Stainless steel tip 18DT
- Stock: In Stock
- Estimated delivery time: Thursday, 23.04.2026
- Product code: 372158
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Description
The tips are made of stainless steel, premium quality.
It is safe and easy to clean or sterilize.
Tip type Diamond-rhombus shape.
Compatible with needles: RL and RS
The 18DT stainless steel tip is the largest diamond tip in the range, manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, designed for 18-needle diamond configurations, providing the maximum possible coverage for shading and filling on very large surfaces. This ultra-specialized size is exclusively intended for elite artists working monumental projects: full back with extensive shading, bodysuits, full-scale Japanese projects, and blackwork pieces with gradual transitions on immense surfaces. The maximum-size diamond opening accommodates the 18 needles, allowing the largest possible ink volume deposition with a diamond configuration, reducing working time to the absolute minimum on extended surfaces. Manufactured from surgical-grade stainless steel, it withstands unlimited autoclave sterilization cycles at 134 degrees Celsius. The CNC-machined interior with precision finish ensures optimal ink flow even through this massive needle configuration. Working with the 18DT tip is a major technical challenge requiring a tattoo machine with maximum torque, an artist with extensive experience, and perfected control of pressure and movement direction. Compatible with standard tube systems, but use with 35mm grips and high-power machines is imperatively recommended. The 18DT tip is a rare, ultra-specialized piece found only in the collections of the most dedicated and experienced artists in the industry. It is the definitive tool for maximum efficiency on the largest surfaces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should use the 18DT tip?
The 18DT tip is exclusively intended for elite artists with years of experience in large-surface shading. It is an ultra-specialized size requiring perfected control and high-power equipment. Artists without extensive experience should work with 9DT-14DT.
What tattoo machine is needed for 18 diamond needles?
For 18 needles, a machine with maximum torque is needed: powerful coil machines with heavy springs or direct drive rotary machines with maximum power motors. Standard pen machines and regular rotary machines lack sufficient power. The power supply must be professional grade.
How rarely is the 18DT tip used?
The 18DT tip is one of the most rarely used sizes. Even artists who own it use it only a few times per year for specific large-scale projects. It is an extreme specialty piece, not a daily-use consumable.
What needles are used with the 18DT tip?
The 18DT tip is used with 18-magnum needles: 18M1 (standard Magnum) or 18CM (Curved Magnum). Curved magnum needles are particularly popular with this size as they offer smoother, more natural shading on very large surfaces.
What is the difference between 18DT and 14DT?
The difference is in coverage and difficulty. The 18DT covers a significantly larger area per pass than the 14DT, further reducing working time on massive pieces. However, 18DT is much harder to control and requires more powerful equipment.
Can the 18DT tip be used for color packing?
Yes, the 18DT tip is extremely efficient for color packing on very large surfaces. It deposits a large ink volume with each pass, allowing rapid coverage of extended areas. However, controlling color intensity requires considerable experience.
How is the 18DT tip sterilized?
Standard protocol of ultrasonic cleaning followed by autoclaving at 134 degrees Celsius. The very wide opening facilitates interior cleaning. Carefully inspect the interior, especially the diamond shape corners, for ink residue.
What grip is needed for the 18DT tip?
A 35mm grip is needed for the 18DT tip. The force required to work with 18 needles demands a firm, comfortable hold. The large grip distributes pressure evenly across the hand, reducing fatigue during extended extensive shading sessions.
Is the 18DT tip available in a disposable variant?
The 18DT size is extremely rare and available almost exclusively in the reusable stainless steel variant. Low demand makes disposable variant production commercially unviable. The stainless steel variant is actually preferable for this specialty size.
Is the 18DT tip suitable for traditional style?
The 18DT tip is too large for classic traditional style where lines and shading are moderately sized. It is designed for monumental pieces and shading on very large surfaces. For traditional style, 7DT-11DT tips are much more suitable.
Return Policy
THIS PRODUCT IS EXCEPTED FROM RETURN, ACCORDING TO GEO 34/2014 REGARDING CONSUMER RIGHTS.
According to ART. 16- The following are exempted from the right of withdrawal regarding the distance contracts:
- the supply of sealed products which cannot be returned for reasons of health protection or for reasons of hygiene
