While traditional tattoo needles still have their place, tattoo needle cartridges truly revolutionized the tattoo game, providing more hygienic conditions for clients and a more controlled experience for artists.

In addition to keeping germs, bodily fluids, and tattoo ink in the cartridge and out of your tattoo machine, tattoo cartridges streamline the cleaning process so you can adjust your setup in moments and get right back to what you do best – tattooing.

The Best Tattoo Cartridge Needles from PainfulPleasures

We carry the best tattoo cartridge needles in the industry from the brands you know and love – brands with a reputation for sharp needles and stable cartridges. These are some of our best sellers:

Cheyenne

Cheyenne’s Capillary Cartridges are designed to absorb 10x more ink for quicker filling and fewer dips into your ink cap.

Kwadron

With razor-sharp needles made from surgical steel, Kwadron needles set the bar for the entire tattoo industry. Their needle cartridges come with a unique stabilizing system for a smoother tattooing experience and a full membrane to protect your machine from backflow.

Peak

Peak cartridges feature reinforced radial membrane technology that stabilizes your needles from the bottom up, keeping your needles as steady as your hand.

Precision

Precision cartridge needles are stable, consistent, and offer precise needle/tip compatibility. Whereas most brands offer one tip size, Precision cartridges offer a uniquely designed tip for each needle diameter.

Tattoo Needle Cartridge Size Chart

Tattoo needle “size” can really mean a variety of things, from needle count to taper length. Like traditional tattoo needles, needle cartridges come in a variety of sizes and configurations for different purposes. For a deep dive into the types, sizes, and uses of different needles and cartridges, check out our Complete Guide to Tattoo Needles.

How to Use Cartridge Tattoo Needles

First things first: ensure that your tattoo machine is compatible with the brand of cartridge needles before you buy. If they are, tattoo cartridges will snap right onto the grip of a rotary machine or a coil machine. Rotary tattoo machine designs accommodate most cartridges, while coil tattoo machines might require a specialized grip depending on the model.

Swap out the cartridge on your machine before you begin lining, shading, or coloring. Cartridges are single-use, so don’t try to autoclave or reuse them. Just throw them away, and you’re done!

Choosing the Right Tattoo Needle Cartridges

When you get your tattoo needle cartridges from PainfulPleasures, you can trust that you’ll only get the best tattoo cartridge needles from reputable brands. But if you need some extra guidance on what configurations to choose for outlining, blending, filling, and shading, we’ve got you covered. Find that and more in our in-depth comparison of Cheyenne and Precision cartridge needles.

Once you’ve settled on the perfect cartridges, shop PainfulPleasures and stock up for your next creation in just a few clicks.