Tablet hardness and combination tester

Ensure consistent tablet hardness and precision across multiple parameters with this semi-automatic tester, enhancing quality control in your production line.

Measures Tablet Hardness, Thickness, and Diameter

The TBH 425 Series from ERWEKA is a versatile, semi-automatic tablet hardness tester designed for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and R&D applications. Specializing in precise measurement of tablet hardness, thickness, and diameter, the series includes models like TBH 425, TBH 425 D, TD, and WTD to cater to diverse testing needs. The TBH 425 allows up to 10 samples to be tested in its compact star feeder system, ensuring efficient quality control. With automated transportation and measurement, it supports standard and custom testing routines with programmable tolerance settings. It integrates easily into lab operations, connecting via USB for easy data transfer to external systems, ensuring compliance with 21 CFR 11 standards. Optional integration with external analytical balances enhances measurement accuracy, while the AutoCal 2.0 system simplifies calibration. Capable of handling various tablet shapes and sizes, this series is essential for maintaining rigorous quality standards in laboratories dedicated to tablet production.

Benefits

  • Enhances quality assurance by ensuring precise and consistent tablet measurements.
  • Increases operational efficiency with semi-automated testing, reducing manual handling.
  • Facilitates seamless data integration and compliance with secure data transfer options.
  • Supports diverse testing needs with customizable settings and easy calibration.
  • Reduces equipment downtime with user-friendly maintenance and calibration features.

General


Applications
Nutraceuticals,Supplements,Pharmaceutical tablets
End products
Ibuprofen tablets,Omega-3 fish oil capsules,Vitamin c tablets,Calcium supplements,Herbal dietary supplements
Steps before
Granulation,Mixing,Filling,Dosing
Steps after
Packing,Coating,Printing Documentation
Input ingredients
tablet samples,round samples,odd-shaped samples,oblong samples
Output ingredients
hardness data,thickness data,diameter data,length data,weight data,test 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


Automation
Semi-automatic
Hardness measuring range
3 to 500 Newton
Diameter measurement
Up to 28 mm
Oblong length measurement
Up to 28 mm
Tablet thickness measurement
Optional
Weight measurement accuracy
± 0.1 mg
Sample capacity
Up to 10 samples

Operating Characteristics


Automation level
Semi-automatic
Sample handling
Star-shaped feeder
Measurement capabilities
Hardness,diameter,thickness,weight
Data storage
Up to 50 products
Data transfer
USB/SD card
Calibration method
Weight stones or AutoCal 2.0 System
Programming interface
Numeric membrane keypad

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm


21 CFR 11 compliance
Yes

Physical Characteristics


Device size
Small
Sample Capacity
Up to 10 samples
Star feeder magazine
10-chamber-star feeder
Sample shape compatibility
Round or odd-shaped samples
Measurement range
3 to 500 Newton (Hardness)
Tablet size
Up to 28 mm

Custom Options


Control panel type
Numeric membrane keypad with alpha-numeric sub function
Integration possibilities
LAN/USB interfaces for connecting printer or computer
Optional software integration
MC.NET software for external control
Calibration method
Weight stones or electronic AutoCal 2.0 System
Data transfer
SD card or USB stick
Measurement options
Hardness,diameter,thickness,and weight