Heat, Never Burn: What Does it Mean?

Vape has become the second best-selling cannabis product category in the U.S. and Canada, only behind flower. In the U.S., vape pens account for about 22% of the market, representing a strong growth category due to their role as a better-for-you method of consumption. (BDSA)

Much of the generic hardware on the market uses simple, voltage-based systems to heat cannabis. These products don’t have the ability to maintain precise temperatures, and often reach temperatures that exceed the optimal range for vaporizing — ultimately burning cannabis material and producing toxic byproducts.

We’ve spent more than a decade innovating and fine tuning our proprietary heat-not-burn technology, which not only provides an exceptional consumer cannabis experience, but offers precision temperature control as part of our promise to deliver a cleaner, safer system. We know it can be tempting for consumers to choose the cheapest vape battery available at retail, but not all hardware is created equal. Let’s explore some of the reasons it makes sense to choose a device capable of delivering heat, never burn temperature control.

What is Heat-Not-Burn?

Simply put, it is a method of consuming cannabis that heats the plant material to a temperature high enough to release cannabinoids and terpenes, but not high enough to cause combustion (the process of burning cannabis plant material to release its active compounds).  

Making the Case for Temperature Control

One of the most important—yet often overlooked—features of a good vaporizer is temperature control. Some PAX vaporizers offer a singular optimized setting that hits at the right temperature every time, while others offer more customizable Experience Modes — Stealth for discretion, Efficiency for battery life, Flavor for highlighting terps, or Boost for bigger clouds. But one thing our in-house team of engineers relentlessly insists on: our patented temperature control checks the temperature dozens of times every second, and adjusts the power accordingly, ensuring our products always heat, never burn your cannabis.

Reducing Harmful Byproducts

People have been smoking cannabis for thousands of years, tracing back to ancient civilizations. But burning, or combusting, cannabis produces harmful byproducts, including tar, carbon monoxide, and other carcinogenic compounds and toxins, that can pose significant health risks when inhaled. In fact, many of these toxic compounds are similar to those found in tobacco smoke and contain irritants that harm lung tissue, causing inflammation and other persistent symptoms. Recent studies also suggest that secondhand cannabis smoke exposure can pose similar risks to cardiovascular and respiratory health as secondhand tobacco smoke.

Producing More Flavor & Aroma

Vaporization preserves the plant’s volatile terpenes which are responsible for flavor and aroma. These delicate compounds can be destroyed by high temperatures and combustion, not only impacting the consumer experience, but the therapeutic benefits as well. That’s why cannabis enthusiasts are increasingly turning to PAX products, for all the flavors and benefits of the plant without the harsh smoke.

Delivering Better Efficiency

Heat not burn technology also delivers a much more efficient use of cannabis. While combustion often leaves behind burnt cannabis, heat-not-burn vaporization is more efficient and leaves behind less wasted cannabis. For those who enjoy vaping flower, already been vaped (ABV) cannabis retains residual cannabinoids and can be used to make edibles, tinctures and topicals.  

At PAX, our mission has always been to provide consumers with the cleanest, safest products possible. We want our customers to feel confident about what they choose to consume, knowing we put their well-being first.