What Are Cardboard Mortar Tubes Used For?
Mortar tubes are cylindrical launchers used to direct firework shells at a precise angle during displays. They’re used across professional firework displays, public events, military operations, and recreational celebrations.
Unlike plastic or metal alternatives, cardboard mortar tubes are lightweight, cost-effective, and reusable. Each of our tubes is made from 100% recycled fibreboard and manufactured to order.
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All cardboard mortar tubes are manufactured to your exact specifications and fully assembled with solid wood bungs. Provide your internal diameter, wall thickness, length, and end closure requirements and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours.
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What Are The Key Features of Cardboard Mortar Tubes?
| Internal Diameter | 34mm to 656mm |
| Length | No limit and manufactured to your requirements |
| Material | 100% recycled fibreboard |
| Assembly | Fully assembled with solid wood bungs as standard |
| Shell Compatibility | Category 1 (indoor), 2 (garden), 3 (display), 4 (professional) |
| Safety Standard | Developed in line with BS 7114, independently tested and surpassed |
| Minimum Order | No minimum order quantity |
Safety & Compliance
All of our cardboard mortar tubes are developed in conjunction with BS 7114, the British Standard for Fireworks. Independent testing confirmed our tubes surpassed the firing performance levels required by the standard.
We are the main UK manufacturer producing reusable mortar tubes. While the nature of pyrotechnic use means lifespan cannot be guaranteed, our tubes are engineered to withstand repeated use where conditions allow.
We also supply candle pots, mine pots, and Catherine wheel spindles for full pyrotechnic display requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are your mortar tubes reusable?
Yes, we are the only UK manufacturer of reusable cardboard mortar tubes. Our tubes are engineered to withstand repeated firing where conditions allow, independently tested to surpass BS 7114 performance requirements.
What firework shell categories are your mortar tubes compatible with?
Our mortar tubes are compatible with all four firework shell categories: category 1 (indoor), category 2 (garden), category 3 (display), and category 4 (professional).
All tubes are manufactured to BS 7114 standards, covering both indoor and outdoor applications.
What sizes are available?
We manufacture mortar tubes in diameters from 34mm to 656mm with no limit on length. All tubes are made to order; contact us with your requirements for a quote.
What safety standard do your tubes meet?
Our mortar tubes are developed in line with BS 7114, the British Standard for Fireworks. Independent testing confirmed performance beyond the standard’s requirements.
How should cardboard mortar tubes be positioned for use?
Mortar tubes should be placed on stable, level ground and securely anchored before use to prevent tipping during firing.
Always inspect the tube for damage before each use and maintain a safe distance during loading and launching.
Do you supply other pyrotechnic products?
Yes. In addition to mortar tubes we supply candle pots, mine pots, and Catherine wheel spindles.
Is there a minimum order quantity?
No. We supply single tubes through to large display orders, contact us with your requirements and we’ll provide a quote.
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