What Cilicon does

Cilicon (operating as Cilicon+) is a US-based brand of ALD Group Limited that manufactures wholesale cannabis vape hardware, including empty disposable vapes, 510-thread cartridges, 510-thread batteries, pod systems, and dab devices. The company is headquartered in Alhambra, California, with claimed global distribution reach, and was established in 2009. Its product portfolio spans 34+ SKUs across capacity ranges from 0.5mL to 4.0mL, anchored by proprietary ceramic heating platforms including DeliFlow 2.0 (postless cool-heating with 50% faster oil transfer), DeliFlow (premium oil compatibility), Formatrix (consistent flavor delivery), Reoregin (mesh-coil for Delta-8/HHC/THCP/CBN), Roscentix (rosin-specific), and dab technologies PureDab and VivaDab. Complementary solution technologies include Hyfilter (HEPA-grade air filtration), Vshaped Design, Duair System, and Biobaleen Module (spit-back reduction).

The company's revenue model combines B2B hardware sales with OEM/ODM services and turnkey brand enablement (design, assembly, packaging, marketing support). GTM is primarily enterprise field sales with a dedicated sales team and contact form, supported by an e-commerce storefront (ciliconplus.shop) for smaller wholesale orders and trade show participation at events like Hall of Flowers. Pricing is quote-based with minimum order quantities of 1-4,999 or 5,000+ units; specific pricing is not publicly disclosed. Cilicon's primary customer segments are licensed cannabis brands developing vape products and wholesale vape retailers, with named partners including The Clear, Fernway, and Fire Bros. The company maintains an EU GDPR representative, indicating early geographic expansion beyond the US market. AI/ML capabilities are not evident; the technology moat rests on mechanical and materials engineering in ceramic heating and air management.

Name

Cilicon

Legal name

ALD Group Limited

Website

https://ciliconplus.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Cilicon, a US-based brand of ALD Group Limited, manufactures wholesale cannabis vape hardware including empty disposables, 510-thread cartridges and batteries for licensed cannabis brands and retailers, with proprietary ceramic heating and air filtration technologies and full-stack OEM/ODM turnkey services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cannabis Vape Hardware Manufacturing

NAICS

Tobacco Manufacturing (312230), Tobacco Manufacturing (3122)

SIC

Tobacco Products (2100)

akta.pro primary industry

Cannabis Accessories & Ancillary Products Wholesale (Vapes, Packaging, Hardware) (CRAOAIAH)

Keywords

• Cannabis vape hardware
• Disposable vape manufacturing
• 510 thread cartridges
• OEM ODM vape solutions
• Ceramic heating technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Alhambra

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of empty disposable vape devices, 510 thread cartridges, 510 thread batteries, pod systems, and dab vape hardware to cannabis brands and retailers. Products range from 0.5mL to 3.0mL+ capacity.
2. OEM/ODM Services: Custom design and manufacturing services including OBM/ODM service, assembly support, creative packaging solutions, and marketing support for brand customization.
3. Turnkey Service: Complete end-to-end solutions from product concept through design, performance, and market success including filling, capping, voltage tuning, and packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Cilicon designs and manufactures empty disposable vape hardware (0.5mL to 4.0mL+ capacity), 510 thread cartridges, 510 thread batteries, pod systems, and dab vape devices for the cannabis industry. The company supplies cannabis brands, concentrate producers, and vape retailers on a wholesale basis with minimum order quantities of 1-4,999 or 5,000+ units, and provides OEM/ODM turnkey services including custom design, assembly, packaging, voltage tuning, and marketing support. The product portfolio is enabled by proprietary ceramic heating technologies (DeliFlow, Formatrix, Reoregin, Roscentix) and air-management solutions (Hyfilter, Biobaleen, Duair, Vshaped).

