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First, the working principle of Lotion Pump







01 First pressing

First pressing the head, the head through the connection of the connecting rod to drive the piston head together with the compression of the spring; in the process of compressing the spring, the outer wall of the piston through the inner cavity of the cylinder wall friction, prompting the piston to open the head of the piston discharge holes; piston downward sliding the cylinder through the air has been opened to the head of the piston discharge holes discharged.













02 Reciprocal pressing

Press repeatedly to discharge all the air in the cylinder.



03 Suction

After pressing the head by hand through the connecting rod, piston head and piston, which together compress the spring to discharge the air inside the cylinder, release the head, the spring moves back (up) due to loss of pressure, at this time the piston likewise moves downward by rubbing against the inner wall of the cylinder and closes the discharge hole of the piston head. At this time, the liquid storage chamber in the cylinder forms a vacuum suction state, and the ball valve is sucked upward, and the liquid in the bottle is sucked into the liquid storage chamber of the cylinder through the suction pipe.(plastic lotion pump suppliers)








04 Store liquid

Press the head several times to store the liquid into the cylinder by suctioning the liquid several times until the liquid is stored full.

05 Discharge

When the liquid in the cylinder storage cavity is full, press the betting head again and the liquid will be sprayed out through the discharge hole directly from the betting head press nozzle.











Second, the performance parameters of the Lotion Pump

















01 pumping volume pumping

volume is the first important parameter of the Lotion Pump. With the pump head seal, parts tolerance and many other factors.

Calculation method can refer to the following chart:













02 air pressure times / first spray times

Air pressure times / first spray times is another important consumer experience of the parameters, but also an important quality standard in the production process.

The principle is shown in the following diagram:









03 Minimum downforce

Minimum downforce is a factor that is particularly valued by the premium market.

The test principle is shown in the following figure:











04 Leakage function design



Leakage function design is the most important Lotion Pump parameter. Sealing, which seems to be a parameter requirement, involves all the interconnected parts of the Lotion Pump structure.



The following two charts are two different structures of Lotion Pump main sealing key points:















Lotion Pump sealing design points



Guangdong HongYuan, as a manufacturer of Lotion Pumps and plastic bottles, in addition to controlling some of the main functions and parameters, but also for different customer needs to increase a number of additional functions, as well as some of the features of the new design, in order to attract the attention of the end customers, the formation of a new point of growth in profits. Such as: head opening torque control, head and piston rod disengagement force control, head rebound time, anti-water features, anti-counterfeiting features, spring external structure Lotion Pump and so on.

Core Features of Lotion Pumps: Precise Dosage Control + Leak-Proof Sealing

Lotion pumps are common packaging accessories for liquid products such as skincare items, personal care products, and cosmetics. Thanks to their unique design and user experience, they are widely used in the consumer market and industrial production—this has also given rise to a large number of professional lotion pump suppliers, lotion dispenser pump manufacturers, and plastic lotion pump manufacturers.

Their core advantages can be elaborated from four dimensions: user experience, product protection, scenario adaptability, and cost-effectiveness, as detailed below:






User Experience: Convenience, Hygiene, and Controlled Dispensing for Enhanced Usage

This is the most core advantage of lotion pumps, directly catering to consumers' daily usage needs, and also serves as a key selling point for lotion dispenser pump suppliers when recommending products to clients:

1. One-Press Dispensing with Zero Operational Barriers

No need to unscrew caps or pour; simply press the pump head gently to dispense the liquid, and it can be operated with one hand. This feature is particularly suitable for "hands-busy" scenarios such as makeup or grooming (e.g., pressing lotion with one hand while applying toner), and is also easy for the elderly and children to use.





2. Precise Dispensing to Avoid Wastage

The "single dispense volume" of a lotion pump is fixed during the design phase (usually 0.5-2ml, matching the single-use amount of skincare products), which avoids the problem of "dispensing too much or too little" when pouring—it prevents insufficient dosage from affecting effectiveness, and excessive dosage from causing product waste (especially for high-priced serums and creams). This is also one of the key functions that plastic lotion pump manufacturers focus on optimizing during product R&D.





