Method and device for sealing packaging tubes

The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for sealing a packaging tube 1 around a substantially cylindrical, packaged product 2, especially a feminine Tampon. In this method, the packaging tube 2 is made of a flexible packaging film. The film is arranged in a tube shape around the product to be packaged so that the opening portion 3 of the packaging tube projects beyond the free front end of the packaged product. Then, the front portions of the packaging films of the front projecting opening portion 3 of the packaging tube are crimped together with the clamping jaws 10, 10 to form a first film portion 6, 8, and the connected first film portion 6, 8 is folded over and connected to the packaging tube 1 around the front end of the packaged product. (Application No. 8)