Plastic & Laminated Tubes
Choose standalone ultrasonic or thermal sealers for prefilled tubes, or integrated filling and sealing systems for creams, pastes and compatible food tubes. Trimming and coding depend on the model.
TUBE PACKAGING
Tube & Ampoule Filling and Sealing Machines
Fill and close soft tubes, aluminum tubes and plastic or glass ampoules. Choose a sealing, folding or forming-and-sealing process matched to your container and production workflow.
TUBE PACKAGING
Start with the Tube Material and Closing Task
Select equipment around your package, product and existing filling workflow.
Tube and ampoule packaging equipment serves creams, ointments, liquid unit doses and selected food applications. A standalone sealer closes prefilled tubes, while an integrated system combines dosing and closure. The right configuration depends on the tube construction, product characteristics and required working pattern.
ENGINEERING START POINTSoft tubes, metal tubes and ampoules need different closing methods.
Confirm the container construction before choosing ultrasonic or thermal sealing, aluminum tube folding or glass ampoule flame sealing. Check samples and the required finished closure.
EQUIPMENT PATHS
Choose by Tube Material and Workflow
Three practical routes for soft tubes, aluminum tubes and ampoule packaging.
Aluminum Tube Crimping & Folding
Close collapsible aluminum tubes mechanically. Manual crimpers suit small batches, while filling and folding systems combine dosing with repeatable tail closure.
Plastic & Glass Ampoule Packaging
Fill and seal premade plastic strips, form single-dose packs from film, or fill and flame-seal glass ampoules. These are separate machine configurations selected around the container material and format.
PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
What to Confirm Before Selecting Equipment
The details needed to match the filling and closing process.
TUBETube or ampoule material, format and empty samples.
DIMENSIONSContainer dimensions, strip layout and closure shape.
PRODUCTViscosity, fill volume and single- or dual-chamber format.
OUTPUTTarget tubes per minute and manual or automatic loading.
INTEGRATIONCoding, trimming, utilities and downstream handling.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Tube & Ampoule Packaging FAQs
Key questions about materials, filling and closure.
Can one machine seal both plastic and fully aluminum tubes?
Not automatically. Plastic and laminated tubes require a compatible sealing process, while fully aluminum tubes are generally closed by crimping or folding. Some systems offer different configurations; confirm the tooling and closing method for each tube.
Does a tube sealing machine also fill the tube?
Sealing-only equipment closes tubes that have already been filled. Integrated tube filling and sealing machines add a dosing system. Choose according to whether filling is already handled elsewhere in your process.
What is the difference between ultrasonic sealing and thermal sealing?
Ultrasonic sealing uses vibration and pressure to generate heat at the joint; thermal sealing uses a controlled heat source. The suitable process depends on the tube construction and required seal. Samples help verify compatibility.
Is tube-tail sealing the same as sealing foil over the tube opening?
No. Tail sealing closes the open filling end of the tube. Foil or membrane sealing covers the dispensing opening and is a separate operation that may require additional equipment.
Can these machines handle toothpaste, creams and food products?
Selected models support these applications. Confirm viscosity, filling volume, tube construction and cleaning requirements for your product. Dual-chamber formulations and beverage tubes require appropriate dedicated configurations.
What information is needed for a recommendation?
Send tube samples or drawings, material specifications, product details, fill volume and target output. Include the required tail shape, date coding, loading method and available power and compressed air.
Can plastic and glass ampoules use the same sealing machine?
No. Plastic ampoule strips use a compatible ultrasonic or thermal process; film-forming systems also create the pack before filling. Glass ampoules require dedicated equipment that heats and closes the glass neck. Confirm the material and format before choosing a machine.
PROJECT SUPPORT
Plan Your Tube or Ampoule Packaging Process
Share your tube or ampoule samples, product characteristics, fill volume and target output. We can help match the dosing system, closing method and handling arrangement to your packaging process.
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