How Many Components are Vape Tanks Made up of?

How Many Components are Vape Tanks Made up of?

What Is A Vape Tank?

The definition of a vape tank could be said to be a vaping device that contains both the e-liquid and atomizer and connects to an e-cig or mod to create vapor.

Vape tanks are made up of seven components.

Let’s take it from the top:

  • Drip tip
  • Top cap
  • Tube (usually Pyrex or quartz glass)
  • Chimney
  • Atomizer / coil
  • Tank Base
  • 510 connection

Now we will take a quick look at each of these components one by one.

  • Drip Tip – the drip tip is the mouthpiece that you puff on. It may be a narrow drip tip for MTL vaping or a wide-bore drip tip for MTL vaping. Drip tips can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Delrin drip tips are designed to be heat resistant and remain cool when vaping and high power settings. The most common size of drip tip is the 510. If you see a tank that has a 510 drip tip, then any 510 drip tip will be compatible.
  • Top Cap – the top cap is the top piece of the vape tank assembly. The top cap may thread into the chimney or may be permanently attached to the chimney depending on the specific model. Today’s top-fill vape tanks typically use a removable cap, a rotating, or sliding feature to give access to the tank for quick refills.
  • Tube – the tube is simply the glass or metal tank that contains the e-liquid.
  • Chimney – the chimney is the section of the vape tank that connects the cap to the base and where the produced vapor is drawn through the drip tip.
  • Atomizer / Coil – the atomizer coil is the heart of the vape tank. The atomizer coil contains the heating coil and wick material, ideally organic Japanese cotton. The resistance level of the coil determines how much power is drawn from the battery and how much heat is generated. Coils generally last one to three weeks before requiring replacement. A reduction in performance or a burnt taste are indicators that it is time for a new atomizer coil.
  • Tank Base – the tank base typically houses the atomizer coil and securely holds the glass tube in place to contain the e-juice. O-rings prevent leakage. The tank base is where you will most often find the adjustable airflow valve.
  • 510 Connection – the 510 connection is the part of the vape tank that connects to the vaping device. 510 is the most common, almost universal, connection in the vaping industry.