The assembled machine is connected to a power supply by a special wiring harness called a “clip cord” or “RCA cord”. The up and down motion of the needles in the tube create conditions which draw tattoo pigment up into the tube, and allow it to be released when the needles are running in the skin. The tube is set so that the needles only extend beyond the tip of the tube an appropriate distance. The steel tubes are preferable for several reasons, however many artists are switching over to disposable plastic tubes like those shown here for reasons of safety and convenience. Some artists use tubes that are made of stainless steel, which must be cleaned and sterilized after each use. The armature bar passes through the “tube” that has a hand grip attached, which is fitted into a vise on the machine to hold it in place. ![]() The tattoo needles are set at the end of what is called an armature bar, which connects to the part of the machine that travels up and down.
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