Basically, compared to other non-lotion pumps, lotion pumps are designed to handle more viscous liquids.
If it is not specified that the pump is a lotion pump, it is assumed that it is not strong enough to handle high viscosity liquids such as hair conditioners and very thick soaps.
The bottle pump basically works by pushing air into the bottle, thus pushing the product towards the dip tube.
A built-in lotion pump can push a larger amount of air into the bottle and allow a larger amount of product to be dispensed.
If you want to find a pump that can be used to refill bottles to dispense shampoo, conditioner, hand soap, and dish soap, you need to use a lotion pump.
It will provide the most consistent results.
This is an image of some typical lotion pumps, but they can be made in many different shapes, colors, distribution outputs, dip tube lengths and designs.
Ribbed closed white lotion pump
Black lotion pump with smooth closure
White lotion pump with silver cover
Other types of pumps are airless, foaming pumps, which look like lotion pumps, but have different functions.
Airless pump
The airless pump has no dip tube and works by pushing the bottom of the bottle up to push out the product.
They are indeed very effective, but usually do not dispense too much liquid at a time.
This type of pump is usually used for facial creams, foundations and other liquids that only need to be used in small amounts at a time.
The following are some examples of airless pumps.
Silver airless pump
White airless pump
Have you noticed the trend?
Foam soap pump
Foam pumps are completely different from lotion pumps or airless pumps because they generate foam during dispensing.
These pumps cannot be interchanged with lotion pumps or airless pumps.
Foam pumps require very thin liquids.
In fact, in order for the foam pump to work, you basically need to pour the soap about 90% more water than ordinary liquid soap.
The foam pump also requires a larger bottle mouth due to its physical structure.
They have a larger shell, which allows more air to flow into the soap when dispensing the soap, thereby creating bubbles.
Therefore, you cannot just put the foam pump on a typical refillable bottle.
The following are some examples of foam pumps.
You can buy up to a dozen foam soap bottles with pumps at wholesale prices.
Choose the right pump type
Therefore, now that you know that there are many types of pumps available, you will be closer to finding the right pump for your refillable bottle.
If your refillable bottle is not designed for foam pumps or airless pumps, you may need to use a lotion pump.
Don't forget to make sure it shows as a "lotion pump" because some pumps look the same as lotion pumps, but don't have the ability to dispense thicker liquids like gels and conditioners.