Honeycomb Airflow – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

Honeycomb Airflow is a vapeairflow design that uses multiple tiny, hexagonal or circular holes arranged like a bee’s honeycomb to let air enter the coil chamber. Its purpose is to give smooth, even suction while cooling the coil, creating dense High VG clouds and richer flavour. By spreading the incoming air across the entire coil surface, it prevents Hot Spots and harsh throat Hits, making it ideal for both beginner and cloud-chasing Australian vapers.

Technical Details

How It Works

Air travels through the Honeycomb Airflow plate, which typically contains 10–50 holes, each 0.5–1.2 mm in diameter. The pattern equalises pressure and turbulence, so vapour leaves the coil evenly. The plate sits below or around the coil in rebuildable atomisers (RDA, RTA) or in the base of some sub-ohm tanks.

Variations

• Top Honeycomb: Air enters through the top cap, reducing leakage.
• Side Honeycomb: Slots on the barrel, best for flavour.
• Hybrid Connection plates mix honeycomb with larger cyclops slots for custom draw.
• Some designs add a Heatsink fin around the plate to dissipate heat faster.

Usage & Tips

Getting the Best Experience

• Start with airflow half open; adjust to taste. Too tight can mute flavour; too loose may thin clouds.
• When building, centre the coil so every honeycomb hole hits the cotton evenly—avoiding dry Hot Spots.
• Clean the tiny holes weekly with warm water or an ultrasonic cleaner; e-liquid residue can clog them and mute flavour.
• Use 70 % VG or higher e-liquids to complement the dense airflow without flooding.
• Safety: If the atomiser gets unusually hot, check for blocked honeycomb holes or over-wicking.

History & Context

Honeycomb Airflow gained popularity around 2017 through high-end Filipino and American RDA makers seeking smoother draws than traditional cyclops slots. Today, it’s a staple in both budget and premium gear, valued by Australian cloud-chasers for its balance of flavour and vapour production.