Manual disintegration testing for pharmaceuticals

Ensure precise disintegration testing of pharmaceuticals with a compact bench-top solution designed for laboratories seeking efficient, reliable results in quality control and R&D settings.

Performs Manual Disintegration Testing of Tablets and Capsules

The ZT 121 Light Manual Disintegration Tester from ERWEKA is a compact and efficient solution for quality control in pharmaceutical and biotech labs. With its easy-to-use membrane keypad and dual LED display, you can precisely set and monitor test parameters such as run time and bath temperature. This tester is fully compliant with USP, EP, and JP standards, ensuring reliable testing of tablets, capsules, and other solid dosage forms. The unit’s manual operation with a single motor-driven test station is designed for bench-top use, making it ideal for research and development departments. Its integrated flow-through heating system maintains water bath accuracy to ±0.2°C, supporting temperature-sensitive operations. Options for qualification documents, maintenance services, and water stabilizers are available, ensuring seamless integration into your existing quality assurance protocols.

Benefits

  • Ensures compliance with international pharmaceutical standards (USP/EP/JP) for reliable disintegration testing.
  • Enhances testing accuracy with precise temperature control and consistent stroke performance.
  • Simplifies operation with an intuitive membrane keypad and dual LED display.
  • Facilitates integration into existing lab setups with its compact, bench-top design.
  • Offers flexibility and support with customizable options and qualification documents.

General


Applications
Supplements,Biopharmaceuticals,Nutraceuticals,Pharmaceutical tablets
End products
Insulin injections,Paracetamol tablets,Vitamin d capsules,Omega-3 supplements
Steps before
Media Preparation,Sample Preparation
Steps after
Data Recording,Quality Control
Input ingredients
test media,water
Output ingredients
disintegrated tablet,disintegration results
Market info
ERWEKA is renowned for manufacturing high-quality pharmaceutical testing equipment, including dissolution testers, tablet hardness testers, and other analytical instruments, known for their precision and reliability in laboratory testing environments.

Technical Specifications


Compliance
100% USP/EP/JP
Test Stations
1 or 2
Motor Driven
Yes
Stroke Rate
30 ±1 strokes/min
Stroke Height
55 ±2 mm
Temperature Control
30–50 °C
Heating System
Integrated flow-through
Temperature Accuracy
±0.2 °C
Run Time
Up to 9h,59 min,59 s ±1 s
Display
2x LED display
Water Bath Material
PET
Operation Mode
Manual
Lift Mechanism
Manual lift-in and -out

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Manual
Batch vs. continuous operation
Batch
Cleaning method
Manual
Temperature control
Integrated flow-through heating system
Control Interface
Membrane keypad with LED display
Temperature range
30 - 50 °C
Run time
Up to 9 h,59 min,59 s ± 1 s
Test stations
1 or 2 motor driven

Material Compatibility


Cleanability
No leaking/breaking,easy to clean PET water bath


USP Compliance
USP/EP/JP compliant
EP Compliance
USP/EP/JP compliant
JP Compliance
USP/EP/JP compliant

Physical Characteristics


Machine footprint
Compact
Basket rack assembly
Manual lift-in and -out
Water bath
Moulded one-piece PET with cover
Control panel type
Membrane keypad with LED display
Basin heating method
Integrated flow-through heater

Custom Options


Control panel type
Membrane keypad
Integration possibilities
Flow-through heating system
Adjustment options
Test stations (1 or 2)