Every batch of tablets has to pass physical tests before release, and the records must stand up to a regulatory audit. Our pharmaceutical testing instruments cover the standard pharmacopoeia tests. As pharmaceutical testing instruments manufacturers in India and suppliers in India, we supply formulation plants, contract labs and R&D centres.
Instruments are arranged around the testing sequence of a tablet or capsule. Hardness, thickness and friability testers act as in-process checks at the tablet press. Disintegration and dissolution apparatus describe release in the lab. Capsule hardness checks shell brittleness, tapped density tests powders before compression, and the Karl Fischer titrator measures moisture. Blister and vial seal testers extend to the finished pack.
A typical oral solid dosage lab has the hardness, thickness, friability, disintegration and dissolution testers, with the density tester and KF titrator added for raw material control.
Last updated: November 2026
Vacuum chamber for blister and strip pack leak detection by dye ingress. Used by pharmaceutical packaging lines to verify seal integrity of aluminium blisters and count leaking cavities.
Small force tester that compresses a capsule between flat plates and records the load at shell rupture. Used by pharmaceutical and nutraceutical makers to check gelatin and HPMC shell strength and brittleness.
Automatic volumetric Karl Fischer titrator for water content of drugs, APIs and excipients from 100 ppm upward. Used in pharmaceutical QC for hygroscopic materials and finished dosage forms.
Reciprocating double basket disintegration tester with thermostatic water bath at 37 deg C. Used by pharmaceutical QC labs to check the time taken by tablets and capsules to disintegrate.
Eight vessel dissolution tester with paddle and basket options for drug release testing at 37 deg C. Used by pharmaceutical QC and formulation laboratories for batch release and method development.
Dual drum friabilator that tumbles tablets for 100 revolutions at 25 rpm and measures weight loss. Used in pharmaceutical QC to check that tablets survive packing, transport and handling.
Motorized tablet hardness tester that measures crushing strength of round and oval tablets in N or kp and prints results. Used in pharmaceutical production and QC to check compression force settings.
Digital measuring tester that reads thickness and diameter of tablets between flat hardened faces and exports data. Used in pharmaceutical production to monitor compression consistency during batches.
Tapped density apparatus that taps a graduated cylinder at a fixed rate to measure powder volume change. Used by pharma formulation teams to compute Carr index and Hausner ratio for flow assessment.
Vacuum decay tester that checks vials and ampoules for leaks without destroying them. Used by sterile injectable manufacturers for non-destructive container closure integrity checks on filling lines.
| Function | Products | What to confirm |
|---|---|---|
| In-process tablet checks | Tablet Hardness Tester Digital with Printer, Tablet Thickness and Diameter Digital Tester, Tablet Friability Tester Dual Drum USP Type | Force range, number of tablets per run, printer or data output, and drum dimensions and speed to the USP type described. |
| Release testing | Tablet Disintegration Test Apparatus Double Basket, Tablet Dissolution Test Apparatus 8 Station | Number of vessels or baskets, paddle or basket options, temperature control accuracy and compliance with USP or IP apparatus dimensions. |
| Powder and capsule tests | Tapped Density Tester for Pharmaceutical Powders, Capsule Hardness and Shell Brittleness Tester, Moisture Content Karl Fischer Titrator for Pharmaceuticals | Tap count and drop height, sample cylinder size, titration range, reagent type and capsule size range. |
| Pack integrity | Blister Pack Leak Test Apparatus Vacuum Dye, Vial Seal and Container Closure Integrity Tester | Vacuum level, chamber size, dye or vacuum decay method and sample formats such as vials, ampoules or blisters. |
Pharmaceutical instruments examine medicines themselves, namely tablets, capsules and powders, for hardness, release, density and moisture. Medical product instruments test devices such as syringes, needles, catheters, gloves and masks, with force, leakage and filtration tests. A pharma company that also fills syringes or infusion bags would use both groups, as the standards and fixtures are different.
See also: Medical Product Testing Instruments
The complete Pharmaceutical Testing Instruments range (10 products), in alphabetical order:
Verify the number of stations, typically 6 or 8, paddle and basket apparatus to the pharmacopoeia, vessel centring, shaft wobble and temperature stability at 37 deg C. Ask about mechanical qualification support, such as calibration tablets and DQ, IQ and OQ documents. Auto sampling is a useful option for high volume labs.
Choose a motorised digital model with a force range that covers your largest tablet, often up to 500 N, and a jaw speed suitable for your product. It should read hardness, and ideally thickness and diameter. Check statistical printouts, 21 CFR Part 11 readiness if needed, and calibration with a standard load cell.
Friability testers need drum dimensions and speed of 25 rpm to match the USP general chapter, with a counter that stops at 100 revolutions. Disintegration apparatus needs correct basket mesh, stroke rate and a bath at 37 deg C. Dual station models save time during batch release.
Pharmaceutical formulation plants, nutraceutical and ayurvedic tablet makers, contract manufacturers, API and excipient producers, pharma R&D and stability labs, drug testing laboratories and quality assurance departments at hospitals and regulators. A typical order contains the hardness, friability, disintegration and dissolution testers, followed by density and moisture instruments.
Tablets are weighed, tumbled in a rotating drum for 100 revolutions and weighed again. The weight loss shows how well tablets withstand abrasion during coating, packing and transport; less than 1 percent loss is a common limit.
It shows how quickly the active ingredient is released into a fluid under controlled conditions, which relates to how the medicine behaves in the body. It is also used to compare batches and approve formulation changes.
Tapped density tells how a powder packs after being tapped, and with bulk density it gives the Carr index and Hausner ratio. These values show flow behaviour and help set die fill and capsule filling.
Yes. We manufacture the instruments in India and supply them to plants, labs and distributors across the country and for export. We supply technical documents and qualification support to suit pharma audits, with installation on request.
Unlike loss on drying, it measures water specifically and is accurate at low levels. It is used for APIs, excipients and moisture-sensitive formulations where small amounts of water matter.
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