Pen & Small Tool Poly Tubing 1in -- 3 mil LDPE | 1000/RL
Cut individual protective sleeves for pens, markers, retractable pointers, and small precision instruments from 3 mil LDPE clear poly tubing with a 1-inch flat width. Opened to a 2-inch circumference, the tubing fits snugly over most standard pens and felt-tip markers for individual protective packaging, retail bagging, or shipping protection. At 1,000 feet per roll on a 3-inch core, the format is well-suited for high-volume pen packagers and specialty stationery distributors that sleeve individual writing instruments before retail or gift packaging.
Specs
- Flat Width: 1 in (opened circumference: 2 in)
- Gauge: 3 mil
- Material: Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE)
- Roll Length: 1,000 ft
- Core: 3 in diameter with 1 in core plug
- FDA compliant LDPE resin
- Seal options: heat seal, twist tie, tape, or ribbon
Frequently Asked Questions
What items fit in a 1-inch flat width poly tube?
A 1-inch flat width tube opens to a 2-inch circumference, which fits round items up to approximately 5/8 inch in diameter. This covers most standard ballpoint pens, felt-tip markers, mechanical pencils, artist brush handles, and small-diameter precision instruments. For thicker items like wide-barrel pens or calligraphy markers, a 1.5-inch or larger flat width tube is needed.
Why use 3 mil for pen sleeving?
The 3 mil gauge provides enough rigidity to keep the tube shape during loading and enough wall thickness to protect precision-finished pen barrels from contact scratches during transit and retail display. Lighter 1 or 2 mil tubing is common for food items, but the heavier gauge is preferred for finished goods like pens and instruments where surface appearance matters.
Can this tubing be used for other small cylindrical items?
Yes. The 1-inch flat width is also used for small-diameter metal pins, knitting needles, individual chopsticks, thermometer tubes, and other narrow cylindrical items that benefit from individual cut-to-length protective sleeving.