Professional Tattoo Cartridges

Tattoo cartridges are self-contained needle modules that snap into compatible rotary or pen-style tattoo machines. Each cartridge houses a specific needle configuration and includes a built-in membrane to prevent backflow of ink and fluids. When the machine is powered, the needle moves up and down within the cartridge, allowing for precise, hygienic, and easily interchangeable tattooing.

Not all tattoo cartridges are universal. While many follow a standard design compatible with most rotary and pen-style machines, some brands use proprietary systems that only fit their own grips or machines. Cartridges can also differ in membrane quality, needle configurations, and overall build, so it’s important to check compatibility and quality before use.

You don’t fill a tattoo cartridge with ink directly. Instead, you dip the needle end of the cartridge into an ink cap while the machine is running. The moving needle draws ink into the cartridge through capillary action and motion, allowing it to flow onto the skin as you tattoo.

The "best" tattoo cartridges can vary depending on an artist’s style, machine, and personal preference. Ultimately, the best cartridge is one that suits your technique and teams well with your machine. Lockdown Needle cartridges are designed by tattoo artists themselves and undergo a huge amount of testing, and professionals have been using them for years. 

We are not the cheapest on the market - and we’re proud of that; we put quality, hygiene and safety first, and we use high quality materials to produce our cartridges.