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Confidence in every tablet.

From dissolution to mechanical strength, testing solid dosage forms calls for reliable equipment and repeatable procedures. ERWEKA develops solutions for pharmaceutical testing, while APICAL helps match the system to your laboratory and methods.

Solutions for testing solid pharmaceutical dosage forms
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Every testing workflow starts with a clear requirement. We match the test type, capacity and level of automation to your laboratory.

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The ERWEKA range

More ways to assess quality.

Choose the test according to the product characteristics, pharmacopoeial methods and your laboratory workflow.

ERWEKA DT 950 digital dissolution tester
01 / DISSOLUTION PROFILE

Dissolution testers

The DT 950 is a digital system for dissolution testing according to USP methods 1, 2, 5 and 6. TestAssist supports method setup and parameter checks; the system can be expanded from 6 to 7 or 8 stations and equipped with options for automatic tablet drop or sampling.

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ERWEKA equipment for tablet hardness testing
02 / MECHANICAL STRENGTH

Tablet hardness testers

Measuring the force required to break a tablet helps assess the sample’s mechanical strength. ERWEKA’s tester family offers different configurations for laboratory quality-control workflows.

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ERWEKA equipment for tablet disintegration testing
03 / DOSAGE FORM BREAKDOWN

Disintegration testers

Equipment for checking the disintegration of tablets and capsules under defined test conditions. Configuration is selected according to the sample, method and laboratory requirements.

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ERWEKA TAR II tablet friability tester
04 / RESISTANCE TO ABRASION

Friability testers

Friability is assessed by controlled tumbling of the sample and measurement of mass loss. The ERWEKA TAR II is designed for this test of solid pharmaceutical dosage forms.

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ERWEKA BioDis RRT 10 dissolution tester for USP methods 3 and 7
05 / USP 3 AND USP 7

BioDis RRT 10

A reciprocating dissolution tester available for USP method 3, USP method 7 or a combined configuration. Different stroke heights, vessels and holders can be selected to suit the method and sample.

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ERWEKA DFZ II flow-through cell dissolution testing system
06 / USP 4

DFZ II flow-through cell

A USP 4 dissolution system with flow-through cells for tablets, granules and powders, implants, suppositories and other samples.

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ERWEKA DRT chewing gum release testing system
07 / CHEWING GUM TESTING

DRT chewing gum tester

A specialised station that simulates chewing movements in a temperature-controlled water bath. Configurations are available with one to six stations.

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ERWEKA automated drug dissolution testing system
08 / AUTOMATION

Automated dissolution systems

DT 950/9510-based systems can combine sampling and sample collection or automate UV analysis. Offline, online and on-/offline configurations are available, including connections to HPLC analysis.

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ERWEKA MediPrep system for preparing dissolution media
09 / MEDIA PREPARATION

MediPrep systems

Depending on the model, dissolution media preparation includes mixing or dilution, degassing, heating and gravimetric filling. MediPrep 820 and 1622 serve different laboratory requirements.

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ERWEKA Disso.NET 4 software for dissolution testing control and documentation
10 / DISSOLUTION SOFTWARE

Disso.NET 4

Software for managing ERWEKA dissolution systems, methods, users and reports. Features include an Audit Trail and support for 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.

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ERWEKA VDT/S vacuum leak tester for blister packaging
11 / PACKAGING INTEGRITY

VDT/S vacuum leak tester

Vacuum and methylene blue dye testing helps check blister and other packaging for leaks.

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ERWEKA SVM II tapped density tester for powders
12 / TAPPED DENSITY

SVM II tapped density tester

A flexible system for tapped density testing according to USP methods 1, 2 and 3. TestAssist automatically calculates tapped density, Hausner ratio and compressibility index.

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ERWEKA GT series flow testers for granules and powders
13 / POWDER FLOW

GT granulate flow testers

The GTL, GT and GTB series assess powder and granulate flow by weight, volume or time, with an option to measure the angle of repose.

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ERWEKA equipment for suppository testing
14 / SUPPOSITORY TESTING

Suppository testers

Depending on the selected model, the ERWEKA range includes instruments for testing suppository penetration and softening time, hardness and disintegration.

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ERWEKA MC.NET and Export Manager software for physical testers
15 / DATA AND DOCUMENTATION

Physical tester software

MC.NET supports method management, a network database and Audit Trail for hardness testers. Export Manager transfers data from connected instruments to a local or network computer.

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ERWEKA AR 403 drive unit for all-purpose laboratory equipment
16 / R&D AND SMALL BATCHES

AR 403 all-purpose equipment

A modular drive unit for research, development and small-scale production. Interchangeable attachments support mixing, milling, granulation, coating and other processes.

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ERWEKA EP-1 laboratory tablet press
17 / TABLET DEVELOPMENT

EP-1 desktop tablet press

A single-punch press for research, development and small batches. The manufacturer lists output of up to 4,000 tablets per hour and maximum compression force of 3 t.

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Available models, stations, accessories and software options depend on the selected configuration. Selection and application should be checked against the manufacturer’s technical documentation and the applicable method.

From requirement to the right configuration

Equipment selected around your test.

Before recommending a solution, we review the sample, method and how the instrument will fit into your laboratory workflow.

  1. 01
    Define the test

    Sample type, required test and applicable method.

  2. 02
    Match the system

    Test positions, automation level, accessories and data handling.

  3. 03
    Plan the next steps

    Technical documentation, quotation and support for the selected equipment.

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