PTB 420

The automated tablet testing instrument PTB 420 is a dual test mode instrument to determine the diameter, thickness and hardness of tablets. The instrument is made in strict compliance with the EP and USP Pharmacopoeia.

Hardness Testing Range : 2.0 - 300.0N (optional 5.0 - 500.0N)
Hardness Accuracy : Better than 1N
Thickness Testing Range : 2.00 - 12.00mm, Better than +/-0.05mm
Diameter Testing Range : 2.00 - 30.00mm, Better than +/-0.05mm
Weight Measurement : By connected, external Mettler-Toledo or Sartorius balance
Weight Testing Range : 0.0001g - 99.9999g
Measuring Units : Thickness and diameter selectable between millimeter (mm) and inches (IN). Hardness selectable between Newton (N), Kilopond (kp) and Strong Cobb (Sc)
Force Mode : Selectable between linear force increase and linear speed increase
Force Rate : 5 - 200N/sec. (linear force increase) or 5 - 250mm/Min. (linear speed increase)
Display : Back-lit color LCD
Keyboard : Alpha-numeric keypad and click wheel
Feeder : Tablet magazine for 10 samples available (option)
Instrument Dimensions : Approx. 31cm x 43cm x 30cm (D x W x H)

Source : pharma-test.de