Vape pens work by using an atomizer to heat the vaping material (whether e-liquid, wax, or dry herb) to produce vapor. Here’s a breakdown of how the atomizer functions in a vape pen:

1.Power from the Battery: When the user activates the vape pen (usually by pressing a button or drawing on it if it’s draw-activated), the battery sends power to the atomizer.

2.Heating Coil: Inside the atomizer is a heating coil, often made of materials like kanthal, stainless steel, quartz, or ceramic. This coil heats up quickly when powered by the battery.

3.Heating the Material: The coil is in contact with, or near, the vaping material (liquid, wax, or dry herb). The heat from the coil raises the temperature of the material, causing it to vaporize without reaching the point of combustion.

4.Vapor Production: As the material vaporizes, the vapor rises up through the chamber and mouthpiece, where it is inhaled by the user. In wax or dry herb vapes, the atomizer may also include a chamber to hold the material, while e-liquid vapes use wicks to absorb the liquid and transport it to the coil.

5.Temperature Control (Optional): Some vape pens have adjustable temperature settings, allowing the user to control the coil’s heat level. Lower temperatures usually produce smoother vapor with better flavor, while higher temperatures produce more vapor.