Tablet Disintegrator Machine
Overview
The Tablet Disintegration Test Apparatus is a laboratory instrument used to determine the time required for tablets and capsules to disintegrate under specified conditions. It is an essential quality control instrument in the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring that solid dosage forms meet pharmacopeial standards for disintegration before dissolution and absorption. The apparatus is widely used in pharmaceutical manufacturing, research laboratories, quality control laboratories, and academic institutions.
Principle of Operation
The instrument operates by immersing tablets or capsules in a temperature-controlled liquid medium while moving the test baskets vertically at a specified frequency. The dosage form is considered disintegrated when it breaks down completely according to the acceptance criteria defined by pharmacopeial standards.
Key Features
- Complies with USP, IP, EP, and other pharmacopeial standards
- Digital timer with automatic test completion
- Precise temperature control
- Adjustable test duration
- Uniform basket movement for consistent results
- User-friendly control panel
- High accuracy and repeatability
- Durable and corrosion-resistant construction
- Easy cleaning and maintenance
Main Components
- Basket Rack Assembly
- Test Tubes
- Beakers
- Heating System
- Water Bath
- Temperature Sensor
- Drive Motor
- Digital Timer
- Control Panel
- Tablet Discs
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Tablet Disintegration Test Apparatus |
| Test Stations | 1 or 2 Basket Assemblies (model dependent) |
| Basket Movement | 30 ± 1 cycles per minute |
| Stroke Length | 55 ± 2 mm |
| Temperature Range | Ambient to 45°C |
| Test Medium Temperature | 37 ± 0.5°C |
| Timer | Digital Programmable Timer |
| Display | LCD/LED Digital Display |
| Power Supply | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Applications
- Tablet disintegration testing
- Capsule disintegration testing
- Pharmaceutical quality control
- Product development
- Formulation studies
- Stability testing
- Research and development
- Regulatory compliance testing
Benefits
- Accurate and reliable disintegration testing
- Consistent basket movement and temperature control
- Easy operation and maintenance
- High repeatability of test results
- Suitable for routine quality control and research applications
- Complies with international pharmacopeial requirements
Sample Types
- Tablets
- Hard gelatin capsules
- Soft gelatin capsules
- Film-coated tablets
- Sugar-coated tablets
- Enteric-coated tablets
- Modified-release dosage forms
Industries Served
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Quality Control Laboratories
- Research and Development Laboratories
- Contract Testing Laboratories
- Universities and Research Institutions
- Healthcare and Regulatory Laboratories
