Density measuring instrument Humidim

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Overview
We are the leading supplier of analytical and measuring instruments for the tobacco, hemp and vaping industries. Ensure the quality of your products is always consistent by taking advantage of physical, mechanical and digital expertise. Our products combine proven engineering expertise, the latest digital technology and an extensive portfolio of services worldwide.

Main product categories

• Vaping machines
• Smoking machines
• Test stations (modular test stations and automatic test stations)
• Physical measuring instruments (diameter, weight, hardness, moisture, density, pressure drop, ventilation)
• Laboratory accessories and special equipment (electrostatic precipitators, impingers, gas analyzers)
• Service, consulting, maintenance and calibration support
• Certified laboratory services and participation in standards committees (DIN, ISO, CORESTA)

Product examples and descriptions

• SMI – DIAMETER or CIRCUMFERENCE – Laser head measures diameter or circumference of cigarettes, filter rods and small cigars. Features:
  • Displays diameter or circumference
  • Complies with ISO 2971
  • Modular, stackable SMI stations
  • Compact, robust for production environments
  • Readings in 2–3 seconds
  • Modules connected to PC; up to 4 SMI modules per PC
• Sodiscan‑MWS sample analyzer – Capsule filter rod and cigarette analyzer with high speed. Features:
  • Checks presence, number and position of capsules; damaged/empty capsules
  • Analyzes up to 80 samples per minute (samples containing 1–12 capsules)
  • Works on finished cigarettes and filter rods of all sizes
  • Midas microwave sensor; Beckhoff control with touchscreen
• Sodiline series test stations – Modular stations to measure parameters of cigarettes, filter rods, cigars and cigarillos. Features and options:
  • Six station types: Minilab‑EX (1 module), Sodilab (2), Sodiline (3), Sodiline‑EX (4), Sodimax (5)
  • Up to six modules per station; plug & play interchangeable modules
  • High customization, touchscreen, hopper for large sample quantities
  • Modules include: weight (Sodim‑W), pressure drop (Sodim‑PD), pressure drop & ventilation (Sodim‑PDV), diameter modules (Sodim‑D/DL/DD), length (Sodim‑L), hardness (Sodim‑H), section/shape inspection (Sodim‑SI)
  • Compatible with Sodilink‑F closed‑loop control
• Sodiqube automatic test station – Automatic test station in set configuration (weight, diameter, pressure drop, ventilation). Features:
  • User‑friendly: side doors, touchscreen, network, USB, printer
  • Flexible feeding positions, removable hopper
  • Compatible software with Sodimax, Sodiline and Sodilab
  • Complies with ISO 2971, ISO 9512 and ISO 6565
• Sodiscale – High‑speed automated scale for analysis or sorting large quantities of cigarettes or filter rods. Features:
  • Sorting into up to five user‑defined weights
  • Top speed up to 120 filter rods per minute
  • Industrial weighing cell, target weight determination, maker setting support
• Smoking & vaping machines family (LM, RM, LX, RM200/400, PM1, etc.) – Range includes single‑port to 20‑port linear and rotary smoking machines and analytical vaping machines. Representative models and features:
  • LM1 / LM5 / LM5C – Linear 1‑port / 5‑port smoking machines; modular, airflow‑controlled; meet ISO 3308 and ISO 20778; support glass fibre filters, impingers, electrostatic traps
  • RM20M / RM20H2 / RM200A2 / RM400A2 – Rotary 20‑port machines for routine and research smoking; automatic handling of traps and cassettes; integrated scales; comply with ISO 3308, ISO 20778, ISO 4387; support Massachusetts and Health Canada methods; RM200A2/RM400A2 support nicotine, tar, CO and optional NOx
  • LX20 – Flexible 20‑port linear smoking machine supporting multiple regimens and randomized port assignments; connects to many trapping systems and integrated gas analyzers
  • LM1E / LM5E / LM24E / LM5E‑SF / LM5E‑SP / LX20E3 / LX20E3 / NGX10 / LM20E – Analytical vaping/aerosol generation devices for e‑cigarettes, vaporizers and heated tobacco products (HTPs). Features include swiveling and height‑adjustable vaping bars, multiple ports (1, 5, 10, 20, 24), automatic activation, master/slave control, Ethernet connectivity and compliance with ISO 20768
