Frequently asked Questions
Q What is your minimum order quantity?
A Our normal order quantity is 30,000. However, we will manufacturer as little as 5000 pieces with a less than minimum set up charge.
Q Do I need to send my gel or cream to you to fill?
A We generally send the empty tubes and applicators to the contract packaging facility or laboratory of your choice. If you need a contract filler or laboratory, we can also help recommend one in your area.
Q Are the HandsFree applicators antibacterial or antimicrobial?
A We have several applicators available that are manufactured out of a closed cell material. These closed cell materials are not antibacterial, but have antimicrobial properties due to the fact that they will not absorb any of the material that is being applied.
Q Where are the tubes and applicators manufactured?
A All of our tubes and applicators are manufactured in a state of the art facility in China. They can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Q How long does it take to receive an order?
A Our standard delivery time is 10-12 weeks from the point of approval depending on the quantity of the order.
Q Can I customize the sealed end of the tube?
A The sealed end of our tubes comes in a standard arc shape. However, your tube can be customized into a number of unique shapes and designs. These custom shapes include fins, waves and designs with a pre-punched hole for hanging.
Q Can I have a custom tube or applicator made?
A Our design team can help design a custom tube or applicator to deliver almost and gel, cream or lotion. Certain setup charges, mold charges and minimum order quantity will apply.
Q Do you offer a HandsFree applicator that can fit on a standard screw top tube?
A Yes, we offer our most popular round sponge applicator with an integrated 22-400 thread top that will fit on most any standard threaded tube.
Q Who is Tubes and Applicators?
A Tubes & Applicators is the exclusive manufacturer of the patented HandsFree applicator. This innovative applicator allows for the touch free and mess free application of substances to the skin or surfaces. Our line is available in a large variety of tube types, volumes and applicator styles.
Q What is the HandsFree Applicator?
A This patented applicator is available in a number of styles and is designed to ensure the even application of gels, creams or lotions without any waste. The HandsFree applicator ensures no wasted product, no mess and an even application every time.
Q Is the applicator patented?
A Yes, we have a number of domestic and international patents on the applicator. Domestic patents include 5871020 and 6053184.
Q Will my products work with your patented applicator system and tubes?
A Most any gel, cream or lotion will work. It is important to select the proper applicator that best delivers the material depending on its properties. The applicator is generally not suitable to deliver powders or liquids. Call to discuss your product with one of designers to determine what tube and applicator is right for you.
Q What types of retail products are delivered in your tubes and applicators?
A Our extensive variety of tubes and applicators allows for a wide variety of retail product options. From personal care to cosmetics to industrial cleaners; we have a tube and applicator to fit almost any product type. Our applicators are most often used for products that are best not applied by hand or create a mess during the application process.
Q What sizes and shapes do your tubes and applicators come in?
A Our tubes and applicators are available in a number of standard shapes, lengths and capacities. Our most popular sleeve types are oval (35mm, 38mm and 50mm) and round (22mm, 38mm and 50mm). The sponge, foam and scrubbing applicators are available to fit any popular sleeve type. Custom sleeves and applicators are also available.
Q What volumes can your standard tubes accept?
A Our standard tubes can accommodate fill sizes from 0.25 fl. oz. to 6.0 fl. oz. However, custom fill sizes are available.
Q What type of tubes do you manufacture?
A We manufacturer both multi and mono layer tubes. We have 3 basic thicknesses (LDPE, MDPE and HDPE). Our multilayer MDPE is the most commonly ordered type of tube.
Q Can you print my graphics on the tubes?
A Yes, we offer offset printing, pressure sensitive labeling and shrink sleeve services. Tubes & Applicators also has the ability to do flood coating and color matching for an additional charge. Oval tubes generally have a larger area for decoration or labeling.
Q Do you offer tubes without the HandsFree Applicator?
A Yes, we can manufacture tubes without the patented applicator. However, our most successful clients incorporate a HandsFree applicator for product differentiation.
