Aluminium Tube Filling Line (Creams, Ointments)

Characteristics of Aluminium Tubes and Associated Uses

A container designed for dermatological formulations

Tubes intended for creams and ointments are made of lacquered aluminium. This material offers excellent protection against oxygen and UV light, which preserves sensitive ingredients and ensures the stability of formulations. Common volumes range from five to two hundred millilitres, covering the needs of dermatology product ranges.

A closure system suited to topical products

Each aluminium tube is fitted with a screw cap, sometimes combined with a tamper-evident seal. This closure provides appropriate product protection while allowing precise and controlled application by the patient. The tube is considered clean, which corresponds to the expected characteristics of non-sterile creams and ointments.

Applications and sectors concerned

Aluminium tubes are used for topical products such as moisturising creams, ointments, local corticosteroids and dermatological antibiotics. They are used in dermatology, medical cosmetics and pharmacy-based skincare. Their strong barrier properties make aluminium a preferred choice for formulations sensitive to light or oxidation.

Specific constraints of aluminium tubes

Aluminium undergoes permanent deformation when excessive pressure is applied, which must be considered during filling. The internal lacquer may also be prone to cracking if the process is not properly controlled, making appropriate equipment essential.

The Aluminium Tube Filling Line According to EREA

Mastery of cream and ointment filling

We develop filling lines capable of managing the entire process, from tube feeding to final closure. Dosing for creams and ointments is adjusted to ensure precision, consistency and product protection. The process incorporates the handling of varying viscosities typical of dermatological formulations.

A solution adapted to the specificities of aluminium tubes

Our machines accommodate volumes from five to two hundred millilitres and meet the closure requirements of screw-cap systems. The process takes into account the mechanical characteristics of aluminium tubes, including deformation and potential internal lacquer fragility, to ensure uniform filling and controlled handling.

A custom-made filling line for creams and ointments

We design fully personalised equipment tailored to the needs of each production site and to the nature of the topical formulations. Our teams support every stage of the project, from the initial study through qualification and commissioning.
This approach ensures precise, reproducible filling perfectly suited to aluminium tubes while guaranteeing the protection, stability and quality of creams and ointments intended for dermatological use.