Packaging terms-Metal containers(11)

7 Metal hose

7.1 Butt-ended tube

A hose that does not have a nozzle and can be opened by tearing the folded end, usually single-use.

7.2 one-shot tubes

A hose that empties its contents all at once and generally cannot be resealed.

7.3 Pipe shoulder

The sloped portion between the nozzle and the pipe wall.

7.4 tube wall

The flexible cylindrical portion of the hose.

7.5 nozzle

Outlet of the hose. When the tube wall is squeezed, the contents are expelled from the nozzle.

7.6 cannula nozzle

A special purpose extension nozzle. Such as the nozzle of an eye ointment tube.

7.7 membrane nozzle

A nozzle sealed with a thin metal septum that can be pierced with a needle or a pin cap.

7.8 torpedo nozzle

A conical closed mouth unthreaded nozzle.

7.9 Orifice

The hole in the nozzle for draining the contents.

7.10 Folding

The process of folding the flat end of a filled hose closed. Usually carried out together with hem pressing.

7.11 Crimping

Creases or corrugations are formed on the folded end of the hose to make the closing process more efficient.