Cheese Stick & Pretzel Rod Poly Tubing — 3 in. x 2 mil, 1500 ft/Roll

This 3-inch wide 2 mil LDPE poly tubing provides a long-run continuous-fill format for food processors, specialty food manufacturers, and industrial packaging operations that package elongated products by cutting custom lengths from a single roll rather than loading individual bags.

Specs: 3 in. Wide | 2 mil | 100% Virgin LDPE | 1500 ft/Roll | 3-in. Core with 1-in. Core Plug | FDA/USDA Compliant

Applications

Designed for cheese stick and string cheese production line overwrapping, pretzel rod and breadstick portion packaging, hard candy and rock candy stick bundling, floristry stem sleeve and bud vase tubing, pharmaceutical and lab glass tube protection, and wire harness or small-diameter conduit sleeve applications.

Features

• 3 in. flat-width tubing — accommodates elongated food and non-food products up to approximately 1.9 in. diameter when inflated
• 2 mil virgin LDPE — standard weight for snack food, confection, and light industrial tubing applications
• FDA/USDA compliant resin for direct food contact packaging
• 1500 ft per roll for extended production runs without changeovers
• Neatly wound on a 3-in. core with 1-in. diameter core plug for mandrel or spindle mounting
• Sealable by impulse heat sealer, tied, stapled, or taped at custom cut lengths

Material Notes

Manufactured from 100% virgin Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) resin at 2 mil nominal gauge. Even wall thickness throughout the roll ensures consistent seal integrity when heat-sealing cut-length portions on automated or semi-automated fill lines. LDPE at this gauge provides sufficient film strength for food-weight contents while maintaining the flexibility needed for product insertion and automated tube handling.

Use Case Notes

Poly tubing at 3 in. flat width is a standard format for snack food operations packaging cheese sticks, pretzel rods, bread sticks, and candy sticks that require a cut-to-length sealed portion rather than a pre-formed bag. The 1500 ft roll length reduces roll change frequency on continuous packaging lines and supports batch heat-seal-and-cut operations for smaller specialty food producers.

Common Questions

What is the approximate inflated diameter of 3-in. flat-width tubing?
The inflated (round) diameter is approximately 1.9 inches. Flat-width poly tubing converts to round diameter by the formula: diameter = (flat width × 2) ÷ π. For products close to this diameter, test fit before committing to a full roll order.

Does this tubing work with automated fill-and-seal equipment?
Yes, subject to equipment compatibility. The 3-in. core with 1-in. core plug mounts on standard mandrel or spindle systems used in tubular packaging lines. Confirm spool O.D. and core specifications with your equipment supplier.

Is this suitable for direct food contact?
Yes. The 100% virgin LDPE resin meets FDA and USDA specifications for direct food contact applications, including fresh produce, snack foods, and specialty confections.

Why Buy

The 1500 ft roll length in 3-in. 2 mil LDPE tubing gives food processors and specialty packagers a continuous-run format that reduces roll changes and maintains consistent portion integrity across heat-seal-and-cut lines. FDA/USDA compliant virgin resin and precise wall thickness ensure reliable seal performance across both manual and semi-automated applications.