The latest method of dispensing aerosol products gives us two significant advantages over traditional packaging. First, there is no need for hydrocarbon propellants, making them inert and no longer dangerous to transport. Secondly, bag-on-valve (BoV) technology gives us a way to preserve the contents by completely eliminating oxidation, which means you no longer need to add preservatives to your products to keep them fresh. There are even more advantages to BoV packaging that we will delve into in more depth as we go on to explain the ten ways bag on valve manufacturers are changing the packaging industry.

1. Increased Shelf Life

The BoV technology used by aerosol packaging companies today keeps the contents separate from any exposure until it is dispensed. Since no oxygen is affecting the product, there is no need to be concerned with adding preservatives as it remains fresh inside the sealed bag. You also do not need to worry about someone leaving the container open after use, and there is no possibility of contaminating the contents. Not only are your products free from chemical additives, but they are also sure to remain fresh to the last drop. 

2. Safety and Defying Gravity

Bag on valve manufacturers do not use the old method of hydrocarbon propellants. This means your aerosol cans are no longer a danger to transport, whether by land, sea, or air. Instead, aerosol packaging companies use compressed air or nitrogen to squeeze the product from its sealed bag for dispensing. The product is never mixed with the propellant. In fact, it comes directly out of the bag through either a male or female valve, which is crimped and welded. The propellant squeezes the bag on delivery, making it possible to dispense from any angle, even upside down without freezing. 

3. No Waste

With the traditional method of aerosol dispensing, there is always a little bit of the product that remains in the can as it gets to the bottom. Previously, it was understood and agreed that this little bit is to be sacrificed. With BoV aerosol products, every bit of the contents will be dispensed since there is no mixing of the propellant with the contents. From the first delivery to the last, the product is kept fresh, and 99.5 percent of it is squeezed out as the compressed air is pushed against the bag. No longer are you accepting that a percentage of the contents must be sacrificed to the old method of dispensing.

4. Environmentally Friendly and Consumer Preferred

Consumers are reading the labels these days for more than just the nutritional content. People are more conscious of their personal impact on the planet. Bag on valve manufacturers no longer use toxic or flammable contents in their aerosol products. Aerosol packaging companies are changing over to this advanced and sustainable BoV packaging technique that complies with a variety of regulatory standards. In addition, zero waste is appealing to consumers as a cost-effective alternative to traditional packaging.

5. Reduce Product Liability

Another significant benefit for bag on valve manufacturers is product safety. Numerous products are subject to recall when their exposure to viral or bacterial contamination creates a problem for consumers. Since BoV packaging is an axenic process, your products are free from contaminating organisms. Aerosol packaging companies experience extraordinary leakage prevention with BoV technology for a wide range of oxygen-sensitive and sterile products, including foodstuff and pharmaceuticals. Consumers are attracted to and more compelled to seek out products that offer maximum freshness, purity, and quality.

6. Even Flow and Discharge Rate

Aerosol packaging companies using BoV technology no longer need to compensate for the hydrocarbons interfering with the consistency of the product contained in the bag inside the can. Previously, this mixture affected the contents causing them to thin, soften, or even liquefy in their delivery due to the chemical influence. Bag on valve manufacturers offer a filling system that provides a more controlled and consistent discharge from the can. The flow rate is more even without the need for any pumping action. The pressure on the contents remains constant throughout. Today’s aerosol products now dispense nearly 100 percent of the contents in the same consistent delivery. Consumers use precisely what they need where they need it to go.

8. Eliminating the Potential Hazards

Traditional aerosol products using explosive and flammable gases have been known to be hazardous both for the manufacturers and consumers. Odd, isn’t it, to think that this potential danger is worth the risk to achieve a convenient delivery mechanism. Like so many inventions, we are pleasantly surprised when innovation lifts us from what we can only call dark ages and brings us into the sober light of day.

Here are some of the hazards you avoid with BoV technology:

• Aerosol products no longer need to be stored in a cool, dark place to avoid the potential for explosion.
• Employees producing aerosol products no longer risk the danger from corrosion, punctures, or faulty valves that can cause an explosion.
• Manufacturers do not need to risk liability exposure from handling these dangerous products.
• Eliminate the risk of fire, explosions, and leaking toxins on the part of consumers using hazardous packaging.

Suffice it to say; the expenses are reduced from the relative absence of risk, particularly where insurance coverage is concerned. Your capital investment is manageable when choosing to use bag on valve manufacturers. 

9. Replace Old Systems with Something New

Bag on valve manufacturers have discovered that they are able to improve their entire packaging line. Replacing old tubes and pumps with innovative and automated systems has allowed them to use the new system for a broad selection of products while simplifying product line identification. BoV aerosol packaging companies have the opportunity to make use of the same type of packaging for a wide range of products. 

