Automated sample preparation system SWING Visco

for the pharmaceutical industrymixingbenchtop

Overview
Automatically dispense virtually any product (low-to-high viscosity liquids, pastes, even melted waxes) and measure viscosity using proprietary overhead gravimetric dispensing combined with control software. The system supports measurement in formulation vessels or sample vials and provides controlled sample conditioning (temperature, mixing) for repeatable results.

Key features

• Self-contained, controlled environment
• Automated opening and closing of sample containers
• Controlled sample processing (temperature control, mixing)
• Wide viscosity range supported (low to high)
• Support for multiple viscosimetry modes
• Compatibility with various measuring geometries/spindles
• Automated cleaning and drying of measuring geometries

Workflow (SWING VISCO)

• Select a formulation vessel
• Open sample container
• Gravimetrically dispense material into vial
• Measure viscosity
• Clean spindle
• Dry spindle
• Close sample container

Benefits

• Automated, unattended viscosity measurement
• Typical throughput: ~3 minutes per sample
• Cost per sample reduced up to 90%
• Productivity increase up to 10×
• Dispensed amount, mixing speed, temperature, time and other parameters logged in read-only files
• Consistent sample conditioning suitable for quality control
• Easy data access with export to Excel and integration with other software
• Interfaces for DOE and AI workflows
• Expandable workflows: viscosity adjustment, rheology, density, pH, mixing, powder dispensing
• Improved efficiency and scalability via modular design

Technical specifications

• Model / Workflow: SWING VISCO
• Dispensing technology: proprietary overhead gravimetric dispensing
• Measurement locations: formulation vessels and sample vials
• Sample conditioning: controlled (e.g. temperature, mixing) for repeatable measurements
• Throughput: approximately 3 minutes per sample (typical)
• Types of measurement: rotational viscosimetry with support for multiple geometries
• Data logging: read-only log files (dispensed amount, mixing speed, temperature, time, other data)
• Interfaces: data export to Excel; integration with DOE / AI
• Expandable modules: viscosity adjustment, rheology modules, density, pH, mixing, powder dispensing
• Maintenance: automated cleaning and drying routines for measuring geometries/spindles