500G Lay Flat Tubing (LFT)
Orange Translucent Tint Lay Flat Tubing (127µm) — Product Overview
This orange translucent tint lay flat tubing is a versatile polythene packaging solution supplied on a roll. Lay flat tubing (often shortened to LFT) is designed to let you create protective sleeves and bags to suit the length of your product: simply cut to size and seal the open end(s) as required. The translucent orange tint helps you quickly identify wrapped items while still allowing a degree of visibility of the contents.
Because this listing is part of a configurable range, the exact roll length and width will vary by option. Please select the variant that matches your required lay-flat width and roll length.
Key Features
Made for cut-and-seal packaging
Lay flat tubing is ideal when you need flexible packaging lengths. Cut the tubing to the length you need, then heat seal to create a bag or sleeve.
127µm (500g) heavy-duty film
This product is specified as 127µm film thickness (commonly referred to as heavy-duty). The 500g designation relates to the roll/film grade used in this range.
Orange translucent tint for easy identification
The tinted film helps differentiate packed items at a glance and can support colour-coding in storage, picking, and dispatch.
Continuous roll format reduces waste
Using tubing rather than pre-made bags can reduce excess material when your products vary in length.
Protects against dust and handling marks
Polythene tubing provides a clean barrier that helps keep items free from dust and light surface scuffs during storage and transit.
- Type: Lay Flat Tubing (LFT)
- Material: Polythene film (as supplied in this range)
- Colour: Orange translucent tint
- Thickness: 127µm
- Format: Roll (cut-to-length)
Typical Uses
- Creating custom-length protective sleeves for long or irregular items
- Wrapping components, parts, and assemblies for storage
- Colour-coding stock, work-in-progress, or dispatch items
- General protection from dust and handling during packing and transport
Orange Translucent Tint Lay Flat Tubing (127µm) — Full Product Guide
Lay flat tubing is a practical choice when pre-made bags don’t fit your workflow. Instead of choosing from many bag lengths, you select the lay-flat width you need and create the length on demand. This approach is especially useful for operations packing products of varying lengths, or where you want to minimise excess packaging material.
How It Works
Lay flat tubing is supplied as a continuous tube flattened onto a roll. To package an item, you typically:
- Cut the tubing to the required length
- Seal one end (if not already sealed)
- Insert the product
- Seal the remaining open end
Sealing is commonly done with a heat sealer. Depending on your process, you can create fully enclosed bags, open-ended sleeves, or protective covers.
Materials and Construction
This product is polythene lay flat tubing with an orange translucent tint. Polythene film is widely used for protective packaging because it is lightweight, flexible, and provides a clean barrier against dust and moisture in typical storage and distribution environments.
The film thickness for this item is specified as 127µm, which is generally chosen when you want a more robust feel and improved puncture resistance compared with lighter films.
Choosing the Right Width (Lay-Flat vs. Finished Size)
Lay-flat width refers to the width of the tubing when it is flattened. When opened into a tube, the approximate circumference is twice the lay-flat width. As a simple guide, your product’s perimeter (around the widest point) should be comfortably less than the tubing circumference to allow easy insertion.
If you are unsure which option to choose, consider the widest and thickest part of your product (including any protective corners or wraps) and allow extra clearance for quick packing.
Floor Type Compatibility
This section is not applicable to lay flat tubing.
Health and Safety
- Heat sealing: Use appropriate heat-sealing equipment and follow the equipment manufacturer’s safety guidance. Sealing jaws can be hot and may cause burns.
- Packaging safety: Keep plastic packaging away from children and do not place over the head due to suffocation risk.
- Workplace handling: Store rolls securely to prevent them from falling and use safe cutting practices when trimming tubing to length.
Ideal Applications and Use Cases
This orange translucent lay flat tubing is commonly used in:
- Warehousing and fulfilment: Creating custom sleeves for mixed product lengths
- Manufacturing: Protecting parts and assemblies between process steps
- Engineering and maintenance: Keeping components clean and grouped together
- Retail and e-commerce: Packing items where a standard bag length would waste material
Maintenance, Cleaning and Care
- Store in a clean, dry area away from direct heat sources
- Keep rolls in their original packaging until use to reduce dust contamination
- For best sealing performance, ensure sealing bars are clean and set to the correct temperature/time for the film thickness
Case Study (Example Workflow)
A packing team handling products in multiple lengths can keep one or two lay-flat widths on the bench and cut tubing to suit each order. This reduces the need to stock many different bag lengths and can speed up packing when product sizes vary. The orange translucent tint can also help the team quickly identify a particular product group or priority orders during staging.
Who Is It For?
- Businesses that pack items in variable lengths and want to reduce bag SKUs
- Operations that need a robust film thickness for added protection
- Teams that benefit from colour-coding or quick visual identification
Colours / Features Available
This listing is for orange translucent tint lay flat tubing in the specified thickness range. If you require a different colour or transparency level, check the wider lay flat tubing range.
Sizes Available
This product page represents multiple size options. Please choose your required lay-flat width and roll length from the variant selector on this page.