16-Position Suction Machine (300ml) DR-Y1600

The 16-station suction machine is a device used to measure the suction resistance of finished electronic cigarettes. It is generally applied in the quality control of electronic cigarette production and fatigue performance testing. This equipment operates based on the principle of simulating manual suction with a piston. Specifically, when the test instrument's piston simulates manual suction of the electronic cigarette and inhales a fixed flow rate (for example, 17.5 ml/s) of air, a certain vacuum pressure will be generated at the inhalation end of the electronic cigarette, which is the suction resistance. The test instrument will measure this pressure in real time, that is, the real-time suction resistance. In this way, the suction resistance characteristics of the electronic cigarette can be accurately measured. 

Product Features and Characteristics

✦ All channels can test real-time resistance to draw and stabilized resistance to draw.

✦ It can be set to either cycle test or single test mode.

✦ It can be set with judgment parameters to determine whether the resistance to draw of each test is qualified.

Instrument parameters

Core Technology Highlights and Functional Design

✅ 16-Station Parallel Testing: Efficiently Adapt to High-Speed Production Lines

✦ High-Density Station Layout:

16 independent suction modules work simultaneously (station spacing 30mm, easy to operate), with each station's testing time ≤10 seconds (including loading/unloading - suction - data collection), and a single machine can test ≥5760 electronic cigarettes per hour (traditional single-station equipment only 360 per hour);

Supports "Full Station Start" or "Single Station Shielding" (select shielded stations on the touch screen), flexibly handling "Batch Full Inspection" (16 per batch) or "Maintenance Spot Check" (e.g., when only 5 are tested, shield 11 stations), avoiding resource waste.

✦ Independent Modular Design:

Each station is equipped with an independent piston pump + pressure sensor (preventing interference between stations), ensuring "zero crosstalk" in the suction resistance measurement of each electronic cigarette;

The piston stroke can be finely adjusted (to accommodate different lengths of cartridges), compatible with round tubes, flat tubes, and irregularly shaped cartridges with diameters of 8–22mm (traditional equipment only supports a single specification). 

✅ Piston-type constant flow suction: Precise simulation of real scenarios

✦ High-precision flow control:

Equipped with a servo-driven piston pump (flow accuracy ±0.3ml/s), it can set a fixed flow rate (such as 17.5ml/s, in line with the ISO 20768 e-cigarette testing standard);

The suction speed is adjustable (0.5–2 times/second), simulating real usage scenarios such as "light draw (1 time/second)" and "rapid draw (2 times/second)", ensuring that the suction resistance data is strongly correlated with the user's actual experience (traditional equipment flow fluctuation > 2ml/s).

✦ Real-time suction resistance measurement system:

High-sensitivity pressure sensor (range -10kPa–0kPa, accuracy ±0.01kPa) continuously collects the vacuum pressure at the e-cigarette inhalation end;

Simultaneously outputs a "time-pressure" dynamic curve (sampling frequency 200Hz), fully recording the entire process from "suction start - pressure rise - stabilization - end", accurately capturing abnormal suction resistance (such as pressure spikes, excessive fluctuations). 

✅ Dual-mode testing: Covering quality control and R&D requirements

✦ Basic resistance to suction detection:

A single puff can complete the resistance to suction measurement (target pressure range: -4kPa to -8kPa, customizable), with "green label" marking for OK products (pressure within range) and "red label" marking for NG products (if pressure is too high/low, corresponding to overly tight/loose resistance to suction);

Supports "batch statistics" function (e.g., 15 out of 16 OK, yield rate 93.75%), quickly assess batch quality (traditional manual spot-checking has a missed detection rate > 10%).

✦ Cycle fatigue testing:

Can set "puffing - standby" cycle (e.g., 1 puff per second, for 50,000 times), simulating the "2-year service life" of e-cigarettes (based on an average of 200 puffs per day);

Real-time records the "resistance to suction drift" during the cycle (normal ≤ 0.1kPa per 10,000 times), assesses the stability of resistance to suction (traditional equipment can only test up to 10,000 times);

Automatically generates a "resistance to suction attenuation curve" after fatigue testing, assisting in predicting aging issues such as "loosening of resistance to suction" (e.g., pressure drop due to aging of silicone seals). 

✅ Intelligent Data Management: Traceable and Compliant

✦ Full-process Data Recording:

Store up to 200,000 sets of test records (time/sample number/drawing mode/pressure curve/average draw resistance), supporting quick search by "batch/date/model";

Automatically mark abnormal data (e.g., "Pressure at the 3rd station exceeds the upper limit"), traceable to specific test time and operator, facilitating responsibility determination.

