30 April 2014 Tablets & Capsules
A survey of what's available
Loop tack adhesion tester
TA-LTT loop tack tester for use with company's CT3 texture
analyzer measures adhesive strength or "stickiness" of vis-
coelastic materials such as label glue and other pressure-
sensitive adhesives used in packaging. Sample is adhered to
slide placed in bottom fixture; top of sample is gripped by
upper clamp, and CT3 tester applies tension, measuring force
required to break adhesive bond. Unit operates in compres-
sion or tension modes. TexturePro CT software logs analyti-
cal data for each test and produces statistical reports over
multiple samples.
Brookfield Engineering, Middleboro, MA.
Tel. 800 628 8139 Fax 508 946 6262
www.brookfieldengineering.com
Bathless disintegrator
SensIR 3200 bathless disintegrator eliminates mess and
inconvenience of conventional water-based instruments. Unit
comes with two, four, or six disintegration stations within
small footprint; it heats media from room temperature to
37°C in less than 8 minutes. NIR provides endpoint detection
without need for modified fluted disk. Disintegration baskets
operate independently or in unison, increasing throughput.
Basket mounting mechanism virtually eliminates undesirable
sway. Unit is controlled by touch-screen interface and meets
or exceeds all harmonized compendial requirements. It stores
as many as 100 reports and methods.
Distek, North Brunswick, NJ.
Tel. 732 422 7585 Fax 732 422 7310
www.distekinc.com
Powder flow tester
SSSpinTester powder flow tester uses centrifugal force to
measure unconfined yield strength of fine powders. It requires
just 0.05- to 1-gram samples, and testing takes less than 15
minutes. Direct measurements—ranging from 0.01 to 72
kilopascals—eliminate need to extrapolate to determine arch-
ing potential. Benchtop unit includes programmed laptop
computer that displays data graphically and numerically.
Company also offers SpecTester spectroscopic instrument to
determine degree and causes of segregation.
Material Flow Solutions, Gainesville, FL.
Tel. 352 303 9123 Fax 352 379 8878
www.matflowsol.com
test & inspection equipment
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