There is a vast array of aluminium tube suppliers in the country. All of them have different types of tubes that they supply. There are also some traders who access laminated tubes manufacture in India from different manufacturers and then trade them in the market as standalone traders.
All the traders may have unique tubes each used for unique purposes. The tubes that are used in the Pharma industry are usually collapsible tubes which are made of tin or aluminium.
Common uses of Aluminium Tubes in the Pharma Industry
These tubes are majorly used to deliver liquid substances or pasty substances as they act as perfectly airtight containers when topped up with a fitted lid.
However, the majority of these medical products are contained in tubes that are made of aluminium. The container is sprayed with a coating of a metal adhesive, best known as thermoplastic resin on the inside surface of the metal structure so that a uniform thick coating is formed and the coating is then heated to form a layer of the thermoplastic resin layer.
The aluminium tubes become stable and serve as a stable and free of corrosion container once it has been lined in the internal side with an appropriate lacquer. The tubes are made so airtight that it becomes impenetrable by moisture, light or any kind of gas etc.
Aluminium has what is known as the “dead fold” characteristic to it which allows it to remain in shape and without it getting torn or disrupted. This property helps when the products contained in the tubes need to be squeezed for it to come out.
It is also very convenient for the patients to use the tubes as it is easily squeezable and doesn’t go back to its original shape and hence not a lot of pressure has to be applied to get through the product entirely. Also, this property helps the tube to be kept safe from the air and any contact to any of the outside gasses.
Conclusion
Aluminium tubes are hence used for protecting the product to not react with any outer elements and cause any unwanted reactions, leading the substance in the tube to dry out. It also prevents any kind of chemical reaction to happen.