On Display: Dispensers - Designer Looks for Dispensers
Dispensing Options
A
supplier offers a wide variety of dispensers. Flip-top
roll-on caps, treatment and spray pumps, and droppers
are among the options available. Lotion and spray
pumps can be provided in threaded and crimp-on designs,
with a range of overshells and actuator styles.
Options for droppers are different sizes, colors,
and shapes. ABA Packaging Corp., Holtsville,
NY.
Water-Resistant Foam Dispenser
The
water-resistant version of a supplier's popular foam
dispenser has adorned packages, including Bath &
Body Works' Pure Simplicity Rejuvenating Shower Foam
bottle. Designed for use in damp environments, the
WaterGuard's pump nozzle is fashioned to sit flush
over the base cap, limiting access for water to enter
the pump's engine. Like the foam dispenser, the WaterGuard
combines a precise mixture of liquid and air to dispense
foam with a single smooth stroke of the actuator button,
without using chemical propellants. Four models are
currently available, offering a variety of outputs
and sizes. Airspray International Inc.,
Pompano Beach, FL.
Dispensing Closures
Dispensing
closures for glass and plastic containers are offered
in various designs. Styles include disc, poly, and snap
tops. Various styles, colors, and finishes are available
to enhance a manufacturer's container. The Cosmetic
Packaging Group, a div. of O. Berk Co., Union,
NJ.
Sprayers
A
supplier's sprayers are designed to snap onto a container,
making a package leakproof and tamper evident. To prevent
product from leaking from the sprayer's orifice, two locking
features are offered. One is a hinged door with an orifice
plug and the other is a twist-and-lock design that eliminates
the need for an overcap. The sprayer can be customized for
different types of spray patterns and dosages. Upside-down
and child-resistant spray versions are also available. Custom
colors, as well as a metallized dome-shaped top, are suited
for upscale cosmetic packages. Packaging Concepts
Associates LLC, Boynton Beach, FL.
Portable Dispensers
Small-sized
dispensers are fashioned for transport convenience.
The Mini Mist dispenser features a 15-mm snap-on fine-mist
sprayer. The Mini Treat dispenser has a 15-mm snap-on
lotion pump with a relocking actuator that eliminates
the need for an overcap. Eight PET injection-molded
bottles supplied by Precise Plastics are offered for
the dispensers. The bottle sizes range from 7.5 to 30
ml. Emsar Inc., Stratford, CT.
Hinged Closures
A
line of 2- and 3-in. oval dispensing closures features
a supplier's patented Contour hinge design. The Contour
closure's lid flips back more than 170 degrees, keeping
it out of a customer's way as product is dispensed.
The hinge is recessed, keeping the cap's contour streamlined
and making it safer for in-line capping applications.
The closure is available in stock and can also be made
in custom-designed shapes and colors. Owens-Illinois
Inc., Toledo, OH.
Lotion Pumps
Lotion
pumps have an elegant look. Soprano dispensers feature
a low-profile contour and a flared collar for an upscale
look. The pumps come in various sizes to accommodate
a range of dosages. Advanced technology ensures that
the pump functions smoothly. They are available in metal
or in plain or metallized plastic. A lockable feature
on the dispenser eliminates the need for an overcap.
Rexam Dispensing Systems, Purchase,
NY.
Tube Closure
A
dispensing closure for tubes features a patented hinge
design. The 2-in.-diam closure is offered with a standard
thread finish of 22 mm and can fit necks with the smallest
height from the top of the neck to the shoulder. It
is offered in orifice sizes of 0.125, 0.187, 0.197,
and 0.250 in. Stock colors are white, black, and natural.
The supplier's other offerings include flip-top closures
in diameters of 1 3/8, 1 1/2, and 2 in. Options for
customizing the closures are various colors, threads,
and orifice sizes. Summit Dispensing Systems,
Manchester, NH.
Dispensing Cap
A
20-mm snap-on dispensing cap for tubes is designed to
be child resistant and senior friendly. To open the
FTCR19700 closure, a customer must squeeze the arrows
located on opposite sides of the cap's bottom skirt.
For tamper evidence, the closure is lined with a two-piece
FDA-approved heat-induction seal with a polyethylene
foam backing. Caps with orifices of 0.125 and 0.250
in. are currently available. MAC Closures Inc.,
Waterloo, QC, Canada.
Trigger-Style Sprayer
A
trigger-style sprayer is eye-catching on the shelf. Geared
especially toward hair-care product packaging, the GM Trigger
is available in neck sizes of 18-410, 20-410, and 24-410.
It can be color matched in any PMS color. Cool Cosmetic
Packaging Inc., Simi Valley, CA.
Corrosionproof Dispenser
To
keep its metal components from becoming corroded by
a liquid product, a dispenser is designed with a stainless-steel
spring located outside of the product pathway. The Aria
dispenser also features an ergonomic dispensing head
and a locking feature which eliminates the need for
a hood, an overcap, or a locking clip. The pump can
be supplied in standard white, black, or custom colors.
It is available in 18-400 and 20-410 neck sizes. Metal
overshells can be added. Saint-Gobain Calmar,
Lee's Summit, MO.
Airless Dispensing System
An
airless system has an airtight sealing membrane that
provides protection for sensitive products. The Prestige
dispenser enables a reduction of preservatives in products
and is suited for product in various viscosities ranging
from liquids to pastes. The dispenser is currently available
in sizes of 50, 100, and 150 ml, in round and oval shapes.
Wilden AG, Peachtree City, GA.
Low-Profile Pumps
A
supplier's range of cosmetic dispensers includes atomizers
and lotion and spray pumps. Styles include screw-neck,
crimp-on, and snap-on designs. Low-profile pumps (pictured)
provide a fine-mist spray and can be supplied with a
transparent dip tube. Other options include plastic
and metal overcaps and safety hoods. Microspray
Delta S.p.A., Milan, Italy.
Water-Resistant Design
A
water-resistant pump can distribute shampoo, conditioner,
shower gel, and other personal care products. Compared
with non-water-resistant pumps, the DP315 water-resistant
pump is designed to allow only 0.4 ml of water to enter
a container during pumping. Living Fountain
Plastic Industrial Company, Ltd., Taichung,
Taiwan.