What it is
Heavy-wall paper tubes on which paper mills and converters wind finished reels. It is part of Bollant’s Industrial Paper Products family. Bollant recycled kraft and board, wound with adhesive and cured to the strength the application needs.
Where it is used
- Paper and board reels
- Film and foil reels
- Label stock
Typical buyers: Paper mills, textile and yarn manufacturers, metal coil producers and chemical companies.
What to specify
Send these parameters with your enquiry. Values are agreed for each order and confirmed in a specification sheet before production.
| Parameter | Why it matters | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Inner diameter | Matches the winder and customer’s shafts. | Agreed per order |
| Wall thickness | Strength and cost. | Agreed per order |
| Length | Reel width. | Agreed per order |
| Flat or radial crush strength | To carry the reel weight. | Agreed per order |
| Ovality and straightness | For high-speed unwinding. | Agreed per order |
Formats and options
- Cut to length
- Construction to your drawing
How it is made
Paper is slit, wound in plies with adhesive made in our own adhesives unit, cured, cut to length and finished at the ends as the application requires.
Limitations
Built for durability and repeat use in industrial handling. Not intended for direct food contact.
Questions buyers ask
Can tubes be reused?
Industrial tubes are built for handling and can be reused where the customer returns them in good condition; they are recyclable through paper streams afterwards.
What is paper tubes for paper mills used for?
Common uses: paper and board reels; film and foil reels; label stock.
What should I specify when ordering paper tubes for paper mills?
Send: Inner diameter; Wall thickness; Length; Flat or radial crush strength; Ovality and straightness. Values are agreed per order.
Which formats of paper tubes for paper mills are available?
Cut to length; Construction to your drawing.
How is paper tubes for paper mills made?
Paper is slit, wound in plies with adhesive made in our own adhesives unit, cured, cut to length and finished at the ends as the application requires.
What are the limitations of paper tubes for paper mills?
Built for durability and repeat use in industrial handling. Not intended for direct food contact.
Which documents can I request for paper tubes for paper mills?
Dimensional drawing confirmation; Strength test result for the agreed construction, when requested, issued for the grade or format you buy.
Who buys paper tubes for paper mills?
Paper mills, textile and yarn manufacturers, metal coil producers and chemical companies.