Broughton Acquires Cutting-Edge Körber LX20E Electronic Cigarette Testing Machine

In a significant stride towards advancing our research capabilities, Broughton has recently acquired the state-of-the-art Körber LX20E electronic cigarette testing machine. This investment underscores Broughton's commitment to maintaining the highest standards in tobacco product testing and research.

Revolutionising Heated Tobacco Product Testing

The LX20E is a dedicated heated tobacco product, linear vaping machine, designed to provide accuracy and versatility in testing. This sophisticated piece of equipment is equipped with 20 individually operated puff engines, each capable of a 200 mL puff volume. These engines allow for precise control over testing parameters, with puff volumes ranging from 5 to 200 mL, puff durations from 1 to 10 seconds, and intervals between puffs adjustable from 5 to 999 seconds.

Such detailed customisation ensures that the LX20E can accurately simulate a wide variety of user behaviours, providing invaluable data for product development and quality control.

Advanced Features for Comprehensive Testing

The LX20E is also packed with features that streamline and enhance the testing process. Each port on the machine is button-activated, allowing for accurate timing of pre-heat functions, crucial for consistent and reliable results.

The LX20E includes online gas collection capabilities for carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen oxide (NO), and nitrogen dioxide (NOx) assessments, helping to minimise the environmental impact. This feature enables real-time monitoring of harmful emissions, ensuring that Broughton can conduct thorough and responsible testing.

Integrity and accuracy are paramount in any testing environment, the LX20E boasts an internal leak check capability that confirms the integrity of the vacuum pathway, thus preventing any potential discrepancies in the data due to leaks.

Additionally, the machine is equipped with an integrated analytical balance for online weighing, further enhancing the precision of the measurements.

Customisable and User-Friendly

One of the standout features of the LX20E is its user-customisable puff profiles. While it comes with standard Sine and Square wave patterns, users can create custom profiles to meet specific testing requirements. This flexibility is crucial for researchers needing to simulate a wide range of vaping behaviours and conditions.

Optimal Testing Environment

Broughton’s commitment to precision extends beyond the equipment itself. The LX20E is situated in a temperature and humidity-controlled laboratory, ensuring that all tests are conducted in a consistent and controlled environment. This setup minimises external variables that could impact the results, thereby enhancing the reliability of the data collected.

A Leap Forward in Tobacco Product Research

The acquisition of the LX20E electronic cigarette testing machine significantly enhances Broughton’s research and testing capabilities. With its advanced features and customisable options, the LX20E will enable Broughton to conduct more comprehensive and precise evaluations of heated tobacco products. This investment highlights Broughton’s dedication to innovation and positions them at the forefront of tobacco product testing and research, contributing to Broughton’s aim of delivering life-enhancing products to market.

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