Chub (container)

A Chub is a type of container formed by a tube of flexible packaging material. The cylindrical package has the appearance of a sausage with the ends sealed by metal crimps or clips.[1]

Contents

Uses

Chubs are used to pack semi-solid materials such as:

See also

References

  1. ^ Soroka, W. Illustrated Glossary of Packaging Terminology (Second ed.). Institute of Packaging Professionals. http://www.iopp.org/i4a/pages/Index.cfm?pageID=1. 

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