3. Contamination Isolation to Extend Shelf Life

When using traditional wide-mouth bottles, hands come into contact with the liquid, easily introducing bacteria and dust into the bottle. In contrast, lotion pumps adopt a structure that "sucks liquid when pressed and seals when released," which can completely isolate the liquid inside the bottle from external air and contaminants, reducing the risk of product deterioration and oxidation (e.g., for skincare products containing easily inactivated ingredients like vitamin C and probiotics). This advantage is often used by lotion pump factories as a key basis for product quality promotion.



II.Product Protection: Compatibility with Multiple Textures and Reduced Transportation Loss
From the perspective of lotion dispenser pump manufacturers and the production side, lotion pumps offer strong compatibility and protection for products:



1. Compatibility with Multiple Liquid Textures

Lotion pumps can not only be used for thin liquids such as lotions and serums but also, by adjusting the pump structure (e.g., thickening the liquid outlet tube, increasing pressure), adapt to thick textures like face creams and body lotions, as well as products with tiny particles such as exfoliating lotions. There is no need to replace packaging types, which effectively reduces production adaptation costs—this is also an important advantage for lotion pump suppliers to attract brand clients.





2. Leak-Proof Sealing for Easy Transportation

High-quality lotion pumps are equipped with "leak-proof locks" (e.g., twist locks, press locks). The pump head can be locked when not in use, preventing liquid leakage due to extrusion during transportation and carrying (e.g., when placed in a makeup bag during travel, there is no need to worry about leakage onto clothes); at the same time, it can also prevent unopened products from getting damp during storage. This performance indicator is one of the core standards for plastic lotion pump manufacturers to control product quality.





III.Scenario Adaptability: Balancing Home Use and Portability, Enhancing Brand Texture
Lotion pumps feature flexible design—they can not only meet the needs of different scenarios but also help enhance brand image, serving as an important basis for lotion dispenser pump suppliers to customize solutions for clients in different industries:

1. Full Coverage of Home and Portable Scenarios

Large-capacity packages (e.g., 500ml body lotion) can be paired with "effort-saving press-type" lotion pumps for daily home use; small-capacity packages (e.g., 30ml serum) can be paired with "mini lightweight" pump heads, suitable for travel and business trips without the need for repackaging. Lotion pump factories can produce products of corresponding specifications according to client needs.





2. Enhancing Product Aesthetics and Texture

The appearance of lotion pumps supports customization (e.g., transparent pump heads, metallic pump heads, matte texture), and can be matched with bottle designs to create a high-end and exquisite visual effect (e.g., high-end skincare products often use metallic pump heads to highlight a luxurious feel). Compared with ordinary bottle caps, lotion pumps have a stronger "sense of quality," which can indirectly enhance consumers' trust in the product.



IV.Cost-Effectiveness: Standardized Production and High Cost Performance
From the perspective of the industry, lotion pump suppliers, and the production side, the large-scale production of lotion pumps gives them the advantage of "low cost and high adaptability":

1. Standardized Production with Low Procurement Costs

Lotion pumps are mature standardized accessories. Upstream supply chains (e.g., plastic mold factories) can produce them in bulk, so brands do not need to develop separate molds—procurement costs are much lower than those of customized packaging (e.g., bottle caps of special shapes), making them particularly suitable for small and medium-sized brands to control costs.



2. Reduction of After-Sales Disputes

Since lotion pumps can reduce issues such as product contamination and waste, after-sales complaints from consumers due to "product deterioration" and "inconvenient dosage" will decrease, indirectly reducing the brand's after-sales costs (e.g., return and exchange costs, customer service communication costs). This advantage has also become an important reason for lotion pump factories to prove product value to brand clients.



For the lotion pumps of Guangdong Hongyuan Dispensing Pump Co., Ltd., the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for regular colors—black, white, and transparent—is 10,000 pieces. We also offer customization services: lotion pumps can be customized in color, and you can choose to match them with collars, locking caps, and other components. The MOQ for customized colors is 20,000 pieces.



In addition, we have a professional technical team that conducts strict leak-proof and airtightness tests on each batch of lotion pumps. By simulating scenarios such as transportation extrusion, long-term storage, and daily use, we comprehensively inspect the stability of the pump head's sealing structure to ensure no liquid leakage and no external air infiltration.



