Drip Tip Materials and Why They Are Best For You

Are you planning to start vaping anytime soon? Ever wondered what gadgets and accessories are needed to ensure a great vaping experience? Well, one of the most important accessories required by every user is a drip tip. A drip tip is a simple mouthpiece fitted at the top of the chimney and allows vapor to pass through from the inner chamber. What you ought to know is that you can never have a great vaping experience without a drip tip. Whether you are using a sub-ohm tank or an RBA, a drip tip is a must e-cigarette accessory. Drip tips are designed to offer users flexibility especially when it comes to adjusting flavors. This is great because users are able to flush out the old vapor and replace it with a new one. That is not all. Users have the opportunity of experiencing the best performance when vaping. What you ought to know is that there are several brands and models available in the market. Apart from color, design and price, one of the most important factors that needs to be a top priority is the material used in the manufacture of the drip tip. Why? The type of material used plays an important role when it comes to performance. Want to know the type of materials used in the manufacture of drip tips? Read on! Types of materials 1. Metal [columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Blending and processing two or more metals into alloy increases the new compound’s stability ii. Metal can be crafted into different shapes and designs iii. Metals like stainless steel have the ability to withstand corrosion iv. Can be cleaned off to have a polished look v. Can be recycled [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. The end product can be expensive. ii. Gunk may coat the surface over a long period of time creating a toxic surface. [/column] [/columns] This is one of the most abundant mineral type that has helped to shape the foundation of human civilization. If you were to follow the history of man, you will learn that man started to shape the world once he learned how to mine, design and craft iron into tools. As years progressed, a man was able to discover new metals through mining and blending to create alloys. Some of the metals men have been able to mine and process into alloys include brass, bronze, copper, tin, steel, stainless steel, aluminum and titanium among others. Today, drip tips are manufactured with different types of metals like titanium, stainless steel and brass assuring users of a stylish and beautifully crafted gadget.

2. Glass

  [columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Glass can be crafted into different shapes and designs ii. Colored minerals can be added to glass creating colored glass iii. Does not require the application of paint iv. Can withstand reactions with common chemicals v. Easy to clean [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. Can break easily ii. Can chip easily too [/column] [/columns] Apart from metal and plastic, glass is the third most popular and most common material used to craft different products. Glass is a non crystalline solid which is available as a transparent material. Thanks to its versatile nature, glass is used in technological and decorative applications like tableware and optoelectronics. What most people don’t know is that glass is actually made from the melting of different minerals where silica makes up a large percentage. Silica is commonly found in sand and when combined with soda ash and limestone, the end product is glass after being exposed to 1700 degrees C. To create colored glass, manufacturers add other materials. Here are the pros and cons why glass is used in the manufacture of drip tips.

3. Plastic

[columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Plastic is inexpensive thus products created from it are affordable too ii. It can be crafted into different shapes and designs iii. Teflon and delrin have heat resistant properties making them perfect materials for making e-cig accessories iv. Has a silky smooth texture v. Readily available [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. Plastic has been found to contain bisphenol A which may leach chemicals into your body. ii. Can react with different chemicals. [/column] [/columns] Plastic is readily available and is used in the making of different products. It possesses unique properties which makes it a great material for crafting different products. One type of plastic that is a favorite for manufacturers is Teflon. Teflon is used in non stick cookware due to its heat resistant property. Furthermore, it has a silky smooth texture. Another type of plastic used by manufacturers is delrin. Unlike Teflon which is expensive, delrin is affordable. Furthermore, it is available in different colors. As a result, it is widely used in the manufacture of e-cigarette components which include drip tips.

4. Stabilized wood

[columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Stabilized wood is more durable than untreated unnatural wood ii. The wood is less likely to develop problems in the future compared to natural wood iii. it’s easier to get a good polished finish iv. The stabilizing solution helps to harden the wood [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. Its more expensive than untreated natural wood ii. Overheating the wood may result in warping iii. Gets scratches easily. [/column] [/columns] This is a type of wood which is infused with a chemical stabilizing solution to ensure durability and ease of use. Working with stabilized wood is similar to working with hardwood. Not only can manufacturers cut and shape the stabilized wood but they can sand it too. Stabilized wood is formed when dry wood containing 10% less moisture content is dipped in a stabilizing solution. The container housing the dry wood and stabilizing solution is then placed under a vacuum and high pressure. This helps to ensure that the stabilization solution seeps deeper into the wood. Once it’s completely cured, heat is applied.

5. Carbon fiber

[columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. It’s a lightweight material composed of carbon fibers ii. The material is extremely strong iii. Cannot degrade or wear out easily iv. Gives an object a stylish and exotic look [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. It’s expensive to manufacture ii. Cannot be used on its own. [/column] [/columns] This is an extremely strong plastic that is lightweight in nature and contains carbon fibers. As an expensive material to produce, it is widely used in aerospace, automotive, sports goods and other consumer applications. The reason why carbon fiber is used in the above industries and many more is due to its higher strength to weight ratio. During the manufacture of carbon fiber, two parts are required – a matrix and a reinforcement. Carbon fiber is the reinforcement while the matrix is a polymer resin.

6. Ceramic

[columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Materials such as clay are readily available ii. Can be crafted into different objects iii. Ceramics are available in different shades and colors iv. Durable [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. Lip gunk may form on the mouthpiece. It is advisable to have alcohol wipes to ensure high standards of hygiene ii. May chip if dropped on tiled or stone floor. [/column] [/columns] Ceramic is one of the best and safest materials used to craft different objects. It has been selected as the right material for manufacturing drip tips and e-cig accessories due to its resistance to heat, chemicals and corrosion among others. The material is available in different shades and colors allowing manufacturers to craft beautiful pieces. As an inorganic and nonmetallic compound, ceramics are made from clay and other materials before being fired in a kiln to harden the object.

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[columns] [column size="1/2"]Pros i. Low thermal conductivity ii. Has the ability of repelling water and can form watertight seals iii. Eliminates the chance for microbial growth iv. Has low chemical reactivity v. Flexible, stretchy and easy to bend [/column] [column size="1/2"]Cons i. Should not be exposed to an open flame ii. Not suitable for people who love to chew the tips. [/column] [/columns] Silicone rubber is widely used in different applications. This is because the material is non reactive, stable and resistant to high temperature. Today, the material is used in the manufacture of products used in cooking, baking and food storage. Its use has been extended to medical devices and implants too. As a highly adhesive gel, it is passed through a curing process finally creating a flexible, stretchy and easy to bend material. Silicone rubber was first created to provide the world with a better insulating material. This led to the material being used in electric motors, generators and now, e-cigarette accessories. Final Thoughts When shopping for a drip tip, it is important to consider the type of material used in its construction. The type of material used plays a crucial role in the performance of the vaping gadget. As a result, users are able to exhale large clouds of smoke. Materials used to manufacture drip tips include metal, glass, plastic, stabilized wood, ceramic, silicone rubber and carbon fiber. Planning to shop for a drip tip? It all depends on your personal preference. Take your time to test and experience the available models. Good luck!