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Quartz bangers (as known as dab bangers)are one of the most important and popular components in dab rigs, used to heat and vaporize concentrates during the dabbing process. Made from high-quality quartz crystal, quartz bangers boast excellent heat resistance and durability, providing the cleanest and most flavorful vaporization experience.

As one of the premium types of dab nails, quartz bangers offer the fastest heating times and the most flavorful hits. Quartz bangers come in various shapes and sizes and can be divided into three main parts:

1.Bucket: The bucket is where the concentrates are heated, shaped like a cup. The angle of the joint is crucial for optimal performance.

2.Joint: The joint is the tube at the end of the banger, used to connect the banger to your dab rig or water pipe. The angle of the joint is significant. The correct joint size ensures a good seal, resulting in the best vaporization effect and impact.

3.Neck: The neck is the tube connecting the joint and the bucket, and it is the longest part of a top-quality quartz banger. It effectively guides smoke flow and heat dissipation.

With the continuous enhancement of quartz banger designs and functions, the market has evolved from having uniform styles to offering new versions that combine with dab accessories to bring more functionality and the same high-quality quartz bangers. Below are the common types of quartz bangers, providing advice and guidance for bulk purchasing:

1.Banger Bucket: The banger bucket is one of the most common and basic types of bangers. The design and thickness of the banger bucket can affect the uniformity and efficiency of heating concentrates. Based on different designs of the banger bucket, they are categorized into:

• Flat Top Nail: The flat top nail is currently the most popular shape among quartz nails and is the standard for bangers. With higher quartz walls opposite the neck/joint, they offer a perfect combination of form and function. Flat-Top Quartz Bangers are compatible with most carb caps, forming a good seal.

• Angled Banger: The angled banger has a neck cut at a slight angle, helping to prevent concentrates from flowing down the side and enhancing the vaporization effect.

• Beveled Banger: With beveled or rounded edges, these bangers make it easier to guide dabs onto the heated surface, reducing waste.

• Round Bottom Banger: The round bottom banger has an arched bottom, which helps reduce concentrate waste by forcing the concentrates to gather at the center of the round bottom for full vaporization.

2.Opaque Bottom Banger: The opaque bottom banger is made of quartz at the bottom of the bucket, which is not as transparent as the rest of the banger. Opaque or frosted quartz heats up faster and retains heat longer than clear quartz. This is an advantage when heating the bottom of the banger for dabs, allowing for a slower, more controlled dabbing experience.

3.Terp Slurper Banger: Terp Slurpers are unique quartz bangers on the market. This design allows extracts to fully vaporize and drip into a dish, providing optimal flavor. The dish has airflow slits that push the concentrates back into the main part of the banger to improve circulation. Adding a few terp pearls makes these bangers even more flavorful.

4.Core Reactor Banger: The Core Reactor Banger has a solid piece of quartz embedded in the bottom, helping to retain heat for a longer time. It comes with a crank cap with a knob, which helps airflow push the concentrates until they are fully vaporized.

5.Thermal Quartz Banger: The thermal dab nail type features a double-wall design to prevent the dab from being sucked into the dab rig, ensuring complete vaporization of the product. Another key feature of thermal quartz bangers is that they allow you to use a bubble carb cap to regulate the airflow in the banger. The carb cap placed on top of the nail utilizes more airflow to stir and move the dab around the banger surface, achieving full vaporization with minimal waste. Thermal quartz bangers help insulate and maintain a constant temperature, allowing for a more controlled and efficient dabbing experience.

6.Cold Start Banger: The Cold Start Banger is an innovative product for dab nails. This banger allows you to place the concentrate in the banger before heating it, then gradually heat it. This method allows precise control over the vaporization process and is favored by those who prefer low-temperature, high-flavor hits.

The advantage of quartz bangers

As the most crucial element in the dabbing experience, the importance of the dab nail cannot be overstated. Common dab nails on the market include titanium domeless nails, quartz bangers, and ceramic domeless nails. Titanium domeless nails are durable and retain heat well but can alter the taste of the dab. Ceramic domeless nails provide a clean taste but are fragile and take longer to heat. Quartz bangers are popular for their clean taste and quick heating time. Compared to other materials for dab rig nails, quartz bangers have several significant advantages, including:

• Excellent Heat Retention: Quartz has superior heat retention, effectively vaporizing concentrates.

• Durability: Quartz is very durable and resistant to thermal stress, making it less likely to crack or break.

• Clean Taste: Quartz does not interfere with the taste of concentrates, providing a clean and pure flavor.

• Ease of Cleaning: Quartz bangers are relatively easy to clean, especially when using appropriate cleaning methods and solutions.

How do I properly heat a quartz banger?

A: Use a torch to heat the banger evenly until it glows slightly (around 600–800°F). Allow it to cool for 30–60 seconds before applying concentrates. This ensures an optimal dabbing experience without burning the product or damaging the banger.

How to Clean a Quartz Banger

• Routine Cleaning

It is recommended to clean the quartz banger immediately after each use while it is still warm to prevent concentrates from cooling and sticking, which makes cleaning more difficult.

 1: While the quartz banger is warm (but not hot), use a cotton swab to remove excess oil and residue from the bottom.

 2: Dip a cotton swab in isopropyl alcohol and wipe the inside of the banger to dissolve any remaining residue.

 3: Use a dry cotton swab to remove excess liquid and the dissolved oil or wax.

• Deep Cleaning

Performing regular deep cleaning helps remove stubborn residues, maintains the banger's heating efficiency, ensures even heating, enhances flavor during evaporation, and extends the lifespan of the quartz banger.

 1: Soak the quartz banger in a container filled with a mixture of isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt. Let it soak for an extended period, even up to 12 hours, to loosen any residue.

 2: After soaking, rinse the banger thoroughly with warm water.

 3: Use a dab tool or a scraper to gently remove any loosened residue.

 4: Heat the quartz banger with a torch to 600–800°F (315–425°C) to burn off or loosen any remaining residue.

 5: Use a cotton swab dipped in isopropyl alcohol to clean off the loosened residue. Follow up with a dry cotton swab to remove excess alcohol. Repeat this process until the quartz banger is completely clean.

Choosing the Right Quartz Dab Banger Size

As part of a dab rig setup, selecting the right quartz dab banger involves considering compatibility with the dab rig's size, gender, and angle:

1.Determine the Rig's Gender: Identify if the rig joint is male or female to determine the required banger joint.

2.Confirm the Dab Banger Size: The size of the dab rig must match the size of the banger nail for a proper connection. The three main joint sizes are 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm.

3.Joint Angle: The angle of the nail neck determines its angle. The main difference between 45-degree and 90-degree bangers is the joint angle. The joint angle affects how the banger fits into the water pipe. A 45-degree banger is more suitable for small rigs due to its angle, which restricts airflow and has a shorter heat retention time, making it ideal for low-temperature dabbing. A 90-degree banger can fit larger rigs, with easy airflow allowing for even heat distribution, handling high-temperature dabbing, and providing better flavor.