Liquid Pad Set for Dosing Capsules

Liquid Pads for Dosing Capsules

Liquid pad dosing capsules solve the problem of running concentrates, oils, and liquid extracts through a vaporiser designed for dry herb. Each liquid pad is a small stainless steel mesh disc (approximately 13 x 6 mm) that sits inside your dosing capsule to wick and distribute non-solid materials evenly across the heating chamber. This set of four pads keeps your vaporiser's oven clean while delivering smooth, efficient vapour. If you own a Storz & Bickel Mighty, Mighty+, Crafty, or Crafty+ and you've been wanting to buy a simple solution for running waxes or oils through your dosing capsules, these liquid pad dosing capsules are the missing piece.

Why You Need Liquid Pads for Your Dosing Capsules

Liquid pad dosing capsules prevent uneven heating, material waste, and sticky residue build-up that occurs when concentrates are loaded directly into a capsule without a pad. Dosing capsules were designed for dry herb. Drop a concentrate or liquid extract straight into one without a liquid pad and you'll get uneven heating, wasted material pooling at the bottom, and a sticky residue baked onto the capsule mesh that's a nightmare to clean. We've seen customers bring capsules into the shop that look like they've been dipped in tar — all because they skipped this step.

The stainless steel mesh acts as a wick. It absorbs the liquid, spreads it across a larger surface area, and holds it in contact with the heated walls of the capsule. According to data from the Beckley Foundation's research into vaporisation efficiency, even heat distribution is one of the most important factors in reducing material waste during a session. The result: more vapour per load, less waste, and a capsule you can actually clean afterwards. At 13 mm across, each pad sits flush inside a standard Storz & Bickel dosing capsule with zero modification needed. You press it in, add your concentrate on top, close the lid, and you're done.

One honest limitation: these pads do reduce the usable volume inside the capsule by roughly 30%. If you're loading thick, viscous concentrates, you'll want to warm the pad with a quick empty heat cycle first so the material flows into the mesh rather than sitting on top. Thin oils and liquid extracts absorb immediately — no pre-heating needed.

How to Use Stainless Steel Liquid Pad Dosing Capsules

Using liquid pad dosing capsules takes under 60 seconds from start to first draw — here is the step-by-step process.

1. Take one liquid pad from the set and drop it into an empty Storz & Bickel dosing capsule. The pad should sit flat at the bottom — give it a gentle press with your finger to make sure it's seated.
2. Apply a small amount of concentrate, wax, or liquid extract directly onto the surface of the liquid pad. A rice-grain-sized amount (roughly 0.05 g) is a good starting point for waxes; for thinner oils, 2 to 3 drops will do.
3. Close the dosing capsule lid. The lid should click shut without resistance — if it doesn't, you've overloaded. Remove a bit of material.
4. Insert the loaded dosing capsule into your vaporiser's heating chamber as you normally would.
5. Set your vaporiser temperature. For concentrates, most users find the best results between 190 and 210 degrees Celsius. Start lower and work up — you'll taste the difference.
6. After your session, let the capsule cool for at least 2 minutes before opening. The spent liquid pad can be soaked in isopropyl alcohol (90% or higher) for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinsed and air-dried. Reuse until the mesh starts to look warped or clogged.

From Our Counter: What We've Learnt Selling These

Around 7 out of 10 customers who buy liquid pad dosing capsules from our shop are first-time concentrate users switching from dry herb — and the most common question we get is whether you need one pad per capsule or whether you can stack two. One pad per capsule. Stacking reduces airflow through the mesh by approximately 50% and you end up with weak, wispy draws. One pad, seated flat, every time.

The second thing worth knowing: these pads pick up residue. After 8 to 10 sessions with the same pad, even with cleaning, you'll notice a slight discolouration and a faint taste carryover. Four pads in a set means you can rotate through them and always have a clean one ready while the others soak. Compared to the standard Storz & Bickel liquid pad set (which doesn't include the dosing capsule fit), these are specifically sized at 13 mm to sit inside the capsule rather than loose in the oven — a small but critical distinction if you want to keep your heating chamber pristine. Data reported by the EMCDDA notes that proper vaporisation technique, including even material distribution, can significantly reduce harmful byproduct formation compared to combustion methods.

Another honest observation from behind the counter: customers who get the best results tend to order a set of 8 or more dosing capsules alongside these pads. Pre-loading 4 capsules with liquid pads and 4 without gives you the flexibility to switch between concentrates and dry herb without any downtime. The Storz & Bickel Capsule Caddy holds 8 capsules and fits in a pocket — worth considering if you vape on the go.

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Last updated: April 2026