Solution

Tablet Hardness Testing

A pharmaceutical tablet producer wanted to test and monitor the hardness of the tablets being created in their tablet forming machine.

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Summary

Customer Need / Challenge
A pharmaceutical tablet producer wanted to test and monitor the hardness of the tablets being created in their tablet forming machine.
Interface Solution
Interface’s SML Low Height S-Type Load Cell was mounted to the hardness device inside the tablet forming machine. The SML Low Height S-Type Load Cell was then connected to the 9870 High-Speed High Performance TEDS Ready Indicator to record the force measurements.
Results
The tablet producer was able to verify and test the specific hardness needed for their tablets being produced by their tablet forming machine.

Materials

SML Low Height S-Type Load Cell
9870 High-Speed High Performance TEDS Ready Indicator

How it Works

The SML Low Height S-Type Load cell was customized to fit into the hardness testing device inside the tablet forming machine.
The output of the SML was connected to the 9870 High-Speed High Performance TEDS Ready Indicator.
The customer was able to calibrate and clarify the specified hardness for the tablets being formed.

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Tablet Hardness Testing App Note