A Our normal order quantity is 30,000. However, we will manufacturer as little as 5000 pieces with a less than minimum set up charge.
Q Do I need to send my gel or cream to you to fill?
A We generally send the empty tubes and applicators to the contract packaging facility or laboratory of your choice. If you need a contract filler or laboratory, we can also help recommend one in your area.
Q Are the HandsFree applicators antibacterial or antimicrobial?
A We have several applicators available that are manufactured out of a closed cell material. These closed cell materials are not antibacterial, but have antimicrobial properties due to the fact that they will not absorb any of the material that is being applied.
Q Where are the tubes and applicators manufactured?
A All of our tubes and applicators are manufactured in a state of the art facility in China. They can be shipped anywhere in the world.
Q How long does it take to receive an order?
A Our standard delivery time is 10-12 weeks from the point of approval depending on the quantity of the order.
Q Can I customize the sealed end of the tube?
A The sealed end of our tubes comes in a standard arc shape. However, your tube can be customized into a number of unique shapes and designs. These custom shapes include fins, waves and designs with a pre-punched hole for hanging.
Q Can I have a custom tube or applicator made?
A Our design team can help design a custom tube or applicator to deliver almost and gel, cream or lotion. Certain setup charges, mold charges and minimum order quantity will apply.
Q Do you offer a HandsFree applicator that can fit on a standard screw top tube?
A Yes, we offer our most popular round sponge applicator with an integrated 22-400 thread top that will fit on most any standard threaded tube.
Q Who is Tubes and Applicators?
A Tubes & Applicators is the exclusive manufacturer of the patented HandsFree applicator. This innovative applicator allows for the touch free and mess free application of substances to the skin or surfaces. Our line is available in a large variety of tube types, volumes and applicator styles.
Q What is the HandsFree Applicator?
A This patented applicator is available in a number of styles and is designed to ensure the even application of gels, creams or lotions without any waste. The HandsFree applicator ensures no wasted product, no mess and an even application every time.
Q Is the applicator patented?
A Yes, we have a number of domestic and international patents on the applicator. Domestic patents include 5871020 and 6053184.
Q Will my products work with your patented applicator system and tubes?
A Most any gel, cream or lotion will work. It is important to select the proper applicator that best delivers the material depending on its properties. The applicator is generally not suitable to deliver powders or liquids. Call to discuss your product with one of designers to determine what tube and applicator is right for you.
Q What types of retail products are delivered in your tubes and applicators?
A Our extensive variety of tubes and applicators allows for a wide variety of retail product options. From personal care to cosmetics to industrial cleaners; we have a tube and applicator to fit almost any product type. Our applicators are most often used for products that are best not applied by hand or create a mess during the application process.
Q What sizes and shapes do your tubes and applicators come in?
A Our tubes and applicators are available in a number of standard shapes, lengths and capacities. Our most popular sleeve types are oval (35mm, 38mm and 50mm) and round (22mm, 38mm and 50mm). The sponge, foam and scrubbing applicators are available to fit any popular sleeve type. Custom sleeves and applicators are also available.
Q What volumes can your standard tubes accept?
A Our standard tubes can accommodate fill sizes from 0.25 fl. oz. to 6.0 fl. oz. However, custom fill sizes are available.
Q What type of tubes do you manufacture?
A We manufacturer both multi and mono layer tubes. We have 3 basic thicknesses (LDPE, MDPE and HDPE). Our multilayer MDPE is the most commonly ordered type of tube.
Q Can you print my graphics on the tubes?
A Yes, we offer offset printing, pressure sensitive labeling and shrink sleeve services. Tubes & Applicators also has the ability to do flood coating and color matching for an additional charge. Oval tubes generally have a larger area for decoration or labeling.
Q Do you offer tubes without the HandsFree Applicator?
A Yes, we can manufacture tubes without the patented applicator. However, our most successful clients incorporate a HandsFree applicator for product differentiation.