Excellent airtightness not only prevents product loss caused by leakage during transportation and carrying (e.g., lotion leaking and contaminating packaging or clothing) but also isolates the lotion inside the bottle from external bacteria, dust, and air. This effectively slows down the oxidation and deterioration of the lotion and significantly extends the shelf life of contents such as skincare products and personal care products. For consumers, using lotion pumps that meet airtightness standards eliminates worries about premature product failure due to sealing issues, making them more comfortable to use.

As "environmentally friendly" and "recyclable" become buzzwords in the daily chemical packaging industry, and as consumer demand for "plasticizer-free" and "biodegradable" becomes increasingly clear, a new type of pump head product, called the "all-plastic pump," is quietly entering the field of view of pump head and daily chemical packaging companies. What exactly is sparking this discussion? And will it become the industry's new favorite?


First, let's understand: What's "new" about all-plastic pumps?



Understanding the "new" of traditional pump heads with a hybrid structure of "plastic shell + metal spring/valve core," the core advantage of all-plastic pumps lies in their 100% plastic construction: from the pump body and pump head to the internal springs and seals, all are made of plastics that meet daily chemical standards such as PP and PE, completely eliminating reliance on metal components.



This "all-plastic" design may seem like a mere material adjustment, but it actually precisely addresses three core industry needs:



1. Environmental compliance: Many countries around the world have implemented plastic restrictions and recyclable packaging standards. Because all-plastic pumps are fully recyclable (without separating the metal and plastic), they can easily pass environmental certifications such as the EU CE and US FDA, addressing the pain points of traditional pump heads, which are difficult to recycle and expensive to disassemble.



2. Safety and health: Daily chemical products (especially lotions, serums, and baby care products) have stringent requirements for "no heavy metal migration" and "no plasticizer precipitation." All-plastic pumps avoid the corrosion and oxidation risks associated with metal components and better meet the safety standards of high-end daily chemical brands.



3. Cost optimization: The all-plastic structure enables integrated injection molding, reducing metal procurement and assembly costs. Its lighter weight (15%-20% lighter than traditional pump heads) can also lower logistics and transportation costs. For daily chemical companies that purchase in bulk, long-term use can significantly reduce packaging costs.



Supplement: Comparison of the Advantages and Disadvantages of Lotion Pumps and All-Plastic Pumps + Our Strengths






While all-plastic pumps are gaining popularity, traditional lotion pumps remain the mainstream choice in the current daily chemical packaging market.
Guangdong Hongyuan's lotion pumps:
Proven technology, strong compression resilience our lotion pumps have a maximum compression limit of 20,000-30,000 times, leak-proof seals tested 10,000 times, and adaptable to a wide range of product categories hand cream pumps, hand lotion pumps, ensuring long-term malfunction-free use.

We cover all daily chemical pump needs, from standard plastic lotion pumps to customized designs, precisely matching the design requirements of different brands pump for lotion.

As a lotion pump factory with 12 years of experience in the industry, Guangdong Hongyuan has a mature lotion pump supplier system, high raw material procurement and production efficiency, and provides cost-effective lotion dispenser pump supplier services.

Lotion Pumps: A Key to Enhancing User Experience in the Personal Care Industry



In today's increasingly competitive personal care industry, lotion pumps, as a core component directly reaching consumers, are playing an increasingly prominent role in improving user experience. Whether it's shampoo, shower gel, body lotion, or conditioner, lotion pumps provide users with the convenient experience of "press and dispense, precise dosage," avoiding the leakage and contamination caused by traditional open-cap dispensing methods. This directly impacts the competitiveness of personal care brands and consumer repurchase rates. Therefore, for personal care brands, selecting a high-quality lotion pump supplier and compatible product models has become a core element in optimizing user experience.





01 Lotion Pumps and User Experience: The "Invisible Bridge" to the Competitiveness of Personal Care Brands



△ The Importance of User Experience

In the personal care industry, whether it's a pump bottle, a plastic bottle, or a PET container, the smooth dispensing and hygienic use of the contents (such as shampoo and shower gel) relies heavily on the core component of the bottle and pump system—the lotion pump. This seemingly small accessory is actually the "first point of contact" between consumers and personal care products. Its pressing feel, dispensing smoothness, and leak-proof performance directly determine consumers' first impression of the personal care brand.



