Twist-to-Lock Aerosol Packaging Benefits & Design
Aptar Beauty's high-performance twist-to-lock aerosol actuators eliminate the need for traditional overcaps. These hoodless, e-commerce capable dispensing solutions mitigate transit leakage across omnichannel packaging distribution networks for beauty and personal care brands. They feature our proprietary Double Click™ technology with audible locking indicators paired with visual and tactile cues for product accessibility and consumer inclusivity.
Compatible, Secure, and Efficient
High Formula Compatibility
A variety of valves are available, crafted to dispense diverse formulations including foam, gel, fine sprays, and powder. Our in-house technical support team provides testing validation to confirm product reliability.
Optimized Design for E-Commerce Packaging
The integrated locking/unlocking system eliminates the need for an overcap, and minimizes the risk of product leakage or accidental acutation while in transit. This non-detachable, relockable mechanism is ideal for on-the-go use through the entire product lifecycle.
POM-Free and PCR Material Options
Our high-performance actuators are available with 100% POM-free polyolefin inserts. The design is fully production-ready to integrate post-consumer recycled resin (PCR) without compromising dispensing performance.
Interested in Learning More About Our Collection of Twist-to-Lock Aerosol Actuators? Our Beauty Packaging Experts are Here to Help.
Explore Our Broad Portfolio of Patented Aerosol Actuators
Apollo
First to Market, Dual-Spray Aerosol Actuator with Two Distinct Spray Patterns in One Product
- • Up to 49.9% Less Resin†
• Formula Type: Spray, Stream
• Finish Options: Gloss
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
Tina
Award-Winning Twist-to-Lock Aerosol Actuator for Spray Formulas
- • Available in up to 98% PCR
• e-commerce capable*, ISTA-6 Compliant
• POM-Free
• Formula Type: Spray
• Finish Options: Matte
• Valve Type: Ball, Vertical, BOV
Runway
Dual Trigger Aerosol Actuator with Bold Design
- • 22% Less Resin†
• Available in up to 69% PCR
• Formula Type: Spray, Stream
• Finish Options: Gloss
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
Bliss
Luxury Beauty Dispensing Meets Simple Actuation
- • 40.7% Less Resin†
• Formula Type: Foam, Gel, Lotion
• Finish Options: Gloss
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
• POM-Free
Ringo
Award-Winning Twist-to-Lock Actuator Designed for Foam and Gel Formulas
- • Available in up to 100% PCR
• e-commerce capable*, ISTA-6 Compliant
• Formula Type: Foam, Gel
• Finish Options: Matte
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
• POM-Free
Maya
Premium and Customizable Aerosol Actuator
- • 56% Less Resin†
• Formula Type: Spray, Powder
• Finish Options: Gloss
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
Nora
Award-Winning Twist-to-Lock Actuator Designed for Gel Formulas
- • Available in up to 100% PCR
• POM-Free
• Formula Type: Gel
• Finish Options: Matte
• Valve Type: Ball, Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
Gladiator
Ergonomically-Designed Aerosol Actuator with Stand Out Shelf Presence
- • 49.9% Less Resin†
• Formula Type: Spray
• Finish Options: Matte Base, Gloss Hood
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
Moritz
Classic Twist-to-Lock Aerosol for a Wide Range of Applications
- • 50% Less Resin†
• Available in up to 40% PCR
• POM-Free
• Formula Type: Spray
• Finish Options: Gloss, Matte
• Valve Type: Vertical, BOV (with adapter)
†vs standard actuator and overcap
*Ista-6 Overbox Testing Compliant. Test results may vary based on container shape, container size and sample formula
Frequently Asked Questions
Twist-to-lock aerosols are different from other actuator designs because they do not have a hood/ overcap and they have a built-in lock. They also allow for customizable branding. Aptar Beauty’s collection of twist-to-lock aerosol actuators feature our trademarked, double click™ technology. Audible cues that signal to the consumer the product is locked or unlocked. They also e-commerce, capable, ISTA-6 overbox testing compliant and certified directly through our in-house lab. Our long-standing expertise in spray insert technology is shared cross-platform with our spray pump range to ensure product consistency.
Our twist -to-lock aerosol actuators are available in up to 100% post-consumer recycled resin configurations. Certain design configurations such as the Markus actuator are fully qualified in up to 46% PCR content to perserve structural tolerances and output quality.
Twist-to-lock aerosol actuators work with many formulas. They can pair with different valve types. These include spray, mousse, foam, gel, and powder. Compatibility testing is also recommended to ensure the right valve and actuator pairing.
Our actuators are compatible with both VX and Bag-On-Valve. Our valves are mainly male, except for bag-on-valve which are female. Since our aerosol actuators are mainly female we offer adaptors for our bag-on-valve technology. Our Press Air valve is designed specifically to be used with compressed air or nitrogen.
We offer a wide variety of in-house decoration options for premiumization and brand differentiation. This includes in-mold coloring, metal surface effects, and surface embossing to ensure your product stands out on shelf.
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