Aluminum collapsible tube is one of the most common packaging solutions in adhesive industries. This squeezable metal tube, according to Wikipedia, was invented back in 1841 by Mr. John Goffe Rand, an American portrait painter, who intended to find a better way to store paints.
Indeed, aluminum collapsible tube is favorable because of three main reasons.
First, aluminum collapsible tube is ideal for packing low viscosity products, such as pvc glue, silicone sealant, and rubber cement. With a round orifice on one end of the tube body, it is easy to squeeze out the contents and apply them to intended area, such as pinhole on inflatable boat.
Second, the size and shape of aluminum collapsible tube makes it easy to carry the tube around. The orifice can be closed tightly by a plastic cap for storage.
Third, and most importantly, the tube collapses as the contents are squeezed out, which effectively prevents suck back of air or contaminants and thus maximizes shelf life of contents. The collapsibility that separates contents from the surrounding atmosphere is also a main advantage of aluminum collapsible tubes over plastic tubes.
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