View our polythene layflat tubing products
- Medium duty layflat tubing
- Heavy duty layflat tubing
- Impulse heat sealer
- Polythene sheets
- Furniture covers
Polythene tubing is an excellent option for packing long cylindrical objects. Polythene tubing is often used for packing objects made from wood or metal.Heavy duty layflat tubing is 500 gauge/125 microns thick and can handle very heavy, pointed objects. Most companies using poly tubing use an impulse heat sealer to close both open ends.
All layflat tubing film is manufactured from 100% pure, high clarity polythene film and is thus suitable for food use.
For larger orders, layflat tubing can be manufactured to any width required. They can be printed but subject to a minimum order quantity and stereo stencils.
Medium duty layflat tubing
Layflat tubing ideal for making light duty bags.
Heavy duty layflat tubing
Layflat tubing for waterproof protection of items in storage.
Impulse heat sealers
Heat sealer to make/seal poly bags.
Center folded layflat tubing
Poly sheets are ideal as dust covers.
Polythene furniture covers for covering sofa and chairs.
Medium duty layflat tubing
- Medium duty layflat tubing used for protecting floors when painting and decorating or in gardens ground works.
- Items can be inserted into the layflat tubing which is then cut to the required length. The ends are then heat sealed using our impulse heat sealer to create made to measure bags. There is no need for a large inventory of poly bags.
- Buy with confidence, try a 0.5 meter layflat tubing sample - available on selected sizes for £0.20.
| Width | Film thickness | Length | Weight | Price | Our reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" 203mm | 250g 62mu | 660 meters | 16kg | LT-XT-1 LT-XT-2 LT-XT-5 | ||
| 12" 305mm | 250g 62mu | 480 meters | 18kg | LT-NQ-1 LT-NQ-2 LT-NQ-5 | ||
| 24" 610mm | 250g 62mu | 325 meters | 25kg | LT-VV-1 LT-VV-2 LT-VV-5 | ||
| 36" 914mm | 250g 62mu | 205 meters | 25kg | LT-CP-1 LT-CP-2 LT-CP-5 |
- Layflat tubing is suitable for high volume packaging operations.
- Each layflat tubing roll is pre-opened for easy insertion.
- 250 gauge (63 micron) thickness has very good strength and OK clarity and used for protecting heavy and abrasive items. Please refer to the film thickness guide for further information on layflat tubing roll film thickness.
- Bespoke medium duty layflat tubing can be manufactured subject to a minimum order quantity. Please contact us for further details.
- Size specification: The first measurement gives the width of the layflat tubing roll. Please note the measurement width of the tubing represents the flat width of the tube, not the diameter after being filled.
Heavy duty layflat tubing
- Layflat tubing is ideal for packaging difficult to wrap items.
- Layflat tubing is used as waterproof protection for products in storage or transit.
- Items can be inserted into the layflat tubing which is then cut to the required length. The ends are then heat sealed using our impulse heat sealer to create made to measure bags. There is no need for a large inventory of poly bags.
- Buy with confidence, try a 0.5 meter layflat tubing sample - available on selected sizes for £0.20.
| Width | Film thickness | Length | Weight | Price | Our reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2" 50mm | 500g 125mu | 168 meters | 2kg | LT-MM-1 LT-MM-2 LT-MM-5 | ||
| 3" 76mm | 500g 125mu | 330 meters | 6kg | LT-GK-1 LT-GK-2 LT-GK-5 | ||
| 4" 102mm | 500g 125mu | 330 meters | 8kg | LT-WJ-1 LT-WJ-2 LT-WJ-5 | ||
| 6" 152mm | 500g 125mu | 330 meters | 12kg | LT-NN-1 LT-NN-2 LT-NN-5 | ||
| 8" 203mm | 500g 125mu | 330 meters | 16kg | LT-UW-1 LT-UW-2 LT-UW-5 | ||
| 10" 254mm | 500g 125mu | 260 meters | 16kg | LF-SZ-1 LF-SZ-2 LF-SZ-5 | ||
| 12" 305mm | 500g 125mu | 245 meters | 18kg | LT-NJ-1 LT-NJ-2 LT-NJ-5 | ||
| 18" 457mm | 500g 125mu | 170 meters | 20kg | LT-XV-1 LT-XV-2 LT-XV-5 | ||
| 24" 610mm | 500g 125mu | 155 meters | 24kg | LT-SA-1 LT-SA-2 LT-SA-5 | ||
| 36" 914mm | 500g 125mu | 155 meters | 36kg | LT-DV-1 LT-DV-2 LT-DV-5 | ||
| 48" 1220mm | 500g 125mu | 155 meters | 50kg | LT-IX-1 LT-IX-2 LT-IX-5 |
- Heavy duty layflat tubing is water tight and is often used for air-ducting.
- Heavy duty layflat tubing can be used for wrapping and freezing foods and is stable at deep freeze levels.
- We can make stronger layflat tubing: 700 gauge layflat tubing or even 1000 gauge layflat tubing. However, these layflat rolls must be made to order. They require specific machine set up and a larger order quantity: typically 10 layflat rolls minimum.