This has as much to do with marketing that makes it easier to notice products on store shelves. New automated systems are a departure from filling containers by hand, which makes production less expensive and less time-consuming. It is not difficult, then, for aerosol packaging companies to keep up with the demand.

10. Taller Can Sizes Allow for More Markets

The cans used by BoV aerosol packaging companies have the capacity to hold products ranging in volume from 30 ml on up to 500 ml. Shorter cans are frequently used in a variety of markets, including coffee and tea, confectionery and cosmetics. Taller cans introduce the opportunity to package for the wine market, something you might not otherwise consider. However, think of these advantages: 

First, you have a sealed delivery system with the contents only traveling in one direction. The ultra-hygienic dispensing means the remaining contents are as though they were never opened. Considering how wine loses its preferred bouquet and quality if the bottle has been opened yet not fully consumed at that moment, this BoV system gives you the ultimate method of preserving the vintage. This is crucial when the value starts to climb. Secondly, there is the possibility of packaging in transparent containers allowing the consumer to see what is left in the package. 

Other products that are suitable for packaging from bag on valve manufacturers include but are not limited to the following:

• Cooking sprays and oils
• Olive oils
• Salad Dressings
• Liquid Flavorings
• Vinegar
• Condiments
• Coffee and tea concentrate

What a Great Time to Explore the Possibilities

As consumers grow more accustomed to a new system of delivery, there is a greater expectation of more aerosol product companies fulfilling their preferential needs. Bag on valve manufacturers are realizing a more significant percentage of the market as more aerosol products are packaged using this recently introduced BoV technology. Year over year, we see an increase in the sales of aerosol units per retail outlet. 

Consumers are drawn to more efficient products that offer practical solutions. It is not a matter of waiting to see what people might be interested in. Both bag on valve manufacturers and retailers are seeing increases to their bottom line. The growth is steady and only going to continue to increase. The value-conscious consumer is focused on finding the kind of solutions this BoV aerosol packaging delivers.

The demographic is wide-ranging when aerosol packaging companies are producing not just food products but also pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, household, automotive products, and more. BoV technology gives aerosol packaging companies the capability of delivering better quality aerosol products. The spraying effect is more precise and reliable. There is very little limiting the substances that can be delivered this way. 

The future holds great promise in the advantages of aerosol products. The safety guarantee is a plus with pharmaceutical companies and the airlines. The use of compressed air or nitrogen has literally changed the game. Expect to see more products packaged with BoV technology likely to be used in every industry in the future. 

This is a global market, without question, and it is growing. Even recent press releases projected the growth in market size and trends for the industry through 2024 covering the European, Asia Pacific, and North American markets. Industry leaders are keenly interested in test areas, including opportunities for recycling. While research is ongoing, there is no doubt that many of the industry players are taking full advantage of this innovative system of aerosol packaging as they take hold of their corner of the market.

The present need to deliver any type of product through this aerosol delivery system has developers thinking about better ways to achieve these goals. BoV solves multiple issues with this technology. As busy lifestyles place the demands on marketers, those looking for the benefits of BoV aerosol packaging are sure to make their claims on their share of the market. Forward-looking players have the chance to gain with the full 360-degree labeling open to them in the form of the can that sits boastfully on a store shelf beckoning the consumers to buy. 

The selling features are premium when it comes to promotion. Safety without the need for flammable gases, freshness without chemical preservatives, less restrictive distribution, and production and environmental advantages make BoV a superior process right now. Since the bag on valve technology creates such an ultra-hygienic containment, both the manufacturer and the consumer are protected in a meaningful way. A sterilized product is the ultimate in safety. 

When there is no retraction at the point of delivery so that there is no possible way to contaminate what remains in the bag inside the can, there is no risk of viral or bacterial contamination. For the aerosol packaging companies, this is the best news. Product contamination is no small matter when the product has been on the market and affects a wide swath of the consumer market. A single product recall event can have a devastating effect on a company’s bottom line, let alone the brand’s reputation. 

The BoV filling process works so well with both viscous and liquid products. The flexibility of using both male or female actuators, the full 360-degree delivery ability, the barrier containment by separately bagging the contents from the compressed propellant, and the full use of the product to exhaustion for the ultimate convenience brings BoV systems packaging to an entirely new level.

This is the method of delivery for those marketers who are looking for an overwhelming response from the consumers. More products are adopting this method of packaging, and the more that do, the more it means there is no going back to the old methods. That in itself is a very good thing. 

As for now, this is the time to embrace the innovations of modern technology, new ideas and methods that solve so many of the issues that despite all the dangers and limitations of the traditional aerosol can method of delivery still fueled the market. While the industry is flinging open the doors to new markets, this is the time to get in on the action and make a claim for your own dedicated shelf space. Contact Signature Filling Company to find out more about our products and services.