Paper Tube Machine

A paper tube machine produces paper tubes, also called paper cores, by winding several layers of glued paper strips around a rotating mandrel. These tubes are the centre of almost every roll in the textile, film, paper, label and packaging industries. If you are looking for a paper tube machine in Turkey or planning to import one, this guide explains the basics in plain language.

What does a paper tube machine do?

The machine takes paper reels, applies adhesive, and winds the strips in a spiral so that each layer overlaps the previous one. The result is a strong, continuous tube. A cutting unit then trims the tube to the length you need. Our article how a paper tube machine works shows each step in detail.

Main types of paper tube machines

  • Winding machines that form the tube. Tur-Var Group builds them with 15, 25 and 30 plies for light to heavy duty tubes.
  • Cutting machines that cut finished tubes to length. See our paper core cutting machine guide.
  • Automatic and semi-automatic versions, with single, double or multi-blade cutting.

Typical specifications

ModelPliesInner diameterWall thicknessSpeed
T-15001525 - 120 mm1 - 8 mmup to 40 m/min
T-25002530 - 250 mm1 - 16 mmup to 40 m/min
T-30003050 - 1000 mm1 - 25 mmup to 40 m/min

Who uses paper tubes?

Yarn and fabric producers, film and foil converters, paper mills, label printers and packaging companies all depend on paper cores. Read more in paper tube applications.

Why buy a paper tube machine made in Turkey?

Turkey combines strong machine building know-how with competitive pricing and short delivery routes to Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Tur-Var Group has built paper tube machines in Adana since 2006 and supports customers with installation advice, spare parts and technical service. Learn more about us as a paper tube machine manufacturer in Turkey.

Next step

Not sure which paper tube machine fits your production? Read how to choose a paper tube machine or contact our team for a recommendation.

Related paper tube machines

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T-1500 15-Ply Full Electronic Multi-Blade Paper Tube Machine

T-1500 15-Ply Full Electronic Multi-Blade Paper Tube Machine

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T-2500 25-Ply Full Electronic Double Blade Paper Tube Machine

T-2500 25-Ply Full Electronic Double Blade Paper Tube Machine

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T-3000 30-Ply Full Electronic Double Blade Jumbo Paper Tube Machine

T-3000 30-Ply Full Electronic Double Blade Jumbo Paper Tube Machine

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