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CLX Compact Explosive & Narcotics Trace Detector vs NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Security Screening.
Security Screening
CLX Compact Explosive & Narcotics Trace Detector
by Autoclear LLC
Sub-2 kg handheld explosive trace detector using ChemiluxMOS technology to screen for military, commercial, and homemade explosives in under 10 seconds — ASTM E2520-21 certified with no radioactive source or carrier gas required.
Security Screening
NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
by Vehant Technologies
Microsensor-based explosive trace detector that identifies military, commercial, and homemade explosive residues in under 10 seconds from a swipe sample.
| Cost of ownership | CLX Compact Explosive & Narcotics Trace Detector | NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | CLX Compact Explosive & Narcotics Trace Detector | NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 25.0 × 17.0 × 8.0 cm | — |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 3.8 kg |
| Detection technology | ChemiluxMOS (chemiluminescence-based) | — |
| Analysis time | < 10 seconds | — |
| Radioactive source | None required | — |
| Carrier gas | None required | — |
| Certification | ASTM E2520-21 (handheld ETD performance standard) | — |
| Sample types | Particulate (swab) and vapour | — |
| Analysis Time | — | 8 seconds |
| Detection Sensitivity | — | <10 ng |
| False Positive Rate | — | <3% |
| Sampling Method | — | Swipe collection |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | — | 360 × 150 × 260 mm |
| Battery Life | — | >4 hours |
| Internal Test Records | — | 12,000 |
| Operating Temperature | — | -5°C to +55°C |
| Validation Authority | — | HEMRL / DRDO, India |
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