1) Scope & Roles (Empty Shell vs Finished Goods)

Empty disposable housings are not finished cannabis products. Your licensed filler is responsible for cannabinoid COAs, label approvals, and retail compliance. Our SOP focuses on hardware-side controls that reduce leak rate, DOA, and RMA during scale-up.

2) Pre-RFQ Pack: What to Request

• Datasheet & CAD: chamber volume, materials, o-ring durometer, mouthpiece lock, window/screen options; tolerance stack-up tables.
• Process docs: assembly drawings, torque specs, sealing depth, incoming QC checklist, AQL plans.
• Battery doc slot: model ID and UN 38.3 test summary commitment at PO stage. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

Start your vendor shortlist from a reference shell, e.g., ace ultra premium packman (internal category link).

3) Sampling & Bench Methods

3.1 Test Conditions

Define sample size, temperature/humidity, and cycles. Use a surrogate fluid with target viscosity to evaluate wicking and seals without cannabis content.

3.2 Metrics

• Pressure drop (Pa) vs flow (L/min)
• Output curve (V/A) across draw window; cutoff time
• Heat-soak & altitude leak stress; cap compression retention
• Charge time and retention after 30/60 days

Document fixtures, sensors, and error bars so the pilot line can reproduce your results.

4) Pilot Runs & PPAP-style Qualification

• Dimensional study: critical-to-quality features (chimney concentricity, seal compression).
• Incoming QC: AQL levels, sampling frequency, traceability labels.
• Line trials: filling, capping, aging, and ship-ready packaging trials with disposition rules.

Planning 2–5 k pilot? Align vendor QC forms with your MES/LIMS before PO issuance.

5) Battery & Transport Safety (UN 38.3)

Integrated lithium cells must pass UN Manual of Tests and Criteria §38.3. In the U.S., manufacturers must make a UN 38.3 test summary available for each cell/pack design; shippers and carriers rely on it for compliance. Keep the TS on file for audits and freight acceptance. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

6) Safety Design Notes (IEC 62133-2)

IEC 62133-2 outlines safety requirements for portable, sealed secondary lithium systems, including electrical/mechanical abuse and protective circuits (over-charge, short-circuit, thermal). Aligning design and QA with this framework reduces field risk and warranty exposure. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}

7) Packaging & Symbols (IICPS)

Several jurisdictions use the IICPS—ASTM D8441’s international symbol—to mark intoxicating cannabinoid products. It applies to finished goods (not empty shells). Confirm if your state mandates the symbol and its size/color specs before print. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}

8) Scale-up Controls, Warranty & SLAs

• Supply: MOQ, lead time, safety stock, E&O terms.
• Quality: RMA triggers (leak/DOA rate), corrective-action SLA, CAPA loops.
• Docs: UN 38.3 TS, batch/lot traceability, serialization or tamper-evident options.

If operating across states, keep a living note on state-law variance and update it periodically (medical vs adult-use counts). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

9) Internal Links (choose what fits your IA)

• ace x packman disposable — overview of empty AIO housings
• ace packman disposable 2 gram wholesale — 2 g class empty housings

10) FAQ

Do you sell filled products?

No. We supply empty hardware shells only (no oil) for licensed B2B filling in legal jurisdictions.

Who provides cannabinoid COAs?

Your licensed oil supplier and accredited labs (hardware vendors provide battery/QA docs such as UN 38.3 test summaries). :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Is the IICPS symbol required?

Some states require IICPS on finished goods; check your state rules and label specs. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}

Last updated: Sep 24, 2025 — refreshed PHMSA/IEC/ASTM citations and state-law note.