500G Lay Flat Tubing (LFT)
Lay Flat Tubing (LFT) — Product Overview
This product is 500g (127µm) lay flat tubing supplied on a roll. Lay flat tubing is a continuous tube of polythene supplied flattened; you cut it to the length you need and seal the ends to create custom-sized bags on demand. It’s a practical choice when you need flexible packaging for parts, components, and products of varying lengths, or when you want to reduce the number of pre-made bag sizes you keep in stock.
The specification shown on this page indicates a layflat width of 3½" (approx. 89mm), a roll weight of 3.5kg, and a film thickness of 127µm (often referred to as 500 gauge in some trade descriptions). This thickness is commonly selected where a tougher film is preferred for handling, protection, and sealing performance.
Key Features
Make bags to any length:
Cut the tubing to suit your product length, then seal to create a bag that fits—ideal for variable-length items and reducing wasted material.
127µm (500g) film thickness:
A heavier-duty layflat option designed for more demanding packing tasks where extra puncture resistance and durability are beneficial.
Efficient stockholding:
One roll can replace multiple pre-made bag sizes, helping simplify purchasing and storage.
Compatible with heat sealing:
Layflat tubing is designed to be sealed using appropriate heat sealing equipment, enabling fast, repeatable closures.
Protective packaging:
Helps shield goods from dust and handling marks during storage, picking, and transit.
- Custom-length packaging from a single roll
- Heavier-duty film at 127µm for robust protection
- Simple workflow: cut → seal → pack → seal
- Versatile for parts, components, and long items
- Reduced SKU count compared with stocking many bag sizes
Typical Uses
- Packaging for engineering parts, fixings, and components
- Long or variable-length items where standard bag sizes don’t fit well
- Warehouse picking and kitting operations
- Protection during storage to keep items clean and grouped
- General-purpose industrial and trade packing
3½"x3.5kg - 500g Lay Flat Tubing (89mm - 127µm) — Full Product Guide
Lay flat tubing is a straightforward, scalable way to create packaging as you need it. Instead of choosing from a fixed set of bag lengths, you start with a continuous tube of film. This approach is especially useful when your products vary in length, when you pack mixed orders, or when you want to standardise on a single packaging material that can be adapted quickly at the packing bench.
How It Works
1) Seal one end:
Using a suitable heat sealer, create a bottom seal across the tubing to form the base of the bag.
2) Cut to length:
Measure the required length for your item (allowing a little extra for the top seal) and cut the tubing.
3) Insert product:
Place the item into the newly formed bag.
4) Seal the top:
Apply a final heat seal to close the bag. This produces a neat, consistent finish and helps keep contents protected.
This cut-and-seal method can be repeated rapidly, making layflat tubing a popular choice for busy packing environments.
Materials and Construction
This listing is for polythene layflat tubing. Polythene film is widely used in packaging because it is lightweight, flexible, and easy to seal with heat. The tubing format means the film is supplied as a continuous tube (flattened on the roll), rather than as individual bags.
Thickness: The film thickness shown is 127µm. Thicker films are typically chosen when you want improved durability and resistance to tearing or puncturing during handling.
Understanding Layflat Width
The width shown on the product title is the layflat width (the width of the tubing when laid flat). When opened, the tubing forms a tube; the effective opening circumference is approximately twice the layflat width. For best results, choose a layflat width that comfortably accommodates the widest part of your product, allowing clearance for easy insertion and a clean seal.
Floor Type Compatibility
Layflat tubing is used at packing benches, in warehouses, and in production areas rather than being a floor covering. It is compatible with typical packing environments including concrete, resin, and industrial flooring—what matters most is having a stable work surface for measuring, cutting, and sealing.
Health and Safety
- Heat sealing: Use heat sealers according to the manufacturer’s instructions and allow sealing bars to cool before contact.
- Cutting: Use appropriate cutting tools and safe handling practices to reduce the risk of cuts.
- Housekeeping: Keep film offcuts tidy to reduce slip/trip hazards around packing stations.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
Variable-length products:
If you pack items that vary in length (for example, profiles, trims, rods, or bundled components), layflat tubing lets you create a bag that fits without excessive excess material.
Parts and components:
For engineering, maintenance, and assembly operations, tubing can be used to create protective bags for parts, kits, and sub-assemblies.
Batch packing and kitting:
When you need to group multiple items together, you can cut a longer length and seal around the kit, keeping everything together and protected.
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Storage: Keep rolls clean and dry to maintain film quality.
- Handling: Avoid sharp edges and rough surfaces that could nick or puncture the film.
- Sealing performance: If seals are inconsistent, check sealer temperature, dwell time, and that the sealing surface is clean.
Case Study (Typical Packing Scenario)
A small warehouse dispatch team ships mixed orders containing components of different lengths. Previously, they stocked multiple bag sizes and still often had to double-bag or use oversized packaging. By switching to layflat tubing, they standardised on a single roll format: they cut each bag to the required length, seal, and pack. This reduced the number of packaging SKUs they needed to hold and improved packing consistency for variable-length items.
Who is it for?
- Warehouses and fulfilment teams needing flexible bag lengths
- Manufacturing and assembly operations packing parts and kits
- Engineering and maintenance teams organising components
- Trade counters and back-of-house packing stations
Colours / Features Available
This product page represents a configurable layflat tubing range. Availability of colours, finishes, or related options (where applicable) can vary by selection. Please refer to the options on this page for the variants currently offered.
Sizes Available
This listing is part of a layflat tubing range where sizes can vary by option. The title indicates a layflat width of 3½" (approx. 89mm) and thickness of 127µm. Please select from the available variants on this page for the size/roll options currently offered.