✦ Multi-format Report Output:

Export Excel/CSV reports via USB (including original curves and compliance determination results);

Optional LIMS system interface for real-time interaction between test data and production line MES system (suitable for smart factories), supporting "automatic rejection of defective products" (e.g., NG product information synchronized to sorting robots). 

Application scenarios and customer value

✅ Full inspection on production lines: Improved yield and reduced costs

✦ Adaptability to production lines:

Seamlessly integrated with the "filling - capping - testing" stage of e-cigarette assembly lines, with each unit inspection taking less than 10 seconds, meeting the high-speed production line requirement of "96 units per minute";

The pass rate of suction resistance has increased from 80% (manual spot checks) to 98%, reducing customer complaints caused by "excessively tight or loose suction resistance" (traditional manual inspection based on feel has an error rate of over 20%). 

✅ R&D Parameter Calibration: Accelerate Product Iteration

✦ Multi-scheme Comparative Testing:

Simultaneously test 16 different designs of e-cigarettes (such as different airway diameters, seal material);

Output the correlation curves of "airway diameter - suction resistance" and "material - fatigue attenuation", assisting the R&D team in quickly locking the optimal design (traditionally requiring two separate tests, time is reduced by 60%). 

✅ Third-party Testing: The "Golden Certificate" of Authority

✦ Compliance Support:

Compliant with global mainstream standards such as ISO 20768 (International Standard for E-cigarette Testing) and GB 41708 (Chinese National Standard for E-cigarettes);

The test report includes original pressure curves and environmental parameter records, which can be directly used for product export certifications (such as EU TPD and US PMTA). 

Reliability and Maintenance

✅ Structural Durability:

✦ The piston pump has a lifespan of ≥ 3 million cycles (equivalent to continuous testing of 150,000 e-cigarettes);

✦ The pressure sensor has undergone 50,000 cycle tests (with no drift or attenuation). 

✅ Easy-to-maintain design:

✦ The suction module supports "clip-on disassembly" (no tools required, replacement completed within 3 minutes);

✦ Annual calibration takes only 30 minutes (original factory standard flow generator + pressure calibration parts provided);

✦ Self-diagnostic function for faults (displaying error codes such as "flow deviation" and "sensor failure"), guiding quick repair. 

✅ Operating Procedure (5 Steps to Learn and Use Immediately)

✦ Parameter Setting → Select the test mode on the touch screen (basic draw resistance/fatigue test), and set the suction flow rate (e.g., 17.5 ml/s), speed (1 time/second), and cycle count (e.g., 50,000 times);

✦ Loading and Clamping → The operator takes 16 e-cigarettes and inserts them one by one into the fixture at the work station (secured by elastic silicone pads to prevent deformation from squeezing);

✦ Start Testing → Click the "Start" button, and the device automatically performs the suction action, displaying the pressure curves of each work station in real time (green: normal; red: abnormal);

✦ Result Output → After the test is completed, the qualified products flow into the packaging line, and the non-qualified products (such as those with excessive draw resistance) are removed for repair; the fatigue test generates a "draw resistance attenuation report" to guide the optimization of materials (such as replacing more aging-resistant seals). 

Manufacturer and Customization Services and Precautions

Services and Certifications

✦ 1-year full machine warranty: Lifetime technical support for key components (cylinder body/sealing ring);

✦ Compliance with standards: Meets the "Technical Conditions for Centralized Lubrication Systems" JB/T 5000.10 and the oil injection accuracy requirements for electronic cigarettes;

✦ Customization services: Supports customization of oil cylinder capacity (e.g., 30ml×2), oil outlet direction (left/right/dual ports) as per requirements;

✦ Manufacturer information: According to search results, such equipment is typically provided by professional testing equipment manufacturers (such as Zhongzhou Measurement and Control), supporting customization of the number of workstations, suction parameters, and structural dimensions;

✦ Calibration traceability: Optional NIST-certified calibration certificate;

✦ Military-grade reliability: MTBF ≥ 50,000 hours, adaptable to temperature and humidity fluctuations;

✦ Lifetime technical support: Remote software upgrades, modular hardware replacement. Notes to be Observed

✦ Operating Specifications: One-click start for testing after sample installation. Automatic buzzer alarm and machine stop in case of abnormality.

✦ The detection mechanism ensures stable data and is compatible with the environment of CMA-certified laboratories. 

Multi-station precise measurement, full-cycle tracking - with data-driven inspection, the draw resistance performance of every e-cigarette becomes a "reliable promise of a satisfying vaping experience". 

16-station high efficiency · constant current precise suction · intelligent data traceability