- 500 gauge (127 micron) thickness has excellent strength and slightly cloudy clarity and can be used for protecting abrasive items such as bolts and screws. Please refer to the film thickness guide for further information on layflat tubing roll film thickness.
- We can manufacture bespoke heavy duty layflat tubing subject to a minimum order quantity. Contact us for further details.
- Size specification: The first measurement gives the width of the layflat tubing roll.
Impulse heat sealer
- Heat sealers forms a tight, secure seal on polythene and polypropylene film with no warm-up necessary.
- Adjustable timer controls to suit a wide variety of films from 2 x 25 microns (2 x 100 gauge) to 2 x 200 microns (2 x 800 gauge). Electricity is used only when heat sealers bar is down creating a 2mm seal.
- Heat sealers with no cutter are ideal for sealing bags. Heat sealers with cutter are used for sealing layflat tubing rolls. Please choose width that is wider than the layflat tubing being sealed.
- Adjustable timer controls to suit a wide variety of films from 2 x 25 microns (2 x 100 gauge) to 2 x 200 microns (2 x 800 gauge).
- Electricity is used only when heat sealers bar is down creating a 2mm seal.
| Sealing width | Cutter option | Price | Our reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8" 203mm | No cutter | LF-NS-1 LF-NS-2 | ||
| 12" 300mm | No cutter | LF-NC-1 LF-NC-2 | ||
| 16" 400mm | No cutter | LF-GY-1 LF-GY-2 | ||
| 20" 500mm | No cutter | LF-GF-1 LF-GF-2 | ||
| 8" 203mm | Built in cutter | LF-KO-1 LF-KO-2 | Heat sealer with built in cutter. | |
| 12" 300mm | Built in cutter | LF-VA-1 LF-VA-2 | Heat sealer with built in cutter. | |
| 16" 400mm | Built in cutter | LF-QK-1 LF-QK-2 | Heat sealer with built in cutter. | |
| 20" 500mm | Built in cutter | LF-CO-1 LF-CO-2 | Heat sealer with built in cutter. |
- The impulse heat sealer uses heated sealing wires that are triggered when the sealing bar is pressed close. The sealing bar is made of a silicone seal pad able to withstand direct heat contact. The sealing bar presses on the wire and film to melt and mend the material forming a seal.
- Impulse heat sealer can be used with layflat tubing and polythene bags to make bespoke packaging solutions.
- Size specification: The first measurement gives the width of the impulse heat sealer cutter.
Center folded layflat tubing
- Polythene sheets are pre cut on one side. Simply open the poly tubing wide to form a single sheet.
- Polythene sheets are ideal for covering large items such as furniture and flooring.
- Polythene sheets are widely used to protect the top of pallets from dirt and moisture.
| Width | Opening | Length | Film thickness | Weight | Price | Our reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m 1000mm | 2m 2000mm | 550m | 150g 38mu | 40kg | LF-DM-1 | ||
| 2m 2000mm | 4m 4000mm | 50m | 250g 62mu | 27kg | LF-NR-1 | ||
| 1m 1000mm | 2m 2000mm | 50m | 500g 125mu | 13.77kg | LF-HI-1 | Very thick 500g poly sheets for heavy duty use. |
- Polythene sheet rolls open to 2 meters wide.
- Polythene sheeting is manufactured from low density polythene and widely used as protection from dust, dirt and moisture.
- Polythene sheeting is ideal for wrapping goods in storage or transit and for protecting furniture and floors when decorating.
- Polythene sheeting is widely used in many outdoor tasks for example in building work, plant protection, ground work, greenhouses etc.
- Please refer to the film thickness guide for further information on polythene sheeting film thickness.
- Size specification: The first measurement gives the width of the center folded layflat tubing unopened/unfilled. The second measurement gives the opening of the layflat tubing once fully opened.
Polythene furniture covers
- Furniture covers are made from super strong polythene.
- Thick furniture covers can be used protect furniture in short term or long term storage from dust and moisture.
- Protective polythene furniture covers are ideal for protecting furniture when moving house or whilst decorating. They can also used for safely putting furniture in storage.
| Width | Length | Description | Price | Our reference | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22" 559mm | 44" 1118mm | Dining chair furniture cover | LT-JY-2500 | ||
| 72" 1829mm | 54" 1372mm | Arm chair furniture cover | LT-NS-1000 | ||
| 1830mm | 1337mm | 2 seater soafer furniture cover | LT-NC-100 | 60 furniture covers per roll, side welded, 75mu thickness. | |
| 3050mm | 1337mm | 3 seater soafer furniture cover | LT-VS-2500 | 60 furniture covers per roll, side welded, 75mu thickness. |
- Polythene protective furniture cover are ideal for protection when moving house or decorating.
- Protective furniture cover will keep your sofa free from moisture and dirt in transit or storage.
- Size specification: The first measurement gives the width of the polythene furniture cover. The second measurement gives the length of the furniture cover.