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6 Factors to Consider When Buying a Lotion Pump Dispenser

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Lotion pumps are among the most common dispensing methods of viscous (thick liquid) products. They are very convenient to use, available in all shapes and sizes, and last long – reasons why consumers prefer lotion pump dispensers. Lotion pumps are used in a wide variety of liquid products such as body wash, soaps, hand creams, and the likes.

In case you are thinking to buy a lotion dispensing pumps but do not know how to choose the right one, then you are at the right place. In this blog, we are going to list down six important factors that you should consider at the time of buying lotion pumps. So, let’s begin!

Material Composition

The material composition of the lotion pump is the most important factor that you should consider. It determines the longevity of the equipment. Apart from the most commonly used polypropylene (PP) plastic, there are many varieties you can choose from, such as steel, ceramic, and glass materials.

But before selecting a particular lotion pump dispenser, you must first assess where do you plan to use it. It is for personal use? For business consumption? Or for commercial use?

If it is for personal use, the steel or ceramic type would be an excellent choice for durability and aesthetics. If it is for business, then glass and plastic type is your best option as they are cost-efficient and lightweight. Lastly, if it is for commercial use, you should go for steel in terms of longevity.

Neck Size

It is vital to know the precision of the bottleneck size you are looking for. Some variations include 24/415, 24/410, 20/410, and 20/415. These sizes can almost be the perfect match for most bottlenecks. You can easily create a perfect bottle–dispenser match through these.

Tube Length

Make sure that you check the length of the tube. You can cut the plastic tube used inside the container to the ideal size of the chamber. The diameter of the tube depends on the thickness of the liquid inside the bottle. So choose intelligently.

Pump Dosage

Some of the most common dosing amount variables are 0.5ml, 0.12ml, 0.28ml, 1.4ml, and 2.0ml. Selecting your pump dose depends on expected usage, product specifications, bottle capacity, and cost of the product.

Color

Lotion pump dispensers are generally made of plastic and so, it is easy to add color along the process. This can be easily arranged if a client asks for lotion pump dispensers in bulk. They can also be colored frequently with an aluminum sheath, which gives a captivating look, giving it a luxury edge.

Price

It is known to all that quality is essential. So you better be prepared to pay more if you are opting for a good quality product. But if the quality is not your concern, then you can go for an inexpensive lotion pump dispenser. So long it servers its purpose, you won’t have to face any problems.

Conclusion:

So here were the 6 most important factors that you should keep in mind while choosing lotion pump dispensers. You can follow this checklist to decide which variety of lotion pumps suits your purpose.

Six Things You Probably Do Not Know About Lotion Pumps

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Plastic lotion pumps are widely used for dispensing viscous fluids, such as liquid soap, hand sanitizer, and face wash, to name a few. Although there’s a plethora of polypropylene-made lotion pumps available these days in the market, their fundamental working mechanism remains the same.

In this blog, we’ll briefly cover the major parts of a regular lotion pump and how they function.

Key Components of a Lotion Pump

Standard lotion pumps usually have 6 parts.

  • Actuator – Made of polypropylene and also called the pump head, its primary task is to expel the content from the lotion pump reservoir when being pressed.
  • Closure – The entire assembly is secured onto the neck of the lotion pump with the help of this component.
  • Outer Gasket – Generally made of low-density polyethylene or rubber, it helps prevent leakage of content from the bottle land area and is usually friction-fitted inside the closure.
  • Housing – Also known as pump assembly housing at times, it keeps all the parts of the lotion pump in one place. The lotion pump housing also doubles up as a transfer vessel for sending the content to the actuator from the dip tube.
  • Internal Housing Components (Ball/Spring/Piston/Stem) – The inner housing parts of the lotion pump are dependent on the respective product design and differ from one manufacturer to another.
  • Dip Tube – It’s a long tube made of polypropylene that extends from the nozzle of the lotion pump to its extreme bottom.

 

Working Principle of a Lotion Pump

  • Step 1 – The functioning of a lotion pump is analogous to that of air suction equipment. It acts against gravity and helps the content inside the tank reach user’s palm.
  • Step 2 – When the actuator is depressed, the piston is shifted, which, in turn, compresses the spring. It effectively allows the air pressure exerting upwards to draw the ball in an upward direction along with the content inside the dip tube. The content fills the dip tube first and then reaches the lotion pump chamber.
  • Step 3 – As soon as the actuator is released, the spring relocates to its original position. The ball goes back to its standby position and seals the tank, shutting down the flow of content so that it cannot return to the lotion pump bottle.
  • Step 4 – The three steps above are collectively known as priming. When the actuator is pressed once again from its resting position, the reservoir content will first traverse through the stem and then reach the actuator. Finally, the pump dispenses the liquid onto the user’s hand.

This brings us to the end of our discussion on the primary components of a lotion pump and how do they work. If you believe that we’ve missed some important information, feel free to share it with our readers by commenting below.

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