With tattoo needle cartridges becomingincreasingly popular, artists no longer have to have multiple setups to achievebeautiful results. However, with all thetattoo cartridges available on the market, how do you make sure that you arechoosing the best tattoo needle cartridges for your specific needs? There are 5 main points you should considerbefore purchasing tattoo needle cartridges.
Make SureYou Are Choosing High-Quality Tattoo Cartridge Needles and Well ConstructedTattoo Cartridges
The best tattoo cartridges will be made fromhigh-quality steel and should be ultra-sharp. This will ensure precision,accuracy, and safety when creating tattoos. The needles in the tattoo cartridgeshould be free from imperfections or bends. You should also make sure that the tattoo cartridges hold the needlessecurely and that the needles line up evenly and are well-soldered. The lastthing you need is a needle coming loose while you are inking a client. The cartridge itself should be made fromhigh-quality materials that reduce friction.
Pay Attention to the Tip of the Tattoo Needle Cartridge
Whether an artist chooses an open or closed tipcan be up to both personal preference and the style of tattoo that they aredoing. Artists that work with colorful designs and switch colors often mayprefer open tips. That is because open tips are sometimes easier to clean,making changing tattoo ink colors a little easier on artists.
However, many artistsprefer the added stability that a closed tip can offer. Additionally, closedtips can hold a larger quantity of ink and provide a steadier flow. For thesereasons, artists working in strictly black and gray often prefer theconvenience of closed-tip tattoo needle cartridges. While they are preferred cartridges whenusing just black tattoo ink or gray wash for black and gray work and shading,many artists that use color also choose closed tips for stability.
Check theTattoo Needle Cartridge for Backflow
To prevent the need for frequent refills, tattooneedle cartridges are designed to hold ink inside of them. However, with some needle cartridges, a smallamount of ink can flow back into the machine. This backflow can cause cross-contamination between clients that canlead to infection or the spread of diseases including Hepatitis and HIV.
To keep their clients safe, artists should onlychoose cartridges with a mechanism in place to prevent backflow. Backflow can be prevented with a small rubbervalve that acts as a seal between the cartridge and the device. Always test for backflow by putting a fewdrops of water in the cartridge and then pressing the stem down onto a tissue orpaper towel. The surface should remaindry without any water leaking out from the stem.
Make SureThat the Tattoo Needle Cartridges Come Pre-Sterilized
With all the information available about tattoosafety, it is not up for dispute that there are risks associated with tattooing. As any reputable tattoo artist knows, onlysterile needles should be used for tattooing. Good tattoo needle cartridgesshould save an artist time and make their work easier. They should not beadding extra steps, like autoclaving, to your routine. That is why it is important to choose tattoocartridges that come pre-sterilized and individually packaged.
The tattoo needle cartridges that you chooseshould come individually packaged. They should have a lot number and expirationdate and be labeled as “Sterile”. Make sure to keep the lot number and expirationdate for your records.
Check theTattoo Needle Cartridges for Compatibility With Your Tattoo Machine
You should not have to buy a whole new machinejust because you are changing the brand of tattoo cartridges that you use.While most brands of needles have a “universal fit” for rotary machines, thefit can differ slightly from brand to brand. Purchasing one box to test the fitis a great way to try out new cartridge needles without making a majorinvestment. Additionally, if you want to use cartridges with a coil machine,you will need an adapter.
WhyQuantum Tattoo Needle Cartridges Are the Best Tattoo Cartridges on the Market
We understand that tattoo artists with deepknowledge of tattoos and a passion for client safety are the best positioned totell us what they want from a tattoo needle cartridge. We listened and developed Quantum Tattoo Cartridges hand in hand withindustry-leading tattoo artists. Our goal was twofold. Our first goal was to develop tattoo needlecartridges that meet the same rigorous safety standards that Quantum TattooInks are known for. Of equal importance was to develop a product that iscomfortable and easy for artists to use that creates perfect lines and gorgeousshading with smooth ink flow for even deposit. These are a few of the featuresthat make our tattoo needle cartridges exceptional:
●Made WithHigh-Quality Materials: Quantum Tattoo Cartridge needles areultra sharp and made with the highest-quality Japanese steel.
●SuperiorConstruction: Quantum Tattoo Cartridges have a unique stabilizingsystem, made from medical plastic, to reduce friction between the needle andhousing. This provides both a quieter experience and more precise results.
●Closed Tip for Stability: We worked with tattoo artists todevelop the Quantum Tattoo Cartridge closed tip system. While switching colors may take an extrasecond or two, you will save time with fewer refills. The added stability is well worth theeffort.
●Backflow Prevention: Quantum Tattoo Cartridges keepyour clients safe and your machine in tip-top shape with our special backflowprevention valve. You will never have toworry about cross-contamination.
●Sterile and Individually Sealed: Each QuantumTattoo Cartridge is sterile and comes individually wrapped to ensure the utmostsafety for your clients. They can watch you open it right in front of them.
●Compatible With Your Machine: Quantum TattooCartridges are universallycompatible with most rotary machines including the most popular and trusted brands.You won’t have to invest in a whole new machine to use our tattoo needlecartridges.
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