Laboratory hardness tester MT50

for the pharmaceutical industry

Overview
Proven to be the most advanced, precise, and user-friendly manual tablet hardness tester, the MT50 with high-precision Dr. Schleuniger® technology is designed for laboratories and compression rooms. Robust and easy to use, the MT50 supports fast and precise manual operation for single-parameter tests or multi-parameter runs across a wide range of tablet types, shapes, sizes, and materials.

Key features

• Measuring of 5 parameters: Hardness, Length / Diameter, Width, Thickness, Weight / Mass
• High-precision Dr. Schleuniger® measuring technology with S-beam load cell for best accuracy and repeatability
• Integrated FastTest™ thickness gauge enabling multi-parameter test runs in a single protocol
• Optimized jaw movements for highest precision and short cycle times
• Intuitive icon-based EasyTouch™ operation with three test modes (including automatic evaluation with programmed product specifications)
• Configurable test reports and various printer interfaces, plus export of test results to USB flash drive
• Support for external analytical balance integration so weight measurements are automatically included in test reports
• High-precision qualification tool for hardness adjustment & verification
• Daily FCD™ function checking device for quick operational checks and PASS/FAIL evaluation
• Networkable via Ethernet LAN and compatible with centralized data management (q-doc®) for consolidated batch reporting and 21 CFR Part 11 compliant data integrity
• Compliance by design according to USP <1217> and Ph.Eur. 2.9.8 requirements

Highlights

• Testing of all tablet shapes, sizes, and materials — Open and accessible test area allowing simple handling and enabling standard tablet hardness, tensile strength and three-point flexure testing in compliance with harmonized pharmacopeia.
• Intuitive EasyTouch™ operation — Icon-based user interface with three test modes, user access levels and automatic protocol printing at the end of test runs.
• 100% Precision — State-of-the-art electronics, precision S-beam load cell and linear measuring technology for exceptionally precise dimensional measurements and reliable detection of low breaking forces on small/brittle samples.
• Fast, Faster, FastTest™ — Integrated FastTest™ thickness gauge and multi-parameter accumulation in a single test protocol to achieve test speeds comparable to many automated systems.
• Data Management the SmartWay™ — Automatic sending of test runs to q-doc® data management software, central SQL database recording for full traceability and consolidated batch reporting without requiring a computer next to the tester.
• Daily Check with FCD™ — Calibrated function checking device (FCD™) to simulate tablet breaking for quick shift-start verification and optional printable FCD test protocol.

Options

• Integration with q-doc® data management software for electronic parameter transfer and centralized result protocoling.
• Various printer interfaces and USB export for test reports.

Technical specifications

• Model: MT50
• Manufacturer / Brand: SOTAX (Dr. Schleuniger® measuring technology)
• Type: Manual tablet hardness tester (manual operation)
• Maximum measuring range (breaking force): up to 800 N
• Measured parameters: Hardness (break force), Length / Diameter, Width, Thickness, Weight / Mass
• Load cell: Precision S-beam load cell
• Thickness gauge: Integrated FastTest™ thickness gauge
• Function check: FCD™ function checking device (PASS / FAIL routine)
• User interface: EasyTouch™ icon-based touchscreen with multiple test modes and user access levels
• Data management: Ethernet LAN connectivity; compatible with q-doc® for SQL centralized recording and 21 CFR Part 11 support
• Outputs / Export: Printer interfaces, USB flash drive export; automatic protocoling of integrated/external measurements
• Compliance: Designed to meet USP <1217> and Ph.Eur. 2.9.8 standards
• Applications: Standard tablet hardness testing, tensile strength, three-point flexure testing, and dimensional measurements across virtually all tablet shapes and materials
• Qualification: High-precision tool for hardness adjustment & verification
• Operation environment: Laboratory and compression room use; robust mechanical construction for frequent operation