Are cream pumps the same as Soap Pumps?
Cream pumps and soap pumps are similar in that they are both used to dispense liquids, but they are not the same.
Cream pumps are designed to dispense lotions, creams, and other thicker liquids with a smooth, creamy consistency. They usually have a spring-loaded mechanism that allows the user to easily control the amount of lotion dispensed each time the pump is pressed.
Soap pumps, on the other hand, are designed to dispense soap and other thin-running liquids. They may have a different mechanism than Cream Pumps, and they may be designed to create foam, depending on the specific pump. Some soap pumps use air mixing technology to create lather, while others use mechanical methods to create lather.
To summarize, while Cream Pumps and soap pumps serve similar functions, they are designed to dispense different types of liquids and may have different mechanisms and features to accommodate these different liquids.
If cream pumps aren't dispensing lotion, here are a few ways to make it work
1. Prime the pump: If your lotion pump has not been used in a while, it may need to be primed. To do this, simply depress the pump head a few times to release any air that may be trapped inside. This should get the pump working again.
2. Clean the nozzle: Sometimes, a clogged nozzle prevents the lotion pump from dispensing lotion. Use a toothpick or a small soft brush to clean the nozzle, making sure to remove any debris that may be clogging the opening.
3. Check the spring: If the pump head does not spring back after being pressed, the spring inside the pump may be damaged. You can try to disassemble the water pump to see if the spring needs to be replaced.
4. Replace the dip tube: The dip tube is part of the pump that extends into the lotion bottle and draws the lotion into the nozzle. If the dropper tube is clogged or damaged, the lotion pump may not work. You can try removing and cleaning the dip tube, or replacing it with a new one if necessary.
The interior of cream pumps typically contains the following components:
1. Spring: The spring is located in the pump head and provides the force needed to dispense the lotion. When the pump head is depressed, the spring compresses and creates pressure inside the pump.
2. Dip tube: The dip tube is a flexible plastic tube that extends from the pump head to the bottom of the lotion bottle. The dip tube draws the lotion into the nozzle.
3. Valve: The valve is located at the nozzle to control the flow of the emulsion. When the pump head is pressed, the valve opens, allowing the lotion to flow from the nozzle. When the pump head is released, the spring pushes the valve closed and the lotion stops flowing.
4. Nozzle: The nozzle is part of the pump that dispenses the lotion. It's usually at the top of the pump head and has an opening through which the lotion comes out.
By depressing the pump head, the user can control the amount of lotion dispensed with each press. The lotion pump mechanism makes it easy to dispense the lotion without having to unscrew the cap or otherwise manipulate the bottle. This makes the lotion pump a convenient and hygienic way to dispense lotions, creams, and other thicker liquids.