Carb Caps

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Looking for the right carb cap to upgrade your dab rig? INHALCO carries 100+ carb caps across every major style — directional, bubble, flat, spinner, terp slurper, and UFO — designed to fit 14mm to 30mm quartz bangers. Browse our full Dab Rig collection → What Is a Carb Cap? A carb cap is a small lid placed over a heated dab nail or quartz banger during a dab session. It restricts airflow and traps heat, which lowers the pressure inside the banger and allows cannabis concentrates to vaporize at lower temperatures (typically 450–550°F instead of 700°F+). Key function: preserves terpenes, intensifies flavor, prevents waste, and produces smoother hits. Types of Carb Caps — Quick Comparison The four most common carb cap styles in recent years, plus two specialty types: Carb Cap Type Best For Airflow Control Compatibility Skill Level Directional Flat-top quartz bangers, even vapor Manual / precise 25mm or 30mm flat-top Intermediate Bubble Universal use, easy handling Rotating / adjustable Most 14–30mm bangers Beginner Flat Simple low-temp dabs Fixed / passive Flat-top bangers Beginner Spinner Maximum flavor with terp pearls Auto vortex spin Flat-top + 2–3 terp pearls Intermediate Terp Slurper Terp slurper bangers only Vertical pillar seal Terp slurper bangers Advanced UFO / Disc Restricted airflow, terp pearl spin Slotted vortex Flat-top bangers Intermediate 1. Directional Flow Carb Cap A directional carb cap features an angled nozzle that lets you manually steer airflow to any corner of the banger. By rotating the cap, you push concentrate puddles toward hotter zones, ensuring nothing goes to waste. Best for: dabbers who want full manual control on flat-top quartz bangers. 2. Bubble Carb Cap A bubble carb cap has a round, bubble-shaped body with a pivoting stem. Rotating or tilting the cap adjusts airflow without needing precise alignment, making it the most beginner-friendly option. Best for: new dabbers and anyone who owns multiple banger sizes. 3. Flat Carb Cap The f