Looking for a wholesale source for "pill bottle" type storage tubes for fresh cut tires. Like the ones we get new tires. Any ideas?
Tire storage tubes or bottles
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Steve Deiters
, Feb 21 2017 09:41 AM
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 09:41 AM
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 10:05 AM
Google on "pill bottles" and you'll find dozens of suppliers, Steve.
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 10:06 AM
There has got to be a warehouse full of film containers somewhere.
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 10:18 AM
Cheater,
I did. I found dozens with million different sizes, colors, and types. I posted this here looking for a knowledgeable short cut to the obvious.
Here's one I found: http://www.thorntonplastics.com/7-dram-vial.html
I'm looking for other options.
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 10:32 AM
EBay has a lot of film jars. They make great parts and tire bottles. Unbreakable and seal up nice.
http://www.ebay.com/...=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 10:55 AM
Sawdust Man,
Thanks for the lead. The dimensions of these bottles would be compatible with Retro-style/sized tires?
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 11:24 AM
Not sure how to reach Joe Reid at SRT (Specialty Racing Tires) - I bet he could help.
How bout Tim at JK?
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 11:48 AM
Steve,
PM me. I have the same bottles as Parma uses for their tire. I buy them bulk from that company.
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PM me. I have the same bottles as Parma uses for their tire. I buy them bulk from that company.
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 11:55 AM
I bought 300 from Thornton which is the same as what JK uses. How many do you need, Steve?
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 02:22 PM
I was looking for a 100 or so tubes.
Matt, the Thornton bottle that you use does it have "7DR"on the bottom of the tube?
The suggestion by The Sawdust man with the film canister seem to be the more "heavy duty" choice with construction and sealability, but unfortunately they would be coming from China and literally taking a couple of weeks. Can't seem to find a cost-effective local (USA) source.
Thanks for everyone's ideas. I hope to hear more...
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 06:00 PM
Hey Steve,
Amazon has the film canisters in batch of 50 for $18 w 2 day prime shipping.
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Posted 21 February 2017 - 06:37 PM
I could use 100 or so myself
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Posted 22 February 2017 - 01:24 AM
Film containers seal much better than the tubes used by most tire makers. And the fact that they will keep out all light can't hurt either.
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Posted 22 February 2017 - 07:46 AM
I am sure you can bu I am sure you can if you were them off your local Pharmacy.
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Posted 22 February 2017 - 11:36 AM
I freeze all my tires. they stay brand new.
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Posted 22 February 2017 - 12:06 PM
We have them for sale, $7.89 retail for 20, same for all sizes.
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Posted 22 February 2017 - 01:03 PM
I was looking for a 100 or so tubes.
Matt, the Thornton bottle that you use does it have "7DR"on the bottom of the tube?
The suggestion by The Sawdust man with the film canister seem to be the more "heavy duty" choice with construction and sealability, but unfortunately they would be coming from China and literally taking a couple of weeks. Can't seem to find a cost-effective local (USA) source.
Thanks for everyone's ideas. I hope to hear more...
Yes, it signifies that the tube is a 7 dram size.
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Posted 23 February 2017 - 02:27 AM
A bit off sebject but my daughter is type 1 diabete I use her old tubes that her test strips come in. They have a air tight lid that you can hear the pop as you take it off. I store tyres and even paint in them. They usually get thrown out otherwise.
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Posted 23 February 2017 - 03:09 AM
I have a customer who brings me his empties.
They are a nice bottle.
I use them to ship small parts.
They are a nice bottle.
I use them to ship small parts.
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Posted 23 February 2017 - 03:39 AM
Yep they sure are. I forgot to mention that I remove the small beads that dry things out and twist out the cenre spike of the lid.
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