Tapped density tester for pharmaceutical and chemical powders
Ensure precise density measurements for pharmaceuticals and chemicals with this flexible testing solution, simplifying compliance and minimizing errors in your quality control process.

Automates Tapped Density Testing for Powders
The SVM II Tapped Density Tester from ERWEKA GmbH revolutionizes density testing for pharmaceutical and chemical powders. What sets the SVM II apart is its cutting-edge SwitchPlate system, offering unprecedented adaptability with five interchangeable configurations for USP methods 1, 2, and 3. This tabletop device excels in precision by integrating the TestAssist feature, which guides you through testing and automatically calculates crucial metrics like the Hausner Ratio and Compressibility Index. It’s perfectly suited for ensuring product consistency in pharmaceutical tablets and the accurate formulation of metal powders, pigments, and fillers. With a focus on ease of use, the intuitive 7-inch touch display enhances operator efficiency in laboratory and R&D settings. Meeting USP, ASTM, and DIN standards, the SVM II ensures compliance and reliability, making it an indispensable tool in quality control laboratories. Its noise reduction capabilities and future-proof upgrade options further underscore its suitability for rigorous testing environments.
Benefits
- Streamlines testing processes, reducing operator error with automated calculations.
- Ensures compliance with regulatory standards, minimizing risk in quality control.
- Offers flexibility for diverse testing needs with interchangeable SwitchPlates.
- Enhances operator efficiency with intuitive touch interface and TestAssist guidance.
- Future-proof design supports easy upgrades for evolving testing requirements.
- Applications
- Pharmaceutical powder,Metal powders,Fillers,Pigments
- End products
- Plastic fillers,Metal powder components,Pharmaceutical tablets,Paint pigments
- Steps before
- Granulating,Mixing,Filling,Dosing
- Steps after
- Packing,Tablet Pressing,Coating,Polishing
- Input ingredients
- powder,granulate
- Output ingredients
- tapped density,Hausner Ratio,Compressibility Index
- 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.
- Height
- 196.5 mm
- Width
- 300 mm
- Depth
- 326 mm
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Voltage
- 115/230 V
- Frequency
- 50/60 Hz
- Fuses
- 1A
- Interface Connectivity
- USB A/B,Ethernet,RS232
- USP Method 1 Tap Rate
- 300±15 taps/min
- USP Method 1 Tap Height
- 14±2mm
- USP Method 2 Tap Rate
- 250±15 taps/min
- USP Method 2 Tap Height
- 3±0.2mm
- Reports
- 10 reports (temporarily)
- Network Export Format
- XML / PDF
- Automation level
- Automatic with TestAssist
- Batch vs. continuous operation
- Batch
- Changeover time
- Within minutes
- Cleaning method
- Manual
- Flexibility
- Upgradeable and switchable configurations
- Interface type
- Touch display with TestAssist
- Noise reduction
- Optional noise reduction box,reduces noise by up to 25 dB (A)
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- USP Compliance
- USP Methods 1,2,3
- EP Compliance
- EP 2.9.34
- ASTM Compliance
- ASTM B527-15
- DIN Compliance
- DIN EN ISO 787-11
- Machine footprint
- 196.5 mm (Height) x 300 mm (Width) x 326 mm (Depth)
- Weight
- 17 kg
- Control panel type
- High resolution touch display
- Control panel type
- High-resolution touch display
- HMI Interface
- Modern user interface with TestAssist
- Integration possibilities
- Upgradeable with different SwitchPlates
- Customization Variations
- 5 variations with SwitchPlate
- Upgrade Capability
- Upgradeable at any time