In the beauty industry, airless pump tubes have become a preferred packaging solution for skincare and cosmetic brands. They offer many advantages protecting formulas from air, ensuring hygienic dispensing, and enhancing user experience. However, one easily overlooked detail can lead to major functional issues: tube length.
An airless pump operates on a vacuum system. When the pump head is pressed, the internal piston rises to push the product upward. This process relies on an airtight environment. If the inner tube is too long, excess air is trapped, causing poor vacuum performance. The result? Consumers must keep pressing, and pumping out the inside air until the product comes out which may bring the bad user experience to consumers because pumping out all the inside air takes time.
At Auber Packaging, we recently handled a case where a client selected a 115mm tube for a D35x50ml airless pump. Our recommended length was 94mm. The client’s version caused serious dispensing problems. Many end users thought the pump was defective. But in fact, it was the tube length that disrupted the vacuum mechanism. After adjusting it back to the standard, the issue was resolved.
This shows that in airless pump tube cosmetic packaging, longer is not better. Tube length must be based on engineering, not just aesthetics. A misfit design not only harms the product experience but can damage brand credibility.
We strongly recommend brands work closely with experienced packaging suppliers. At Auber, we always consider pump structure, formula type, and user habits to recommend the correct design.
In the competitive world of cosmetic packaging, functionality is as vital as beauty. Let your packaging deliver the performance your brand promises—starting with the right tube length.
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Original Articles from Auber Packaging, please indicate when reprinting the articles.
To learn more about the customization of squeeze tubes, websites: //www.cosmetic-tube.com/ or //www.auberpackaging.com/
