Film Cores

Film Cores

Biltube manufactures precision paper cores developed specifically for winding films, foils, and flexible packaging substrates used in extrusion, coating, lamination, and finishing processes. These cores are engineered to support sensitive materials where surface integrity, cleanliness, and winding accuracy are critical to product quality and process efficiency.

Supplied across a wide range of internal diameters, Biltube film cores are cut dust-free to exact lengths for clean handling and seamless integration with high-speed converting lines. Each core is designed to maintain roundness and concentricity under continuous winding tension, enabling stable roll formation and smooth build-up from start to finish. Carefully controlled outer finishes range from ultra-smooth surfaces for delicate or high-clarity films to coated and barrier-treated layers suitable for food-grade and hygiene-sensitive applications. Where required, specialised outer layers improve grip and facilitate faster winding start-up, helping reduce material waste and line interruptions. All film cores are validated through in-house testing for radial crush strength, edge integrity, and dimensional consistency, ensuring reliable performance across varying tensions, reel widths, and demanding packaging environments.


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Requirements & Specifications

Biltube Paper Cores are high on strength, performance and dimensional stability. These cores are manufactured in state of the art plants to ensure global standards.

  • OPPsmooth
  • PETsatin

OPPsmooth - Series for Thin BOPP Film Cores

Applications

A Biltube research team development that delivers high strength and cost effective, smooth winding for OPP films.

Salient Features
  • Smooth top layer to ensure scratch free winding of OPP film
  • Burr free edge to avoid breakage of film
  • Ensures complete unwinding of film
  • Cost effective seamless core
  • Free of ovality and bendness for wrinkle free winding
  • Free from dents, damages, scratches and spiral marks
Standard Product Range
Parameter Min Max
ID 50 mm 200 mm
Thickness 3.8 mm 15 mm
Length 515 mm 10000 mm
Moisture 6% 8%
Straightness deviation Average 0.75 mm/m
Roundness deviation Average 0.50 mm/m
Waviness deviation Average 100 µm
Roughness Average 1.50 µm

PETsatin - Series for PET Film Cores

Applications

Biltube PET satin core is our workhorse formulated for the most sensitive films. Used for all kinds of films and foils of less than 10 microns thickness, for wrinkle-free winding and delivery management.

Salient Features
  • Dimensional stability for automated core handling equipment
  • Ovality free to prevent film stretching and web break
  • Straightness across the length for uniform winding tension and smooth unwinding
  • Best end-cut which is free of burrs, dust, and sealed for cleanliness
  • Controlled moisture to prevent core shrinkage and loose winding
  • Dust free glass like surface finish to provide 100% unwinding
  • Waviness free core surface
  • Specially designed packing for core protection
  • Free from dents, damages, scratches and spiral marks
Standard Product Range
Parameter Min Max
ID 3" 6"
Thickness 10 mm 15 mm
Length €” 3000mm
Straightness Deviation Average 0.5 mm/m
Roundness Deviation Average 0.3 mm/m
Waviness Deviation Average 60 µm
Roughness Average 1.35 µm
Moisture 6% 8%