A high-quality dispenser with a pump not only makes dispensing in the bathroom more convenient (avoiding slipping when opening with wet hands), but also reduces product waste through precise dispensing—for example, a single pump dispenses exactly the amount of shampoo needed for one wash, avoiding the problem of over-dispensing with traditional methods. As a seasoned lotion dispenser pump manufacturer emphasizes, "Lotion pumps are no longer just auxiliary tools, but important carriers for personal care brands to convey quality concepts and enhance user loyalty." Many well-known personal care brands have achieved a dual improvement in user experience and brand reputation by collaborating with professional lotion pump factories to optimize pump head design.



02 Lotion Pump Design and Function: Precision Structure Adapted to Personal Care Products



2.1

△ Core Technology Explanation

As a liquid dispensing device widely used in personal care and daily chemical industries, the core technology of the lotion pump lies in the perfect combination of "precision mechanical structure + atmospheric balance principle." As a professional treatment pump manufacturer, we understand that a high-quality lotion pump needs to drive the piston movement inside the pump body through a pressing action to draw out the personal care liquid (such as thick shower gel or thin hair spray) through the straw, while simultaneously replenishing the bottle with outside air to ensure smooth dispensing on the next press. This technology is not only applicable to regular shampoo and conditioner products, but also adaptable to different viscosities of shampoo and conditioner – from thin shampoos to thick body lotions. Stable output can be achieved by adjusting the internal channel diameter of the pump body and the piston design. The plastic pump head, as the core material carrier of the lotion pump, has water resistance and corrosion resistance (to cope with surfactants in shampoo and conditioner products), which directly affects the pump head's lifespan and safety.



2.2

△ Precision Structure Research

The precise volume control and stable performance of the lotion pump stem from its complex and precise internal structure. A conventional lotion pump mainly consists of more than 10 core components, including the nozzle/pump, upper pump column, locking cap, gasket, bottle cap, pump stopper, lower pump column, spring, pump body, glass bulb, and straw. Some pump dispensers also add components such as anti-backflow valves and flow regulating rings (to adapt to different viscosities of shampoo and conditioner). Taking a pump bottle dispenser (common in family-sized shampoos) as an example, its locking cap design prevents accidental leakage during transportation. The tight fit between the gasket and the pump stopper ensures a long-lasting seal, preventing the shampoo and conditioner liquid from deteriorating due to air contact. The spring's elasticity directly determines the pressure required for pressing (suitable for the elderly and children), while the glass bulb acts as a one-way guide, preventing shampoo backflow and contamination of the remaining liquid in the bottle. Although the design details of different lotion pump factories vary slightly, the core goal remains the same: through the coordinated operation of components, to achieve the core requirements of "precise dispensing, smooth pressing, leak-proof and corrosion-resistant," adapting to the high-frequency use in shampoo and conditioner scenarios.





03 Manufacturing Process: Dual Guarantee of Shampoo and Conditioner Lotion Pump Quality



△ Process Flow and Material Selection

The quality of a lotion pump begins with material selection and is refined through manufacturing processes. Hongyuan, as a reliable lotion pump supplier, prioritizes the use of standard-compliant PP material for its plastic pump heads. This material is highly water-resistant and resistant to corrosion from chemicals in shampoo and shower gel, ensuring no safety hazards upon contact.



In the manufacturing process, from injection molding (pump body, pump head), and component assembly, to sealing tests (simulating a humid bathroom environment), drop tests (dropping from a height of 1.2 meters without damage to the pump head and bottle), as well as burst resistance and low-temperature tests, every step undergoes strict control.





As a professional lotion pump factory and supplier, Guangdong Hongyuan focuses on the needs of the personal care industry, providing high-quality lotion pumps and customized services: from plastic pump heads compatible with shampoo, to large-diameter pump bodies compatible with conditioner, and even travel-sized pump bottles, all achieving precise bottle-pump matching.

Guangdong Hongyuan: Laundry Detergent PET Bottle Customization Expert, Empowering Brand Packaging Upgrade





Choose the right partner for daily chemical packaging, and double your product competitiveness! As a senior laundry detergent packaging manufacturer and professional laundry detergent packaging supplier, Guangdong Hongyuan Dispensing Pump Co., Ltd. has been deeply engaged in the laundry detergent PET bottle field for years. Our one-stop service from design to delivery helps numerous brands achieve a breakthrough in packaging, making us a trustedlaundry detergent packaging factory worldwide!





