Poly Tubing Manufacturer in Suzhou, China
Poly Tubing
Tuosheng Packaging manufactures poly tubing, also called lay flat tubing: a continuous tube of LDPE or HDPE film wound on a roll. Cut it to length and heat-seal one or both ends, and one roll gives you bags or sleeves of any length. Tubing is the first stage of our own bag production, made from 0.01 mm (10 µm) up to 0.2 mm (200 µm) thick, with 0.05 mm (about 2 mil) as our standard, in clear, colored or printed film.
- 0.01–0.2 mm 0.05 mm (about 2 mil) standard
- LDPE & HDPE Plain or gusseted tubing
- Made to width Lay-flat width and roll length to order
- 76 mm cores 3 in paper cores as standard
Thickness
Which Poly Tubing Thickness Do You Need?
Start with our standard 0.05 mm (about 2 mil) tubing for most packing jobs. Go thinner, down to 0.01 mm in HDPE, for light items where cost per meter matters most. Go thicker, up to 0.2 mm, for long, heavy or sharp-edged goods.
| Thickness | US units | Typical use | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.01–0.025 mm | approx. 0.4–1 mil | Light items, inner wraps and dust protection | Thin tubing is made in HDPE |
| 0.05 mm | approx. 2 mil | Parts, textiles and custom-length bags | Our standard thickness |
| 0.075–0.1 mm | approx. 3–4 mil | Pipes, rods, profiles and heavier parts | Common for shipping and industrial use |
| Up to 0.2 mm | approx. 8 mil | Heavy or abrasive goods | Our maximum thickness |
The typical uses are common market references, not fixed rules. Send us the product, its weight and how it is shipped, and we will suggest a thickness and send samples to test.
How do you measure the lay-flat width of poly tubing?
Lay-flat width is the width of the tube when it lies flat, which is half its circumference. For a box-shaped product, the lay-flat width must be at least the product’s width plus its height; for a round product, at least 1.6 times its diameter. Add a little extra so the product slides in easily.
Send us the product size, or the tubing width you use now, and we will confirm the width and roll length. For box-shaped goods, gusseted tubing or a gusseted poly bag fits better.
Specifications
Poly Tubing Specifications
The values below are our production range. Width, thickness, roll length, color and printing are confirmed for each order.
| Parameter | Metric | US units | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Material | LDPE, HDPE | LDPE, HDPE | Same film as our poly bags |
| Thickness | 0.01–0.2 mm | approx. 0.4–8 mil | 0.05 mm (about 2 mil) is our standard |
| Lay-flat width | Made to order | Made to order | Sized to your product |
| Roll length | Made to order | Made to order | Set by length or roll weight |
| Paper core | 76 mm | 3 in | Our standard core |
| Style | Plain or gusseted | Plain or gusseted | Gusset depth made to your specification |
| Perforation | On request | On request | Made to your specification |
| Color & printing | Clear, colored, printed | Clear, colored, printed | Logos, handling marks or product codes |
Plain or gusseted poly tubing: which do you need?
Plain tubing lies flat as two layers of film, so it suits flat, long or round products such as textiles, pipes, rods and cables. Gusseted tubing has its sides folded in, so it opens into a square shape and fits box-shaped goods and cartons better.
For material, LDPE tubing is softer, clearer and more puncture resistant, while HDPE tubing is stiffer and can be made thinner for light items. If you are not sure, send us the product and we will suggest a style, material and thickness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is poly tubing?
Poly tubing is polyethylene film made as a continuous tube and wound flat on a roll. It is also called lay flat tubing. You cut it to the length you need and heat-seal the ends to make a bag or sleeve.
What is poly tubing used for?
It is used to make bags of any length on site, and to wrap long or odd-sized goods such as pipes, rods, profiles, cables and textiles. One roll replaces a stock of bags in many different lengths.
What is lay-flat width?
Lay-flat width is the width of the tube when it lies flat, which is half its circumference. For a box-shaped product it should be at least the product’s width plus its height.
What thickness is your poly tubing?
Our standard is 0.05 mm (50 µm, about 2 mil). We make tubing from 0.01 mm, for thin HDPE tubing, up to 0.2 mm for heavy goods.
Can you make gusseted or perforated tubing?
Yes. Gusseted tubing and perforation are both made to your specification. Send us the width, gusset depth and perforation you need.
Can you make colored or printed tubing?
Yes. We make clear and colored tubing, and print it to your artwork, such as a logo, handling instructions or product codes.
What is your minimum order for poly tubing?
The minimum order is 3 tonnes. Tubing can be loaded in the same container as our stretch film, poly bags and other products.
What core size do you use?
Our standard paper core is 76 mm (3 in). Roll length or roll weight is set to your requirement.
Poly Tubing Quote
Request a Poly Tubing Quote
Tell us the lay-flat width, thickness, material, color, printing and quantity you need. We will confirm the specification and send samples for testing.
