Love is in the Aer

Aer < Ancient Greek ᾱ̓ήρ (āḗr, “air”).

During the 6 months RnD and prototyping period of the DotShell, we had evolved the concept of DotShell’s wicking method, plus its signature design of the deck and vaporisation chamber. With further testing, we then discovered that the DotShell’s approach has much potential when increasing the width and overall space of the deck / chamber combo. The performance of this design peaked with a large round deck approach. The fruitful result of the RnD work with the DotShell and its further evolution are proudly expressed through the Aer RTA, our new single coil RTA suggestion, with 24mm outer diameter.

The deck and the wicking method

So the heart of the Aer RTA is largely based on the DotShell. The deck’s form includes the distinctive two diagonal, half tube leads that serve as cotton nests, and at the same time restrict the flow of the liquid and the chamber space as desired. Cotton wicking is achieved with wick holes placed on the ceiling of the vaporisation chamber and the inner surface of this ceiling is carved, so that the whole assembly ensures a formation with impressive results on flavours analysis and vapor production. This approach has already delivered excellent results with the DotShell, but now, with even more space, larger pan head phillips post screws and more potential, it reaches highest standards of performance, regardless of your vaping preferences (MTL, rDL, DL).  

Ergonomics and functions 

We have worked on the thread-less rotary mechanism of the Tripod, with twist and pull / push actions on conveniently marked points, to improve it and make it even easier on the Aer. Stop points are involved, so that the user will have to look for alignment signs as little as possible. As with the Tripod, you can access your deck any time you want and check your build, or even change build without dumping the liquid of your tank.

With the Aer, we introduce the real time configuration of the air flow right under the coil, through fixed air flow tubes. This way, the user can swap air flow tubes any time / real time, keeping the build and the liquid inside the tank absolutely intact. The air flow is set via five pin options, with air hole diameter 0.8mm/1.0mm/1.2mm/ 1.5mm/1.8mm respectively, pinned inside a D=4.0mm nest, plus through five air flow tubes with air hole diameter 2.0mm/2.5mm/3.0mm/3.5mm/4.0mm (last one also serving as pins nest). You can always skip the tubes and enjoy a perfect, airy 5.0mm Direct Lung draw. 

The Aer utilises a new Top Cap design with no threads, which allows refilling in an instant, as you can remove and replace the Top Cap with less than half a turn.  It can host any 510 drip tip of your liking, although you will love the two 510 drip tips that will come with the device package, a wide and a narrow version for different vaping styles.

Features and specs

– Air flow tuning via five pin options 0.8mm/1.0mm/1.2mm/ 1.5mm/1.8mm respectively, pinned inside a D=4.0mm nest, plus through five air flow tubes 2.0mm/2.5mm/3.0mm/3.5mm/4.0mm. No tube for a perfect airy 5.0mm DL.
– M2.5mm pan head phillips post screws.
– Two 510 drip tips (Narrow and Wide), can also host any 510 drip tip.
– 10.0mm post-to-post space, ~6.6mm post-to-post net space , ~5.5mm coil space.
– Tank capacity 2ml / extended version in the works for 3.4ml
– Max. net coiling height ~7mm
– Chimney top inner D ~5.0mm
– Height 510 excl., 35.4mm [Drip Tip off] 

Summing up

Findings from the DotShell RnD period had been impressive – they urged us to further evolve this design approach, and we then found out how well it can do with a tad bit more spacious details. The prototypes performance peaked with a 24mm diameter round version, which has finally evolved into the Aer RTA.

The presentation and the release

Aer RTA is currently on the stage of final samples, one step before production samples and final production of its 1st batch. We are presenting the final samples to you at The Hall Of Vape Stuttgart 2022, waiting for your impressions and comments. Any last minute additions or improvements will be taken into account for the final form of the RTA, heading for production right after THoV. 

We expect to release the 1st batch of the Aer around the end of the summer / early autumn. 

Before that, see you. @ THoV 2022 !