What's the standard wall thickness for tape and label manufacturing?
The most common wall thickness for tape cores and label cores, used during many manufacturing and converting processes, is .125" (1/8"). Click here for a list of tape and label cores available for imm |
Los Angeles Tape Cores and Label Cores
We’re offering a variety of tape and label cores online ! After receiving requests from customers who needed cores faster, we launched our store in October 2013 to do just that. A year and a half l |
3 inch Tape and Label Cores
We offer 90+ different lengths of 3″ ID tape and label cores. All of these cores have a standard .125″ wall thickness. If you, like many other tape manufacturers and label manufacturers, have inc |
3 inch diameter tape cores and label cores
When it comes to spiral paper tubes, the most common inside diameter is 3 inches. But why? When you order egg bites from Starbucks, the barista peels a sticker off of a roll of stickers, and adheres |
I need 3″ tape cores and 3″ label cores…yesterday!
As a manufacturer, we make everything to order. This means we do not keep any tubes, cores, or edge protectors in stock. Distributors keep stock on their warehouse floors and deliver to end users on |
Online Ordering – 3″ ID x .125″ Tape Cores & Label Cores
The turn of the century brought about an explosion in technological advances and practices within the shipping industry. Industry research shows that over 65% of United States shoppers will browse on |
Can you add our logo?
Yes. We offer one-color flexographic printing on all tubes and edge protectors. "Flexographic" printing, also referred to as "flexo printing" is similar to a rubber stamp print. It's a great, economi |
2 Piece Telescope Tubes, Paper Canisters – Style 2
I have to admit, I am a total product person. I am drawn in to things that are pretty, packaged well, and will look good on my counter. I love sharply dressed products that fill the senses with visua |
Christmas Update: Ordering 3″ ID Tape & Label Cores
We closed for Christmas and New Years today. We will re-open Wednesday, January 2, 2019. Happy New Year! Orders placed between now and then, will be processed and shipped Thursday, January 3, 2019. L |
How do I place an order online?
We accept orders online, via email, and fax. The most common 3" ID x .125" Tape Cores and Label Cores can be ordered online. Orders received before 11:00 am PST ship the next day. At this time, this |
Is four color printing available?
Yes, four color printing is available for "labeled" products. After art is received, CMYK (plus PMS spot colors if needed) C2S sheets are printed and then wrapped around the tubes. Click here to see |
Can you match my company's Pantone colors?
Yes. When providing your art, be sure to specify which Pantone number(s) you want used. Pantone matching is available for all of our "labeled" products. Our "labels" are printed C2S sheets with an aq |
I'm not seeing an option to purchase Fiber Cans or Telescope Tubes online?
The only product line available for online ordering, and immediate shipment, are our line of 3" ID x .125" Tape and Label Cores. All other products are made-to-order. Custom orders have lead times. |
Can you insert and mail my posters?
Yes. Start by requesting a custom quote for 1) mailing tubes and 2) fulfillment services. You will need to know the exact size mailing tube you're going to use and the poster details (size, paper sto |
Do you offer quantity discounts?
Yes. The high the quantity, the lower the unit price. Quantity discounts do not apply to shipping charges. Our 3" ID x .125" Tape Cores & Label Cores , available online, are already discounted. |
Happy New Year! It’s a Great Year for Packaging!
If you are already familiar with who we are and what we make, we are excited you will be joining us for yet another year! If you are newer to the packaging industry, or to our packaging products, wel |
California is a great place to make tubes and edge protectors!
Back in 1949, George Hibard Sr. founded Spiral Paper Tube & Core in Los Angeles. Today, we’re still in Los Angeles. With our many freeways, rail yards, and proximity to the Los Angeles and Long Bea |
What's the difference between flexographic printing and lithographic printing?
Flexographic Printing – This
is the most basic and cost effective method of printing on paper tubes and edge protectors. It
utilizes water-based inks that are transferred directly onto the pape |
I don't see an option to pick up my online order?
Online orders automatically ship via UPS. The three shipping options are UPS Ground, UPS 3 Day, or UPS Next Day Air services. |
I received a quote for 3" ID x .125" thick cores. I just noticed the pricing on your website, for the same size, is different? Why?
The 3" ID x .125" thick cores we sell online are ready-to-ship. The quantity, weight and size is standardized so they are ready to ship via UPS the next business day. Custom orders are made to order w |