Pumps are made to dispense viscous liquids. When something is viscous, it is thick and sticky, and it exists in a state that is somewhere between a solid and a liquid. This could refer to things like lotion, soap, honey, and so on. It is essential that they be dispensed in the appropriate manner, just like it is with all other excellent liquid products. It is not common practice to dispense lotion using a sprayer designed for a fine mist or to simply pour soap out of a bottle. One of the most common ways that these products are dispensed is out of a bottle that has a pump attached to it. There’s a good chance that you haven’t given much consideration to a soap foaming pump. You are aware of what it is and you are aware of its function, but you have probably not given much thought to the various components that make up the pump.
Pump Parts
The actuator is the top portion of the custom soap lotion pump that is depressed to dispense whatever viscous substance is contained in the container. It is what enables the pump to function. Commonly, the actuator will include a locking mechanism to prevent accidental dispensing of the product during shipping or transport. Lotion pumps may be locked in either the up or down position. Actuators are typically constructed from polypropylene (PP), a highly resilient plastic.
This is the component of the pump that screws onto the bottle. The closures of lotion pumps are either ribbed or smooth. A ribbed closure is easier to open because the small grooves provide a better grip for fingers coated in lotion.
The housing – The housing is the main pump assembly that maintains the correct position of pump components (piston, ball, spring, etc.) and sends fluids to the actuator.
Interior components – The interior components are located within the pump’s casing. They consist of a variety of components, such as a spring, ball, piston, and/or stem, which transfer the product from the container to the actuator via the dip tube.
The dip tube is the tube that extends into the container. The liquid ascends the tube and then exits the pump. It is essential that the length of the dip tube correspond with the height of the bottle. The pump will be unable to dispense the product if the tube is too short. If the tube is excessively long, it will likely not screw onto the bottle. EVERFLARE Packaging offers dip tube cutting and replacement services if the height of the dip tube on the pump you’re interested in does not match the height of your bottle. That is correct. If the tube is too short, we can exchange it for a longer one.
Pump Output
Typically, the output of the pump is measured in cubic centimeters (cc) or milliliters (mL). The output indicates the amount of liquid dispensed per pump. There are a variety of output options for pumps. Still have questions about lotion pumps? Give us a call! Alternatively, you can order samples of our products to find the ideal pump for your application.
Post time: Nov-01-2022