What Are Heated Tobacco Devices & How Do They Work?
What are nicotine stick heating devices?
Did you know that there is a simple way to get nicotine without the smoke and ash of conventional cigarettes? Many smokers are turning to nicotine stick heating products - another approach to nicotine consumption that many find more convenient and easier to use.
Wondering if you should take the plunge? Learn everything you need to know about heating technology and glo devices , including how they work and how they compare to other options, like cigarettes or vaping.
How do nicotine stick heating devices work?
Nicotine stick heating devices consist of the heating mechanism and the nicotine-containing sticks – these are neo™ and Lucky Strike tobacco sticks and veo TM nicotine sticks . The stick is inserted into the device, which is then activated with the push of a button. A rapid heating process then begins, which is completed in less than 20 seconds. At this point, your stick will have reached exactly 270°C and you can start using the glo. When you inhale, you release an aerosol containing vapor and nicotine. It is the same satisfying experience as smoking traditional cigarettes, but without the smoke or ash* thanks to the “heat-not-burn” technology.
Heating nicotine sticks vs. traditional cigarettes
Heated tobacco and traditional cigarettes have a few things in common. First, they contain similar amounts of tobacco, which is why many ex-smokers claim that heated tobacco offers the same pleasurable experience. This is compared to alternatives, such as e-cigarettes, which contain no tobacco at all. Heated tobacco and cigarettes also involve inhaling an aerosol, which delivers the smoke and nicotine into the body.
But that's where the comparisons end when it comes to heated tobacco or cigarettes . When you light a cigarette, the combustion process begins. The tobacco then begins to burn at extremely high temperatures, releasing an aerosol that the smoker can inhale, but also producing smoke, ash, and a strong odor.
Tobacco heaters take a different approach. Instead of burning the tobacco, they heat it to exactly 270°C, which is more than enough to produce the aerosol. The difference is that at these low temperatures, no smoke or ash is produced. And since there is much less carbonization of the tobacco, the smell is also greatly reduced.
Considering all of this, it's easy to see why many ex-smokers find tobacco heating devices to be a great option, both for their own comfort and pleasure and the impact on those around them.
Heating nicotine sticks vs. electronic cigarettes
There is a clear and obvious difference between heated nicotine stick technology and vaping. E-cigarettes work by heating an e-liquid until it turns into a vapor, which is then inhaled. E-liquid comes in a range of nicotine levels, allowing consumers to personalize their experience and find a level that provides a comfortable alternative to cigarettes - this is also true for nicotine sticks. But if you check the ingredients of the e-liquid, you will see that it does not contain any tobacco.
This is where nicotine stick heaters come in. If you want to continue smoking but are tempted by the convenience of vaping, heaters could be the alternative you're looking for.
In reality, there are still some similarities between heating devices and e-cigarettes. Both are battery-operated electronic devices that produce an aerosol when inhaled. They are easy to use on the go, come in a variety of flavors, and produce no smoke or ash. Heating devices and e-cigarettes offer the same social benefits and level of convenience. However, because they do not contain tobacco, e-cigarettes and e-liquids are only suitable for people who are ready to quit smoking while maintaining or reducing their nicotine intake.
If you're ready to explore an alternative to smoking while still using tobacco , discover glo™ heating devices today. Choose between tobacco sticks, neo™ sticks and Lucky Strike, and nicotine sticks, veo TM , and try different intensities, flavors and nicotine levels until you find what works best for you. For more information about the glo™ device and neo™, Lucky Strike and veo TM sticks, read our guide to discover glo™
*Compared to a cigarette when smoked. This product is not safe and contains nicotine, an addictive substance.
