Quick Release – What It Means in Vaping Devices
Definition
Quick Release is a magnetic or spring-loaded bayonet mechanism that lets you detach a vapetank, pod, or battery segment from the mod with a quarter-turn or simple pull—no unscrewing required. Designed for speed and convenience, it allows instant coil swaps, faster refills, and safer storage while reducing wear on 510 threads. Whether you’re cloud-chasing with a quad coil RDA or swapping nic-salt pods on the go, Quick Release keeps the connection secure when vaping yet effortless when you need to separate parts.
Technical Details
Inside a Quick Release 510 collar, two stainless-steel bayonet lock into grooves at 45°; a silicone O-ring maintains 2 N of downward pressure so resistance stays below 0.0003 Ω. Pods use rare-earth neodymium rings (N52 grade, 1.2 mm thick) rated for 3 kg pull force, aligned by polarising keys to prevent reverse polarity. Auto-disconnect tolerance is 0.05 mm, ensuring the gold-plated pins maintain contact until the final 10° of twist. Variations include side-lever, push-button, and magnetic-only formats; high-end squonk mods add a secondary locking pin for transport. Most systems tolerate 40 A continuous current and fit 24 mm decks without overhang.
Compatibility & Measurements
- Threaded adapter height: 4.5 mm
- Magnetic gap: 0.2 mm
- Spring force: 5–7 N
- Compatible with 510, 810 drip tips & most quad post decks
Usage & Tips
Align the marker dots before pushing down and twisting clockwise a quarter-turn; an audible click confirms lock. To detach, press lightly, twist anti-clockwise, and pull—never yank the Tip“>drip tip. Clean the contact pins weekly with isopropyl alcohol to remove e-liquid residue and prevent arcing. If the tank wobbles, check the O-ring for nicks and stretch a spare 1 mm silicone ring over the collar. When flying, engage the secondary lock or carry pods in a quick-release case to avoid auto-seMI-disconnect from cabin pressure changes. Always switch off the mod before detaching batteries to protect the quick-release logic board.
History & Context
Quick Release first appeared on 2016 high-wattage box mods as manufacturers sought to reduce Thread“>510 thread wear from frequent coil testing. The vaping community’s shift toward rebuildable atomisers and quad core coils accelerated adoption; today, most Australian-designed squonk and AIO devices feature magnetic quick-release pods, reflecting local vapers’ preference for fast flavour rotation and TPD-compliant 2 mL refills.