Quartz Bangers & Nails
Dab rig nails and domes are an easy way to take your new rig to the next level. Most standard oil rigs come with glass parts to dab from. These glass parts are typically made of pyrex and will function well for light use. Although pyrex glass nails and domes will serve their purpose of allowing you to dab your favorite concentrates, they do not function near as well as quartz nails, ceramic nails, or even titanium nails.
Dab Nails
Replacement domes and nails come in three measured sizes, 10mm, 14mm, & 18mm. These fitting sizes are usually applied according to the size of the dab rig. Smaller rigs and pocket pieces will have a 10mm fitting. The largest majority of oil rigs made today will have a 14mm fitting on them. It will fit on smaller pieces all the way up to larger pieces. 18Mm is typically used on larger glass rigs and will take the heaviest of use.
Gender refers to male or female fittings. Female nails will have a fitting that goes in, and male nails will stick out. You use a male nail to go into a female fitting and a female nail to go over a male fitting. The sizes apply to each of these female and male fittings as well.
The following sizes are what you will typically see on most oil rigs in today's market
- 10mm Female
- 10mm Male
- 14mm Female
- 14mm Male
- 18mm Female
- 18mm Male
Which material is best for my new dab nail?
Titanium
Titanium nails were the earl winners of the dab nail race. They are extremely durable and will literally last a lifetime. You can superheat them to clean between uses, and they retain heat exceptionally well. They have been the workhorse of the concentrate rig industry for many years.
Quartz Banger & Nail FAQ
What size banger do I need for my rig?
Match the joint size (10mm, 14mm, or 18mm) AND the gender (male or female) of your rig's downstem. Most rigs are 14mm male downstem = you need a 14mm female banger. Check by looking at the joint: hollow tube on top = female, solid tapered end = male.
Quartz vs titanium vs ceramic — which nail material is best?
Quartz is the 2026 standard: cleanest flavor, easy to season, safe at all temperatures, mid-tier price. Titanium is nearly indestructible but requires careful seasoning to avoid metallic taste. Ceramic gives the smoothest low-temp dabs but is fragile. For 90% of users: quartz.
What temperature should I heat my banger to?
Low-temp dabs (450-550°F) preserve terpenes and flavor. Mid-temp (550-650°F) is a balanced middle. High-temp (700°F+) delivers big vapor but burns off flavor. Use an infrared thermometer if precision matters, or count: torch for 25-30 seconds, wait 40 seconds, dab.
Do I need a carb cap with my banger?
Yes — a carb cap traps heat and controls airflow so your concentrate vaporizes at a lower temperature, preserving flavor and using less material. It's the single biggest quality-of-life upgrade you can add to a rig. Any flat directional carb cap works with most bangers.
How do I clean a quartz banger?
After each dab, use a cotton swab dipped in 91%+ ISO to wipe the bucket while still warm (never hot). Weekly: soak the whole banger in ISO for 15-20 minutes, then rinse and let dry completely before reheating. Never torch a wet banger — it will crack.
