Both disposable and refillable vapes trigger metal detectors, but there are differences in how much metal each contains.

The difference in metal weight means that while all vapes trigger detectors, larger devices like box mods are more likely to trigger secondary screening and draw more attention. Disposables are smaller but still detected — security personnel know what to look for.

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