Our customer list is filled with industry benchmarks - we have in-depth cooperation with trendy national brands "Jingyishi", "Zhixiangyu" and popular local brand "SunFresh" in Southeast Asia, customizing a variety of high-quality PET bottles as a professional laundry detergent packaging supplier:






✅ Jingyishi: Customized 1.2L streamlined PET bottles with frosted bodies and anti-slip textures, tailored for the brand's high-end plant extract care series. As a dedicated laundry detergent packaging manufacturer, we focused on both aesthetics and usability. After launch, the terminal repurchase rate increased by 23%. Customer review: "The bottle has an extremely comfortable grip, and the transparent material highlights the pure texture of the laundry detergent, making it highly recognizable on the shelf";











✅ SunFresh: 2L large-capacity PET bottles designed for tropical climates, with enhanced bottle mouth sealing structure and anti-drop performance at the bottom. These bottles have passed the weather resistance test in the hot and humid environment of Southeast Asia, with an annual supply of over 8 million pieces. Brand feedback: "As a professional laundry detergent packaging factory, Hongyuan's quality control and delivery efficiency exceed expectations";








✅ Zhixiangyu: We created a fun and creative laundry detergent PET bottle for this brand. As a laundry detergent packaging supplier that understands brand positioning, we adopted high-saturation colors for the bottle body, with corresponding tones for different scents – purple for lavender, yellow for lemon – making it easy for consumers to distinguish. Cute plant illustrations on the bottle echo the brand's natural plant ingredients, enhancing affinity;







✅ Qingrou Baobei (Gentle Baby): For this maternal and infant care brand, our laundry detergent packaging manufacturer team customized a simple and warm-style PET bottle. Soft pink and light blue tones convey safety and gentleness, while the round, sharp-edge-free shape avoids harm to babies. Cute cartoon patterns like little bears further align with the brand's positioning.




[One-Stop Solution: Full Closed Loop from Demand to Implementation]



Say goodbye to the trouble of multiple connections! As an experienced manufacturer of pet bottles, we provide a full-chain service including "design - mold opening - production - printing - quality inspection - logistics":



1. Demand Communication: Customize solutions based on brand tone and product formula (such as concentrated type / long-lasting fragrance type);



2. Exclusive Mold Opening: Our own mold workshop can quickly produce samples, supporting the development of various bottle shapes such as cylindrical, square and special-shaped;



3. Intelligent Production: Equipped with professional injection molding equipment, using food-grade PET raw materials for precise injection molding, with a daily production capacity of 500,000 pieces;



4. Value-Added Services: Optional processes such as screen printing, gold stamping and in-mold labeling to achieve integrated brand vision;



[Core Products: Both Aesthetics and Performance]



As pet plastic bottle manufacturers focusing on the laundry detergent scenario, our PET bottles have inherent "blockbuster genes":



- Performance Advantages: Food-grade PET material is non-toxic and tasteless, resistant to acid and alkali corrosion, and does not react with laundry detergent ingredients. It has strong barrier properties, which can extend the product shelf life. Its impact strength is 5 times that of glass bottles, and the transportation breakage rate is less than 0.1%;



- Appearance Design: High-transparent bottle body clearly shows the color of the contents, supporting customized textures such as frosted and ice-flower. The reinforced ring design at the bottle neck is suitable for various pumps / bottle caps, ensuring tight sealing without leakage;



- Scenario Coverage: A full range of specifications are available, including 300ml travel size, 500ml portable size, 1L family size and 3L large-capacity size, suitable for multiple scenarios such as home use, hotel use and maternal and infant use;



[Flexible Cooperation + Reliable After-Sales, Win-Win Without Worries]



- Cooperation Mode: Supports OEM/ODM customization, with flexible switching between small-batch trial orders (starting from 5,000 pieces) and large-batch supply;



- After-Sales Guarantee: 7×24-hour exclusive customer service response, solving quality problems within 48 hours, and providing free sample testing services;



- Global Delivery: Products are exported to more than 30 countries and regions including Europe, America and Southeast Asia;



Looking for reliable pet bottle manufacturers? Guangdong Hongyuan proves with strength that good packaging can really add value to products! Contact us now for an exclusive customization plan and make your laundry detergent stand out on the shelf!