Aluminum and plastic tubes are both common packaging materials. Each packaging material has different advantages, mainly depending on the properties of the filling content and the use of suitable packaging materials. Today, I would like to discuss the advantages of aluminum and plastic tubes with you.

I. Aluminum Tubes

Aluminum is rust-proof, its oxide is non-toxic, it has good light-blocking properties, excellent moisture and gas barrier properties, good processability, no rebound, high thermal conductivity, good ductility and sealing, and provides full protection for the contents. Therefore, aluminum is a commonly used metal in packaging materials. In addition, aluminum tubes have simple manufacturing processes, are not easily broken, and are easy to use, store, transport, environmentally friendly, durable, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to identify; moreover, aluminum tubes with inner coating are not easy to react with the contents, do not change the properties of the packaged items, and are becoming increasingly favored by many Brands!

II. Plastic Tubes

Plastic is a synthetic polymer with the characteristics of being lightweight, collision-resistant, and not easily broken. However, plastic is poor in terms of air permeability, moisture permeability, heat resistance, and stability. In addition, the composition of plastics contains some additives, such as stabilizers, plasticizers, and antioxidants. These additives may migrate into the contents, and the contents may also be adsorbed by the plastic, thus affecting the stability and effectiveness of the contents. Therefore, plastic tubes are not suitable for long-term use, especially for items with unstable chemical properties.

Compared with plastic tubes, aluminum tubes have the outstanding characteristics of being relatively stable and having no back-suction phenomenon. This can avoid back-suction of air causing the contents to contact with air and deteriorate, thus affecting the quality and efficacy of the packaged goods. Its barrier performance and light-shielding performance are also significantly better than plastic tubes, and aluminum tubes with inner coating have less impact on the stability and effectiveness of the contents compared with plastic tubes.

Another significant advantage of aluminum tubes is that they are easily recyclable. For human society to survive, it must quickly change the traditional production methods that consume and waste natural resources in large quantities while destroying the environment. With the growing calls for green environmental protection, the recycling of packaging materials is becoming increasingly important and will attract more attention. Improving and protecting the environment and promoting sustainable economic development are our unwavering steps forward!