Pumps

What are Lotion & Foam Pumps?

A lotion pump is a dosing mechanism that lifts a measured amount of medium-to-high-viscosity product with each stroke, drawing it through a dip tube and out the spout. A foam pump adds an air-mixing chamber to dispense product as foam. The VEQA range includes both, using spring-loaded pump bodies with ball, gasket and dip-tube assemblies. Output values are verified per model at 0.13-4.00 ml per stroke.

Formulation Compatibility & Applications

• Compatible Formulations: Lotions, body milks, sunscreens, creams, cleansers, hand sanitizers and foaming soaps; the range includes a High-Viscosity-capable line and Spring Outside constructions.
• Target Packaging Use Cases: Skincare lotion bottles, body-care pumps, foaming facial cleansers, hand wash and shower products requiring consistent, splash-free dosing.

Engineering Materials & Sustainable Options

• Verified Materials: PP pump bodies (family standard), with PET, ABS, PMMA and AS confirmed across the lotion pump family at project level; PE and PET are common bottle materials. Springs, balls, gaskets and dip tubes are purchased components.
• Eco-Friendly & PCR Solutions: PCR PP capability applies to pump bodies on a project basis. All-plastic pump constructions are available (verified structural options in the range); no recyclability claim without independent confirmation.

Customization & Secondary Processing

Pump heads accept screen printing, pad printing, hot stamping and spraying/coating, with color injection for brand-matched finishes; dip-tube length is tailored to bottle height. Output per stroke and neck finish are configurable. Review customization capabilities and the quality-control program for performance validation limits.

Procurement FAQ

Q1: Which neck finishes and outputs are available?

A1: The catalog covers 18/410, 18/415, 20/410, 20/400, 20/415, 22/410, 22/415, 24/410, 24/415, 28/400 and 28/410 closures (foam variants include 30/410 via 43/410). Verified outputs: 0.13 ml, 0.40 ml, 0.75 ml, 1.50 ml, 2.20 ml, 2.40 ml and 4.00 ml per stroke.

Q2: How is pump performance and leakage validated?

A2: Pump life-cycle testing measures output consistency across repeated strokes; dosage/output testing verifies delivery volume; leakage and vacuum tests confirm sealing; compatibility testing checks formula-material interaction. These are part of the manufacturing group's 12-category laboratory testing scope.

Q3: What are sampling and lead times for lotion/foam pumps?

A3: Prototypes are produced via SLA 3D printing and in-house prototype development; tooling is developed in-house. Mass production and MOQ are quoted against output spec, closure and dip-tube length - confirmed per project.

Related Insights & Knowledge

• How Airless Cosmetic Packaging Works -> /insights/how-airless-cosmetic-packaging-works/
• PP vs PET vs PETG for Cosmetic Packaging -> /insights/pp-vs-pet-vs-petg-cosmetic-packaging/