Buz-Line - Storage Tubes

Welcome to Buz-Line Co., Inc. We are a family owned company From the Chicago area that has been serving graphic designers, fine artists, Architects, engineers and offices with an extensive line of supplies, knowledge and valuable information since autumn of 1968. With nearly a century of combined experience and a few more gray hairs amongst our friendly staff of employees, the Buz-Line staff, made up of: Brad, Bob, Buz, Ric, Ruben, Randy, Carole, Steve and Jim is more than qualified to handle your every need!

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The Buz-Line Co., Inc.
3915 W. Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60076
847-673-8400
847-673-8725 Fax

Retail Store Hours Mon-Fri 9:00 to 5:00 CT

Saturday 10:00 to 1:00 CT

steve@buz-line.com

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Aluminum Mailing Tubes (Alvin)

Description:	These anodized aluminum mailing and storage tubes give a first impression of rugged durability and professional pride. Carefully designed to protect anything that can be rolled, including charts, maps, blueprints, and posters. The tubes are 37" long, moisture-proof, and have adjustable shoulder straps. One end cap is sealed closed and the other removable. Perfect for students, pilots, contractors, draftsmen, architects, engineers, sportsmen, campers and boaters. Unique triangular shape of ATT37 makes for easy document retrieval and can hold up to 3" diameter inside.
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ALVIN® Expandable Tube 3-3/4" (Alvin)

Description:	This tube is ideal for storage, protection, and transport of documents, artwork, prints, posters, and more. Features a clear plastic cover with replaceable document identification pad inside. Expands from 26" to 43-3/8" in 24 locking 3/3" increments with a 3-3/4" inside diameter. Tube includes adjustable 52" shoulder strap.
Base SKU:	ALTUBE

ALVIN® Metro Tube Bags (Alvin)

Description:	Soft, leather-like material covers this attractive square tube. Two exterior pockets are perfect for pencils, brushes, and rulers. 4" square inside dimension. Features an attached top with zippered closure and removable, adjustable shoulder strap.
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Axel Expandable Tube - 4 1/2" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	Expandable tube made of high density polyethylene. Water resistant and ultraviolet light proof. Made to store big rolls of plotter media of any length. Ideal for storing and mailing drawings, charts, blueprints, posters, etc. 29" tube with a 4½" diameter. Create tubes of any length by adding 13 19/64" middle sections.
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Blue Print Shipping Bags (Alvin)

Description:	The most economical way to mail, UPS or FedEx blueprints. Made of a combination of the strongest polyethylene, the .004mil. bags are treated to accept self adhesive labels, black markers or conventional ink pens. The bags are easily closed with tape or staples. Weather-resistant. Packaged and sold 100/box.
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Blueprint Sleeve (Alvin)

Description:	These lightweight, durable sleeves are a convenient way to carry and protect rolled prints or drawings while traveling from the office, job site or classes. Made of nylon with a drawstring closure at the end. The large diameter and overthe- shoulder strap allow you to carry many rolls conveniently. Packaged and sold 2 per pack, one blue, one black.
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Cardboard Mailing Tubes (Alvin)

Description:	An economical storage or mailing container for drawings, tracings, maps, charts, blueprints, negatives, sensitized paper, etc. Strong jute fiber stock, tight slip caps, reinforced metal ends. This series features a larger 3" inside diameter. Packaged 24/box.
Base SKU:	T417

Ice Tubes - 2 3/4" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	Unique transparent PVC mailing/storage tubes in five cool colors. Available in three sizes, 25", 37" and 43" lengths with 2¾" inside diameter. One end of the tube is permanently sealed while the other end allows easy access. The tubes are moisture proof and come with an adjustable nylon web shoulder strap that can clip on or off for convenience and portability. Perfect for students, pilots, contractors, draftsmen, architects, engineers, sportsmen, campers, boaters. Designed for mailing anything that can be rolled – charts, maps, blueprints, posters, etc. Protects against creases, bends, tears and folds. Sold individually. Shrink wrapped. Packaged 12/box.
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Indigo Mailing Tube - 6" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	An economical storage or mailing container for drawings, tracings, maps, charts, blueprints, negatives, sensitized paper, etc. Strong jute fiber stock, tight slip caps, reinforced metal ends. Features 6" inside diameter. Outer color is an indigo paper wrap. Packaged 12/box.
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Mini Telescoping Plastic Carrying Tube - 2 1/4" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	Features a 2¼" inside diameter and adjustable, over-the-shoulder carrying cord. Ideal for maps, charts, drawings, etc. These unique tubes telescope from 17" to 30" and twist-lock at desired length. 24/box, assorted cap colors (black tubes with red, blue or black caps).
Base SKU:	TS1

