EcoCore^™

Environmentally-friendly to its core.

What is EcoCore?

EcoCore replaces the typical plastic payout tube with a simple, off-the-shelf, spiral-wound recycled paper tube (also known as a “core”). To secure the core to the package, a specially-designed plastic locking ring is inserted into the core through a hole in the package. The “Nano” locking ring effectively sandwiches the package wall between the Nano flange and the tube, securing the tube to the package and preventing the tube from becoming dislodged.

The EcoCore package offers cable manufacturers a high-performance packaging option that is more cost-effective, has a smaller footprint and uses additional environmentally-friendly materials compared to other options.

Environmentally-friendly guide tube uses locally-sourced cardboard tube (“core”) affixed to package via a plastic locking ring (“Nano”)
Suitable for use with 2.0in (5cm) ID cardboard tubes purchased locally
Suitable for side-load box designs, or custom box designs

Payout Hole Range

Side-Load Box Design

Package Assembly

Payout Tube

Where do I get REELEX Tubes?

REELEX is now partnered with Axjo AB to manufacturer and supply licensees with REELEX payout tubes.

With Axjo’s a wide global footprint, exceptional on-time delivery record, investments in operational capabilities, emphasis on environmental impact and commitment to superior customer service, we look forward to engaging with our worldwide licensees through this new partnership and providing better service than ever before.

AXJO AB
www.axjo.com

EcoCore benefits:

Environmental

Greener

EcoCore combines a recycled paper tube with a plastic ring made from recycled materials, and uses up to 90% less plastic than an equivalent REELEX II tube. The carton and payout tube itself can be manufactured from post-consumer recycled paper fibers and combine to create a package that is up to 1.25 inches narrower than comparable REELEX II packages. These features result in a REELEX package that uses less material, produces less waste, and is more efficient to ship.

Low Cost

Savings Across the Board

Paper tubes and cores are used in a wide variety of industries and products, from paper towels to mailing tubes. As a result, spiral-wound paper tubes are common and easily sourced from most corrugated suppliers (such as your local box vendor). This abundance means competition is high and prices are low – making the EcoCore tube system up to 25% cheaper than comparable REELEX II plastic tubes.

What’s more, because EcoCore allows the REELEX package to be narrower, boxes can be smaller, use less cardboard, and fit more boxes per pallet and per shipment – decreasing per-unit shipping costs.

Durable

Nearly Indestructible

This isn’t a toilet paper roll. The 1/8″ thick spiral-wound paper core can withstand well over 100lbs of crushing strength before deforming – much greater than plastic.

This strength makes EcoCore ideal for wrapped coils such as those used with the Reuser Case, since stacks of wrapped coils on pallets can put well over 90 lbs of pressure on the bottom coil – potentially causing tube deformation with plastic tubes.