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One integrated line

16 stations. 12 processes. One control system.

A XUNTANG line is designed, built and commissioned as a single system — from impact extrusion of the aluminium slug through to automatic cartoning of the finished tube. Two formats cover the full Ø 13.5–35 mm range, including the tube finishing, inspection, capping and packing stations buyers need for a complete production line.

Two turnkey formats

Pick the format that matches your tube.

XT-S26

Small-format tube line

Tube diameter
Ø 13.5 – 25 mm
Tube length
70 – 145 mm
Speed
up to 95 pcs/min

Slim tubes for eye cream, lip balm, sample sizes, ointments and pharmaceutical creams.

XT-L26

Large-format tube line

Tube diameter
Ø 19 – 35 mm
Tube length
110 – 200 mm
Speed
80 – 90 pcs/min

Standard and larger tubes for hand cream, toothpaste-style cosmetics, hair colour and topical medicine.

Line speed of 80–90 pcs/min (up to 95 on the small format) is a planning reference, not a contractual guarantee — actual throughput depends on tube size, artwork, coating and factory conditions.

End to end

The twelve process steps.

Each step is a purpose-built machine — click through to its full specification.

01 Slug feed & press Impact-extrude lubricated slugs into seamless blanks. 02 Trim & thread Roll thread, face head, trim tail, polish shoulder. 03 Anneal Relieve stress, restore ductility, clean lubricant off. 04 Buffer Cool and accumulate to sync line pace. 05 Internal coat Spray the inner protective film. 06 Cure Bake the internal coating to a stable film. 07 Base coat Even exterior base — the printing ground. 08 Print Up to 6-colour offset print + cure. 09 Leak test Continuous air-tightness inspection & sort. 10 Cap Torque-screw plastic caps automatically. 11 Tail latex Apply the tail sealant ring. 12 Pack Count, arrange and carton finished tubes.

Standard configuration

The 16-station layout.

The standard line adds buffer accumulators and polymerization ovens between the core machines, so tubes are cooled, buffered and cured at the right pace. The press is JA04 on the small-format line and JA05 on the large-format line.

  1. 01 Extrusion press (with slug elevator)
  2. 02 Trimming machine (with swarf collector)
  3. 03 Annealing oven (electric heating)
  4. 04 Accumulator-1
  5. 05 Internal coating (with lacquer vessel)
  6. 06 Curing oven (electric heating)
  7. 07 Accumulator-2
  8. 08 Base coating
  9. 09 Polymerization oven (electric heating)
  10. 10 Printing machine
  11. 11 Polymerization oven (electric heating)
  12. 12 Accumulator-3
  13. 13 Leak detector
  14. 14 Capping machine (with cap elevator)
  15. 15 Latexing machine (with latex vessel)
  16. 16 Packing machine

Components & brands

What's inside the line.

ComponentBrandOrigin
PLCSIEMENSGermany
Servo motor & driverSIEMENSGermany
Touch screenSIEMENSGermany
Main motorTaibang GPG · ShanghaiChina
Proximity switchSchneiderGermany
RelayOmronJapan
Pneumatic componentsSMC · FESTO · YadekeJapan / Germany / China
Main bearingNTN · NSK · IKO · HRBJapan / China

Standard configuration; equivalent brands can be specified on request.

Buyer questions

Aluminium tube line FAQ

What is the XUNTANG collapsible aluminium tube production line?

The XUNTANG collapsible aluminium tube production line is a turnkey system for manufacturing soft aluminium packaging tubes used in cosmetics, personal care and pharmaceutical products. The standard line is presented as 16 integrated stations across 12 process steps, covering extrusion, trimming and threading, annealing, internal coating, curing, base coating, printing, leak detection, capping, latexing and packing. Buyers should treat it as a complete-line solution rather than a single machine.

What output speed should buyers use for planning?

The standard XUNTANG aluminium tube line is presented with a reference running speed of 80-90 tubes per minute, while the XT-S26 small-format line is shown with reference speed up to 95 pcs/min. These figures are planning references. Final output depends on tube diameter, tube length, decoration, coating, cap type, factory utilities and selected automation scope.

What is the difference between XT-S26 and XT-L26?

XT-S26 is the small-format line for tube diameter 13.5-25 mm and tube length 70-145 mm. XT-L26 is the large-format line for tube diameter 19-35 mm and tube length 110-200 mm. The correct format should be selected after confirming tube size range, target output, workshop layout and downstream packing requirements.

Does the line include aluminium tube finishing and packing processes?

Yes. For buyers searching for aluminium tube finishing tube production lines, the XUNTANG turnkey line covers the downstream finishing processes after tube forming: trimming and threading, annealing, internal coating, curing, base coating, printing, leak detection, capping, latexing or tail sealing and automatic packing. The final finishing configuration should be confirmed according to artwork, cap type, sealing method and packing requirements.

What information is needed before quotation?

Before quotation, buyers should provide tube diameter range, tube length range, target output per minute, printing colour requirements, coating requirements, cap type, packing method, available workshop layout and utility conditions. If the project is still early stage, XUNTANG can first prepare a reference line format and layout for technical discussion.

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