Moisture-Guard Heavy Duty Storage/Mailing Tubes - 3 1/8" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	Super-tough, water-repellent, reinforced 1/8" thick poly-coated fiberboard walls make these tubes ideal for safe storage or mailing of blueprints, drawings, documents, etc. Tubes are coverwrapped with flat black finish. Nickel-plated metal screw caps, sealed metal bottoms. 3 1/8" inside diameter. Packaged 12/box.
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Rapidesign Expandable Tube 3 3/4" (Chartpak)

Description:	For the storage, protection and transport of documents, artwork, prints and posters. Located under the clear plastic cover, replaceable document identification pad may be used to identify tube contents. May be replaced with a 5¼" paper circle when contents change. Expands from 26" to 43 3/8" in twenty four locking ¾" increments. 3¾" in diameter, tube includes adjustable shoulder strap with 52" maximum extension.
Base SKU:	RLTUBE

Self-Sealing Blueprint Bags (Alvin)

Description:	Makes packaging and shipping blueprints hassle free. Grey opaque bag of .004mil. high density/ low density polyethylene. Designed with a 3" envelope style lip with built in adhesive strip. Weatherproof. Packaged and sold 100/box.
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Square Mailing Tubes - 3 1/2" (Alvin)

Description:	A unique 3½" square design for easy insertion and removal of rolled documents, simple stacking for storage, reduced weight for postal cost savings. Ideal for maps, charts, blueprints, drawings, tracings, negatives, etc. Crush-resistant white corrugated fiberboard with hard draft finish. Self-lock closure can’t pop open, needs no tape or glue. Packaged and sold 36/carton, shipped flat and boxed.
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Storage/Carrying Telescoping Plastic Tube - 3" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	These tubes have a 3" inside diameter and unique design that permits telescoping from fully closed 27" length to fully extended 50" length. Durable, water-resistant plastic with a “twist-off” screw cap. Friction lock at any length by twisting tube. Tubes are designed for anything that can be rolled. Perfect for protecting charts, drawings, maps, blueprints, posters, etc. against creases, bends, tears and folds. Adjustable length shoulder strap provides convenient portability. Strap and mounting can be removed for storage. Packaged 12/box. Black only.
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Storage/Carrying Telescoping Tube - 2 3/4" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	These tubes have a 2¾" inside diameter and unique design that permits telescoping from fully closed 18½" length to a fully open 43" length. Twist-lock feature at desired lengths. Made of durable black plastic, tube is water-resistant and ideal for drawings, maps, posters, and more. “Twist-off” screw cap has window for viewing contents inside tube and identification label to mark its contents. Adjustable length shoulder strap allows tube to extend and provides convenient portability. Assorted cap colors.
Base SKU:	EXT1

Storage/Carrying Telescoping Tube - 3" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	With one twist of the wrist these black plastic tubes telescope from a fully closed 24" length to a fully extended 40" length. Innovative twist lock design enables you to lock the tube at ¾" increments. An ideal solution for safely storing and transporting blueprints, drawings, maps, posters and more, these tubes feature a 3" inside diameter and fully adjustable shoulder strap. Screw cap closes tightly and includes a clear plastic cover that lets you easily label and relabel each tube’s contents.
Base SKU:	BAT2

Zoom Tube - 6" I.D. (Alvin)

Description:	Rugged plastic construction with comfortable and adjustable carrying strap. 1" protective foam in top and bottom. 6" (154mm) inside diameter (7" width). Removable handle adjusts for maximum load balance. Use for storing or carrying golf clubs, fishing rods, water sports gear, tents and camping items, hiking equipment, architectural plans, trade show graphics or almost anything! Extends from 29" to 48" maximum length.
Base SKU:	ZOOM6