Insert – What is it in Vaping?

Definition

An Insert is a removable component that sits inside a vapetank, pod, or rebuildable atomiser to shape airflow, hold wicking material, or house the heating coil. In Australia, the term most often refers to the small ceramic, quartz, mesh, or metal sleeves found in IGET disposable pods and other replaceable coil heads. By guiding e-liquid toward the coil and controlling how air reaches it, the insert directly affects flavour density, vapour temperature, and Hit“>throat hit. Beginners can think of it as the engine cylinder of a vape: you rarely see it working, but without the correct insert the whole device misfires.

Technical Details

Inserts are precision-moulded parts, usually 4–10 mm in diameter and 5–15 mm tall, manufactured from heat-resistant materials such as alumina ceramic, PEEK plastic, or 316-grade stainless steel. Press-fit or screw-threaded into the coil assembly, they contain micro-channels that meter e-liquid at 30–70 microns per second, preventing flooding when paired with high-VG Australian juices. Airflow inserts can be swapped to alter the bore from 1.0 mm (tight mouth-to-lung) to 3.5 mm (restricted direct-lung), while mesh inserts offer a 30–40 % increase in surface area over traditional round wire. Some Battery“>integrated battery pod kits include magnetic insert docks, ensuring perfect alignment with the 510-style positive pin and the negative threading that doubles as an insulator.

Usage & Tips

Always prime a new insert by dripping 3–4 drops of e-liquid onto visible cotton and waiting five minutes; this prevents dry hits that can crack ceramic. Match your inhale style to the insert’s airflow rating—MTL inserts work best with 50:50 nic-salt liquids, whereas DL inserts prefer 70 VG freebase. If you experience leaking, check that the insert’s silicone o-rings are seated flush; an unseated insert can short against an internal battery device and void warranty. When cleaning, rinse under warm water, air-dry for 24 h, and never dry-burn a cotton-insert coil above 15 W—overheating degrades the insulator gaskets and releases unwanted compounds.

History & Context

Early rebuildable atomisers (2012) required vapers to wrap coils on screws; the 2014 introduction of drop-in ceramic inserts simplified coil replacement and spurred the rise of Australian pod brands like IGET. Today, interchangeable airflow inserts allow one device to cater to both tight MTL smokers and cloud-chasing DL vapers, reflecting the local market’s demand for versatile, TGO-110-compliant hardware.