Hardness Testing
Tablet hardness – sometimes also referred to as tablet break force – measures the mechanical integrity of a tablet. Dr. Schleuniger Pharmatron hardness testers with precision measuring technology, EP & USP compliant design and Swiss quality components guarantee highest accuracy for test results you can rely on. Since 1972, measuring of weight, thickness, width, diameter and hardness of virtually all tablet shapes from round to oval, oblong and special shapes is our core competence.
Manual
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The MultiTest 50 tablet hardness tester offers highest precision, robustness, and exceptional user-friendliness. From a basic tablet hardness test to complete measuring of up to 5 parameters – the MultiTest 50 has been designed for efficient operation. |
The 8M tablet hardness tester is a multi-purpose instrument for measuring up to four parameters including complete test reports. The operator can test and accumulate data for up to 100 tablets per test. |
The HT 1 measures tablet thickness, diameter / length, width and hardness. It is also equipped with a connection for an optional balance to record tablet weight as well as a connection for an optional external digital caliper to record tablet thickness. |
Semi-automatic
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The SmartTest 50 ensures fast and reliable testing for in-process control (IPC) and quality control (QC) labs. The patented SmartAlign™ system guarantees reliable orientation of samples in the integrated measuring stations. |
Automatic
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The AutoTest 4 is capable of testing a wider variety of tablet shapes than any other automatic tester on the market. Practically any imaginable design is automatically positioned to measure weight, thickness, diameter and hardness (break force). |
The HT 100 automatically measures tablet weight, thickness, width, diameter or length and hardness for up to 10 different products or batches (e.g. tablets, dragées, oblongs, effervescent tablets or similar drug delivery systems). |