Our production process is eco-friendly in that no chemical waste is produced from the tube winding stage, and any waste cardboard made is constantly re-pulped to be re-entered into the production chain. Size: The size of the tube is critical as it needs to accommodate the items being shipped or stored. Make sure you select a container with sufficient length and diameter based on your item's size and any additional padding needed. By dealing with the manufacturers directly (us), you are automatically introduced to a fair pricing system for our poster mailers due to being able to cut out the middleman. Here at Postal Tube Shop, we have one main goal: to keep your products safe, secure, and in the same condition they were set in. b) Cardboard tubes are also get used in the textile industry to store fabrics, and in the construction industry to store large plans and drawings.

We can also manufacture bespoke postal tubes to the exact size that you require, so if you have an unusual size item that you need to ship safely, or need a strong postal tube manufactured to specific dimensions, we can manufacture the exact cardboard postal tube that you require. A2 postal tubes for A2 paper size artwork, maps, decals, and other A2 size documents. Though of course they can be used for other items. Our 448mm A2 mailing tubes are just under 450mm length meaning t hey have the benefit of qualifying as small parcels under Royal mail size based pricing. When purchasing postal tubes for your A2 documents there are a couple of things to bear in mind to ensure your items are properly protected. Yes – our cardboard postal tubes are made from completely recycled fibreboard and are fully recyclable. The plastic end caps which are supplied with each round postal tube are also fully recyclable – and most importantly make the tubes reusable time and time again. Our square and trapezium postal tubes are even more eco-friendly – completely plastic free, recyclable, biodegradable, made from sustainable materials, and manufactured climate neutrally.Always remember our postal tubes are manufactured slightly longer to allow a little extra length for the end caps to be pushed into the postal tubes... as you don't want to crumple the edges of your A2 size documents when sealing your tubes. We achieve this by manufacturing our postal tubes from the highest quality materials available, higher than the industry standard, to ensure your parcels withstand damage in transit. Large cardboard tubes come in different types, including kraft tubes, spiral-wound tubes, and telescopic tubes. Kraft tubes are made from high-quality cardboard and are commonly used for mailing and storing posters, documents, and artwork. Spiral-wound tubes are made by wrapping a sheet of cardboard around a mandrel, while telescopic tubes have an adjustable length. Again, this will depend on the courier you use so it’s best to speak to them directly – it’s best to ask several providers for quotes if you’re going to be frequently sending postal tubes as some have been known to penalise these types of parcels. For small volume, and small sized tubes, the best solution may be Royal Mail. To be able to send your poster tubes by Royal Mail, they advise: “for rolled and cylinder-shaped parcels, the length of the item plus twice the diameter must not exceed 104cm, with the greatest dimension being no more than 90cm.” For more information on how and where to recycle postal tubes, try our Recycling Locator- select corrugated cardboard for the tubes, and plastic bottles for the end caps from the list of materials, and enter your postcode to find your closest recycling facility.

Our cardboard postal tubes are designed to offer a simple and effective way to send any rolled documents, posters, or prints. Available in narrow, standard, and wide diameters in the traditional circular postal tube style, as well as the unconventional square and trapezium shaped tubes, we're confident you'll find a suitable tube within our range. diameter A2 postal tubes are popular for certain items but their narrower diameter can lead to undesirable curling of the product. For those wishing to reduce curling to an absolute minimum our 3” & 4” diameter A2 cardboard postal tubes are a useful alternative. Postal cardboard tubes offer a wide range of benefits for those looking to safely ship, store or transport documents, posters, artwork, and other items. We are a completely environmentally friendly company, and all of our cardboard poster tubes in the UK are sourced from recycled materials. Large diameter cardboard tubes UK are cylindrical containers made of corrugated cardboard, designed to protect items from bending or creasing during transportation. The wide range of sizes available means that these tubes can fit almost any document, poster, and other similar products. They are lightweight and easy to handle, making them a popular choice for mailing items.

Cardboard tubes come in different sizes, ranging from A0 cardboard tubes to A3 cardboard tubes - A4 cardboard tubes: 50-A0 Postal Tube End Caps: End caps are used to secure the two open ends of the cardboard tubes. These caps provide an extra layer of protection and come in a variety of shapes – plastic end caps, cardboard end caps, or no end caps at all. Consider what type would offer the best protection based on the fragility of your item/s. Postal cardboard tubes have diverse uses beyond just mailing; they also make great storage options. The sturdy construction ensures long-term protection for documents, artwork, posters and more. Furthermore, the tube's vertical orientation occupies less space compared to traditional binders or boxes. All in all, postal cardboard tubes combine efficiency and practicality for both shipments as well as storage.

The usual size Postal Tubes used for A2 posters & artwork etc are about 448mm long x 50mm diameter or 17.5" x 2” and a 1.5mm wall. These tubes provide a good degree of protection and a reasonable size diameter to prevent curling of the contents. However, we also offer 19” x 2" A2 postal tubes as a slightly longer length for oversized A2 items. We can also produce them in narrow diameter and wider diameters. a) Postal Cardboard tubes are extensively used in the printing industry to store large-format prints, such as posters, maps, and blueprints.