Product overview

Cilicon (Cilicon+) is a brand of ALD Group Limited, offering wholesale disposable vapes, 510 thread cartridges, 510 thread batteries, pod systems, and dab vape hardware for the cannabis industry. The product portfolio centers on empty disposable vape devices (KHROMA, GEMINO, TYNIE, SOLO series, EDGE series, ELEV series, DELI series, POCKIE) ranging from 0.5mL to 4.0mL capacities, complemented by 510 cartridges (AMBER, EDGE Nano series) and 510 batteries (FLEXA, ELEV Buff, FLARE Buff, EDGE Mod). Core enabling technologies include DeliFlow 2.0 (next-gen ceramic cool-heating), DeliFlow (premium oil heating), Formatrix (ceramic heating), Reoregin (high-volume cloud production), and Roscentix (rosin-specific). Dab technologies include PureDab and VivaDab. Solution technologies encompass Hyfilter (HEPA air filtration), Vshaped Design (oil flow optimization), Duair System (clog prevention), and Biobaleen Module (spit-back elimination). Turnkey services provide OBM/ODM development, assembly, packaging, and marketing support for brand partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• KHROMA Empty disposable vape hardware with 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity, featuring ceramic core heating technology for consistent flavor delivery. Designed for cannabis brands filling their own oil formulations.
• KHROMA BOX Empty disposable box-style vape device with 1mL/2mL capacity, featuring vivid color design and ceramic core for cannabis oil filling.
• GEMINO Double mesh postless disposable vape hardware with 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity, designed for enhanced cloud production.
• TYNIE Empty disposable vape with screen display and 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity for visual monitoring of usage.
• SOLO 1 Compact empty disposable vape with 0.5mL/1.0mL capacity, featuring LED indication and Formatrix ceramic core.
• SOLO 2 Upgraded empty disposable vape with 2mL capacity, powered by Formatrix ceramic coil with both inhale and button activation options. Features Duair and BioBaleen technologies to minimize clogs and leaks.
• HYCLICK Empty disposable vape hardware with 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity designed for click-style activation.
• WATCHA Postless disposable vape hardware with screen display and 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity for visual feedback.
• DELI Nova3 Empty disposable vape with innovative design and 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity.
• EDGE Box6 Empty disposable screen display vape device with 2.0mL capacity for digital interface and usage tracking.
• HYFREE Air filter vape device with 2.0mL capacity featuring Hyfilter technology that captures up to 99.95% of smoke and odor particles using HEPA-grade filtration.
• AMBER Postless 510 thread cartridge with DeliFlow ceramic core and 1.0mL capacity for crystal clear flavor delivery.
• EDGE Nano2 Compact 510 thread cartridge with 1.0mL capacity in the EDGE Nano series.
• EDGE Nano3 510 thread cartridge with 2.0mL capacity in the EDGE Nano series.
• EDGE Nano4 510 thread cartridge with 2.0mL capacity in the EDGE Nano series featuring enhanced design.
• FLEXA Universal 510 battery with smart screen and 350mAh capacity, compatible with standard 510 cartridges.
• ELEV Buff1 510 battery with 400mAh capacity featuring buff-style design.
• FLARE Buff1 510 battery with 290mAh capacity in flare buff style design.
• EDGE Mod1 510 battery mod with 600mAh capacity for extended power supply.
• FLARE X2 1mL disposable CBD vape pen in flare series design.
• VIVA 1 Pod system with 0.5mL capacity for click-and-go vaping.
• POCKIE Cost-effective slim empty disposable vape for Delta 8/9 THC oil with 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity, featuring Formatrix ceramic core, 190mAh battery, and 7.7W output. Compatible with distillate and live resin.
• ELEV Bar1 Long-running bestseller empty disposable vape pen with 1.0mL/2.0mL capacity. Features Formatrix ceramic core, glass tank, 400mAh battery, available in inhale-activated (9.2W) or button-activated (High: 7.8-11.1W/Low: 4.8-7.4W) versions. USB Type-C/Micro USB charging with press-in/snap-in tip.
• EDGE 2 Disposable vape pen for live resin with 1mL/2mL capacity. Features petal-shaped mouthpiece, Reoregin ceramic heating coil with mesh coil, BioBaleen module, 280mAh battery, USB Type-C charging, and AutoTemp temperature control. Dimensions: 11.7D x 22.2W x 94.0H mm (1mL) / 11.7D x 22.2W x 105.0H mm (2mL).
• OBM/ODM Turnkey Service Turnkey OEM/ODM service covering full-spectrum brand development, including ready-made designs for market acceleration, custom product development, assembly support (filling, capping, voltage tuning), creative packaging solutions, and data-driven marketing support. Targeted at cannabis brands seeking white-label or custom-designed hardware.
• Hyfilter Air Filtration Solution Innovative air filter module integrated into vape hardware that filters smoke and smell. Features HEPA-grade filtration capturing up to 99.95% of smoke and odor particles, independent airway design, ergonomic mouthpiece, and proven effectiveness for over 100 exhales. Licensed as a hardware-level solution for OEM integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• DeliFlow®2.0 accelerates oil transfer speed by 50%
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature12 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• The Clear™minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Clear™ is a cannabis brand partner that works with Cilicon for hardware needs. They cite Cilicon's thorough, helpful team, top-notch products, and consistent meeting of deadlines and market needs as critical for their operations.
• Fernway™minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFernway™ has partnered with Cilicon over several years, receiving incredible support and help developing and launching many exciting products. Their team is described as responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.
• Fire Bros™minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire Bros™ has experienced an incredible partnership with Cilicon, citing unmatched hardware quality, customization capabilities, and service. Cilicon has brought their vision to life with custom requests and provided in-person visits and support.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• PCKT: PCKT is an emerging premium hardware brand focused on 510-cartridge batteries for cannabis oil consumers. Comparable to Cilicon's FLEXA and ELEV Buff product lines in the 510 battery space.