  • PM1 – High‑performance piston pump module used across modular machine series as central control element
• Gas & aerosol analyzers and modules – Integrable instruments and modules for gas and aerosol analysis:
  • CO / CO₂ analyzer C24‑2 – NDIR method, integrates with RM and LX machines, collects particle‑free gas phase across a run
  • NO / NOx analyzer – Chemiluminescence method, integrable for direct puff‑by‑puff NO/NOx measurement without dilution
  • IGM inert gas module – Flushed chamber to displace oxygen for investigation of aerosol formation without combustion
  • Electrostatic precipitator HV1 – Collects smoke condensate and aerosols for analytical treatment (e.g. metal residue analysis)
• Desktop / laboratory instruments – Precision bench units for physical parameters and laboratory sample preparation:
  • A11‑2 / A11‑2Z – Pressure drop testers for cigarettes, filter rods and cigars (ISO 6565); interchangeable measurement headers
  • A19 – Vacuum pump for puff generation (e.g. ASTM E2187 lighting puffs)
  • A20 – Tabletop air permeability tester for cigarette papers (ISO 2965); interchangeable LFE units
  • CMB‑120 – Laboratory cigarette maker to fill cut tobacco samples into tubes; complies with ISO 15592‑3 for FCSA preparation
  • D51 / D61A2 – Filling capacity and filling power / density measurement devices for cut and expanded tobacco; D61A2 offers LIMS connectivity and optional biometric identification
  • F21 / F22 – Moisture analyzers: F21 (convection drying with automatic weighing, multiple temperature/time programs), F22 (microwave planar sensor, ~10 s/sample)
  • H10 / H37 – Hardness testers for cigarettes and filter rods; hopper (≈250 samples), touchscreen control, Ethernet/USB
  • M10 – Ring‑shaped microwave resonance moisture and profile measurement for single rods; supports diameters 4.5–8.5 mm and lengths 58–150 mm
  • Minilab‑DP – Automated microwave scanner for tobacco density profiles and moisture along the rod; provides profiles, mean density, and cutting position guidance
  • S10 / S10C – Size testers for diameter, circumference and ovality per ISO 2971; laser unit rotates around sample
  • W10 – Weight tester for cigarettes and filter rods (0–40 g), high precision readings (0.1 mg)
  • OMI+ – Compact test station for rapid shop‑floor measurements (weight, diameter, pressure drop, ventilation); interchangeable measurement heads; TFT touch display
• Specialist and supporting equipment – Additional devices and accessories:
  • Puff recorders and analyzers (SPA‑M, Puff Recorder, CReSS Pocket) to record puff profiles and ambulatory smoking behaviour
  • Soap bubble flow meters (various ranges) for puff volume setting and checking
  • IP10 ignition propensity tester and LIP CAN substrate for Low Ignition Propensity (ASTM E2187, ISO 12863)
  • Electrostatic and liquid traps, impingers, gas collection bags, sampling accessories and quick‑release filter holder systems for puff‑by‑puff collection

Standards and certification (summary)
Many instruments comply with or support test methods and standards including: ISO 2971, ISO 3308, ISO 20778, ISO 20768, ISO 4387, ISO 6556/6565 (pressure drop), ISO 8454 (CO measurement), ISO 15592‑3 (FCSA), CRM methods (CORESTA), ASTM E2187, ISO 12863. The company participates actively in DIN, ISO and CORESTA committees.

caractéristiques / spécifications techniques

• Measurement types: diameter/circumference, weight, hardness, pressure drop, ventilation, moisture, density, capsule presence/position, aerosol/gas-phase analysis (CO, CO₂, NO/NOx)
• Machine architectures: modular plug & play modules, linear (1–20 ports), rotary (20, 400A2), swiveling and height‑adjustable vaping bars (1–24 ports)
• Control & connectivity: touchscreen interfaces, Beckhoff control options, integrated PM1 piston pumps, Ethernet connectivity, LIMS compatibility, USB, printer support
• Compliance: broad set of ISO, CRM, CORESTA and ASTM methods supported
• Laboratory options: accredited labs (COFRAC, DAkkS) and ISO 9001 quality processes
• Data & traceability: sample registration, trend diagrams, barcode options, database storage and export for statistical analysis