What is inside the emulsion pump and how does it work

In Plastic Emulsion Pump, an emulsion pump is the most popular dispensing method for viscous liquid products in the personal care and beauty world, and comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. When used as designed, the pump dispenses the correct amount of product over and over again. But have you ever wondered what features are in the emulsion pump that make it work? Although there are hundreds of different designs on the market today, the basic principles are the same, and Crash Course Packaging breaks one of these emulsion pumps down to outline the components and how they contribute to the overall function of the pump. Product from bottle to hand. The actuator or pump head is the tool that the consumer presses to extract the product from the container.

The actuator is usually made of PP plastic, can come in many different designs, and usually comes with locking on or off features to prevent accidental output. This is a component design that is physically designed to separate one pump from another, and this is where ergonomics comes into play in terms of consumer satisfaction. The assembly tightens the entire assembly at the neck end of the bottle. It is a common neck polishing destination, usually made of PP plastic, for example, and is usually designed to have ribbed sides or smooth sides. In some cases, shiny metal casings can be installed to give the emulsion pump a high-end, elegant appearance.

The gasket usually friction fits into the inside of the cap, and it acts as a gasket barrier over the bottle slot area to prevent product leakage. This exterior gasket can be made from a variety of materials depending on the manufacturer's design: rubber, LDPE are just two of many possible options. Sometimes referred to as the pump assembly housing, this assembly holds all pump assemblies in place and serves as a transmission chamber for sending product from the suction tube to the actuator and ultimately to the user's hand. The parts are usually made of PP plastic. Depending on the output and design of the lotion pump, the size of the housing may vary greatly.

Note that if the pump is paired with a glass bottle, which has a thick side wall, the width of the mouth may not be sufficient to accommodate the case - be sure to check its installation and function first. Parts may vary depending on the design of the emulsion pump. Some may even have add-ons to assist product flow, while some designs may even have add-ons housing components that isolate the metal spring from the product channel. These pumps are often referred to as having a "metal-free channel" feature where the product will not come into contact with the metal spring -- eliminating potential compatibility issues with metal elongated plastic tubes made from PP plastic. The plastic tube extends the action of the emulsion pump to the bottom of the bottle. The length of the suction tube will vary depending on the bottle that is paired with the pump. You can learn about a three-step immersion tube measurement method here. A properly cut suction tube will maximize product utilization and prevent clogging.