510 Carts
About 510 Carts in Canada
A 510 cart is a pre-filled THC oil cartridge that screws onto any standard 510-thread vape battery — the universal connector used by almost every vape pen. Cartridges come in strain-true and dessert-flavoured varieties, hit at the press of a button, and swap in seconds. At VanCity Labs, every 510 cart is filled in-house with our own 90% THC oil.
About 510 Carts in Canada
The 510 thread is the closest thing vaping has to a universal plug. It started life in early e-cigarette hardware — popularized by Joyetech around 2007 — and because the design was never locked down, every battery and cartridge maker built to the same threads. The cannabis world inherited that standard, and today the 510 cart is the default way to vape THC in Canada: potent, pocketable, nothing to grind or roll, and no lingering smell — a few draws and it goes back in your pocket.
The VanCity Labs cart wall covers both directions people shop: strain classics like Banana Kush, Ice Cream Cake, and Blue Zkittlez alongside dessert flavours like Cola Blast, Cream Soda Swirl, and Orange Creamsicle. Every cartridge is filled in-house with 90% THC distillate blended with strain-specific terpenes — extracted from our own BC-grown flower, with no middlemen and no third-party brands. One battery runs the entire wall.
What Makes a Cart a "510"
The name refers to the standardized threading at the cartridge's base — commonly explained as ten threads at a 0.5 mm pitch. What matters in practice: any 510 cart fits any standard 510 battery, regardless of brand. The rare exceptions are proprietary pod systems, which use their own connectors — if your battery takes a screw-in cart, ours fit. Inside, every cart is the same three parts: a glass tank holding the oil, a ceramic heating core, and a mouthpiece.
The number that deserves your attention is the potency. At 90% THC, cartridge oil is roughly triple the strength of strong flower, puff for puff — so treat a couple of draws as a session, not a warm-up. Voltage matters too: the 2.5–3.3V range is the sweet spot, and lower is better for flavour. Cranking the voltage produces bigger clouds but scorches the terpenes and leaves a burnt taste.
How VanCity Labs Makes Its 510 Carts
Most cart brands buy oil from one supplier, hardware from another, and put a sticker on the result. Ours run the whole chain in-house: we grow the flower, extract the oil in our own BC lab — the same extraction programme behind our live resin and THCA diamonds — blend in strain-specific terpenes with no cutting agents or fillers, and fill every cartridge ourselves. That is 30+ years of cultivation behind a vertically integrated operation, finished to Lab Grade standards. Every order ships Canada-wide in Stealth Packaging by tracked courier.
Carts, Pens & Batteries: Picking Your Setup
A 510 cart needs a battery — a one-time purchase like our 510 vape battery — and from there, cartridges cost less per gram than disposables and give you voltage control. Disposable dab pens and weed pens win on zero setup: battery and oil sealed in one unit, nothing to charge on day one, nothing to assemble. Regular vapers usually land on the cart-plus-battery setup; occasional users and travellers often prefer disposables. Browse the full THC vapes wall to compare both, check the strain guide for terpene profiles, or take the strain quiz if you're not sure where to start.
510 Carts FAQ
What does 510 mean on a cart?
It refers to the standardized screw threading at the cartridge's base — commonly explained as ten threads at a 0.5 mm pitch. The standard came from early e-cigarette hardware and was never locked down, so nearly every vape battery and cartridge maker adopted it.
Do all carts fit all batteries?
Any 510-thread cart fits any standard 510-thread battery, across brands. The exceptions are proprietary pod systems, which use their own connectors. All VanCity Labs carts are standard 510 — they fit our 510 battery or any screw-in battery you already own.
What voltage should I use for a 510 cart?
Start low. The 2.5–3.3V range is the sweet spot for THC oil — lower settings preserve flavour and make the cart last longer, while high voltage produces harsher, burnt-tasting hits. If your battery has adjustable voltage, begin at the bottom and work up.
How long does a 1g cart last?
Roughly 150–300+ draws depending on your draw length and voltage — for moderate use that's usually one to three weeks. Shorter puffs at lower voltage stretch a cartridge considerably; long, hot pulls burn through it fastest.
Why is my cart not hitting?
Usually thickened oil or condensation in the airpath. Warm the cart in your palms for a minute, then take a few gentle pulls without pressing the button. If the mouthpiece is blocked, clear it gently with a clean pin. Never heat a cart with a lighter or open flame.
How should I store 510 carts?
Upright, at room temperature, away from direct sun and heat — a drawer beats a car dashboard. Heat thins the oil and causes leaks; cold thickens it and causes clogs. For longer storage, unscrew the cart from the battery.
How strong are VanCity Labs 510 carts?
Our carts are filled with 90% THC oil — roughly triple the potency of strong flower, puff for puff. A draw or two is a full session for many people. Newer users should start with one small puff and wait before going again, or browse the strain guide to compare profiles first.
Are 510 carts shipped discreetly?
Yes — every order ships in Stealth Packaging across Canada by tracked courier, discreet and unmarked by default. Full details are on our shipping policy page, and more general questions are covered in the FAQ. Cannabis is sold to adults 19 and older in BC.