Direct peers

• Jupiter Research (AVD): Jupiter is a leading designer and manufacturer of vaporizer and cartridge hardware for the cannabis industry. Competes with Cilicon in 510 cartridges, ceramic coils, and OEM/ODM services.
• iKrusher: iKrusher manufactures vape cartridges, batteries, and pod systems for the cannabis industry, with a strong presence in 510 thread hardware. Directly comparable in product range and B2B go-to-market.
• PUFFCO: PUFFCO is a leading cannabis concentrate hardware brand (Peak, Proxy), with strong premium positioning. Directly comparable in the dab hardware category where Cilicon offers PureDab and VivaDab.
• CCELL (Allied Vape Distribution): CCELL is the dominant cannabis vape hardware brand globally, offering 510 cartridges, batteries, and disposable hardware. It is the closest direct competitor to Cilicon in cannabis-specific ceramic heating hardware.
• BBT (Bbtank): BBT is a Chinese-headquartered ODM manufacturer of cannabis vaporizer hardware, providing cartridges, batteries, and disposable devices. Directly competes with Cilicon in the wholesale cannabis hardware market.

Broad incumbents

• Grenco Science (G Pen): Grenco Science is a broad incumbent in cannabis vaporizer hardware spanning dry herb, concentrate, and 510-cart batteries. Overlaps with Cilicon's 510 battery line and dab hardware categories.
• PAX Labs: PAX is a broad incumbent in premium vaporizer hardware, spanning cannabis and nicotine. It operates at a different price tier (consumer-facing premium devices) but competes for cannabis brand and retailer mindshare.
• Yocan: Yocan is a broad incumbent in portable vaporizer hardware with both cannabis and dry-herb products. While primarily retail/DTC, it competes with Cilicon in dab and concentrate hardware categories.

Others

• Vape-Jet: Vape-Jet provides automated filling/capping equipment and OEM services for cannabis vaporizer brands. Comparable to Cilicon's assembly support and turnkey OEM/ODM offering, though in capital equipment rather than hardware.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/cilicon.official

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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