Tablet Hardness Testing (Breaking Force)

From simple hand-held units for use on the production floor, to semi-automated units for advanced analysis, Copley offers hardness testers to suit every analyst’s needs.

Please select a TH3 Series tester for further information

TH3/200 TH3/500

TH3/200

Ideal for use in the production area for a quick check of compression force, the TH3 is a portable and simple-to-use tablet hardness tester.

Using a multi-turn, low-friction hand wheel to apply the load, the TH3/200 can apply a force up to 200 N. The resulting breaking force is displayed clearly on the LCD with a wide choice of data output options.

With no calibration routinely required, this tester offers easy and convenient tablet hardness testing in busy production environments.

Catalogue Number:

7801

Pharmacopoeial Compliance:

Ph. Eur. 2.9.8

USP <1217>

Max. Tablet Diameter:

30 mm

Force Range:

0-200 N (+/- 0.04 N)

Statistics Reporting:

No

Batch Testing:

No

Portable:

Yes

Unit Dimensions (w x d x h):

82 x 380 x 90 mm

Please select a TH3 Series tester for further information

TH3/200 TH3/500

TH3/500

Ideal for use in the production area for a quick check of compression force, the TH3 is a portable and simple-to-use tablet hardness tester.

Using a multi-turn, low-friction hand wheel to apply the load, the TH3/500 can apply a force up to 500 N. The resulting breaking force is displayed clearly on the LCD with a wide choice of data output options.

With no calibration routinely required, this tester offers easy and convenient tablet hardness testing in busy production environments.

Cat No:

7802

Pharmacopoeial Compliance:

Ph. Eur. 2.9.8

USP <1217>

Max. Tablet Diameter:

30 mm

Force Range:

0-500 N (+/- 0.1 N)

Statistics Reporting:

No

Batch Testing:

No

Portable:

Yes

Key TH3 Series Highlights

Tablet hardness testing with easy calibration verification

Choice of force measurement unit (N, g, lbs, oz)

Portable unit with debris collection tray

Clear LCD display

Measures tablets < 30mm diameter

Extensive data reporting output options: RS-232, Mitutoyo and analogue data output

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