Small Tube Air Cushion Film for Protective Packaging
Small tube air cushion film is a continuous roll of pre-sealed, narrow chambers that inflate on demand at the packing bench. Each chamber is sealed separately, so a puncture affects only one tube, not the entire roll. The film is extruded from 100% new raw material, ensuring clean seals and long-term air retention during transit. One 300 m roll replaces multiple pallets of loose fill, reducing storage needs and packing time.
- One 300 m roll inflates on demand, so void fill does not occupy warehouse space
- Pre-sealed chambers mean a punctured tube loses only one unit, not the whole roll
- Film made from 100% new raw material seals cleanly and holds pressure through long transit
- Cushions are formed at the bench, so fill matches the actual void size and shape
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Key Benefits
- One 300 m roll inflates on demand, so void fill does not occupy warehouse space
- Pre-sealed chambers mean a punctured tube loses only one unit, not the whole roll
- Film made from 100% new raw material seals cleanly and holds pressure through long transit
- Cushions are formed at the bench, so fill matches the actual void size and shape
- Lower packed weight than moulded foam or paper void fill cuts dimensional freight charges
- Available in 400 mm width with 150 mm chamber height, suitable for small to medium cartons
Where It Is Used
- Filling the void around small electronics and circuit boards before courier shipment
- Protecting glassware, ceramics, and art ware in export cartons with tight spaces
- Cushioning handbags, luggage, and cosmetics in e-commerce fulfilment
- Securing books, medicine, and precision instruments in stacked cartons
- Bracing hardware, household appliances, and small furniture during long-distance transport
Who It Is For
- E-commerce fulfilment centres packing small to medium SKUs into standard cartons
- Third-party logistics warehouses needing void fill without dedicated storage space
- Exporters shipping fragile goods in FCL and LCL containers
- Contract packers replacing loose fill and hand-cut foam on manual packing lines
Problems It Solves
- Pre-formed void fill takes up warehouse space that could hold saleable stock
- Loose fill migrates in transit and leaves products unprotected on arrival
- Hand-cut foam and crumpled paper slow the packing bench and vary in consistency
- Over-filled cartons attract dimensional weight charges on courier and air freight
- Inconsistent cushioning leads to product damage during long-distance shipping
Technical Features
- Continuous roll of small tube chambers sealed and inflated on an air cushion machine
- 20 um film gauge balances puncture resistance against material cost per cushion
- Each roll runs 300 m so a single roll change covers a full packing shift
- 400 mm web width with 150 mm chamber height suitable for small to medium cartons
- Chambers are sealed separately so a puncture does not affect the rest of the roll
- Rolls ship two per carton at 4.9 kg total weight, which allows container loading planning
Published Data for Small Tube Air Cushion Film for Protective Packaging
Only values published on our own datasheets appear here. If a figure you need is missing, ask for it and we will confirm it in writing.
| Product | Small tube air cushion film roll |
|---|---|
| Material | 100% new raw material PE film |
| Film Thickness | 20 um |
| Roll Length | 300 m per roll |
| Web Width | 400 mm |
| Chamber Size | 150 mm height |
| Roll Weight | 4.9 kg per roll |
| Packing | 2 rolls per carton |
Materials
- PE film extruded from 100% new raw material with no recycled regrind in the seal layer
- Biodegradable film available on request for buyers with packaging waste targets
How It Is Made
Film blowing from virgin PE resin
Chamber and channel sealing to form the small tube pattern
Roll winding to 300 m and length verification
Seal and inflation test before carton packing
How It Is Checked
Incoming resin checked as 100% pure virgin material before extrusion
Seal strength sampled during the sealing run so weak chambers are caught on the line
Sample rolls inflated and held to confirm the cushions do not go soft
Roll length and web width verified at winding
Cartons checked at container loading against the packing list
Customisation Options
- Web width and roll length to your carton programme
- Chamber format selected as small tube, bubble, quilt or air pillow
- Printed film with your logo on the roll
- Biodegradable film grade on request
How It Compares With the Alternatives
Where another material is the better answer we say so, because a returned shipment costs more than a lost order.
| Loose fill chips | Cushions stay where the packer places them and do not migrate to the top of the carton in transit |
|---|---|
| Traditional bubble wrap on the roll | Ships flat and is inflated on site so it needs a fraction of the storage space for the same protected volume |
| Paper void fill | Lighter per carton, though paper is the better answer where the buyer needs a plastic-free pack |
| Cut foam inserts | No tooling and no SKU-specific inserts, at the cost of a less precise fit for very heavy items |
How to Use It
Load the roll onto the air cushion machine and thread the film past the sealing bar
Set the machine width to match the film so the chambers inflate evenly
Run a short length first and check the seals hold before packing production
Place cushions on the carton base, around the product, then top off the remaining void
Store unused rolls flat and away from direct heat
Small Tube Air Cushion Film for Protective Packaging in Detail
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Small Tube Air Cushion Film for Protective Packaging Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for small tube air cushion film
Order quantity depends on width and film grade. Send us the widths and monthly volume you need on WhatsApp and we will confirm the minimum for that specification.
How long do the inflated cushions hold their air
Cushions made from this film hold pressure for three to six months, which covers ocean transit and warehouse dwell before final delivery.
Can you print our logo on the film
Yes. We print on our own film printing line, so logo film can run in the same order as plain film. Send artwork and the width you need.
Is a biodegradable version available
Yes, we supply a biodegradable air cushion film in the same roll formats for buyers with packaging waste targets.
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Read the GuideQuote Small Tube Air Cushion Film for Protective Packaging for Your Next Shipment
Tell us the quantity, the destination port and the specification you need. We will confirm what runs, what is stock and what fits in a container.