PTF 20E
PTF 20E double drum friability tester
PTF 20E
Tablet Friability Test Instrument
The PTF 20E double-drum tablet friability instrument with fixed speed is manufactured in compliance to the USP <1216>, EP <2.9.7> and other Pharmacopoeias. This version is available as single or dual drum instrument.
General Information
One of the testing criteria of mechanical strength of tablets and cores is friability and abrasion testing. During the process of coating, transportation and packing the tablet will lose some amount of weight. To measure the weight loss, the samples are counted and weighed. Then the friability test is performed following the individual monographs of the relevant Pharmacopoeia. The tablets are tumbled at each turn of the drum of the friability testing instrument by a curved projection that extends from the middle of the drum to the outer wall. Once the friability test is finished, the samples have to be de-dusted and weighed again. The weight difference before and after the test is determined as friability; this usually should not exceed 1%. Tablets of a weight >650mg or with a bigger diameter or odd shaped samples are tested while the instrument is raised on one side using collapsible feet to an angle of 10%.
Additional Abrasion Drums
The standard supply scope includes the friability (also known as “Roche”) drums, but abrasion drums are available as options. The standard friability drum causes the samples to roll and fall during the test while the abrasion drum continuously puts the sample under stress by contact with lamellas
Principle of Operation
The PTF E instruments operate at a fixed speed setting of 25 drum rotations per minute and are available with either one drum (PTF 10E) or two drum (PTF 20E). Clean the samples from any dust prior to the test. Weigh the samples and introduce them into any drum of the instrument. Program the test information, such as speed, time etc. and start the run. When the test is finished the drum revolution stops and the samples have to be discharged. De-dust the samples using a brush and weigh them again. The maximum mean weight loss from 3 consequent tests should not exceed 1%.
Features
- 2 friability drums made from Plexiglas (optional incl. anti-static coating), in compliance with the USP, EP and DAB pharmacopoeia
- LED display informing of adjusted rotation speed and operating time (or number of revolutions)
- Programmable number of drum revolutions or rotating time
- All IQ, OQ, DQ/QC documentation included in the standard supply scope
Advantages
- LED display showing actual and target settings
- GLP compliant stainless steel housing
- Dual operation mode adjustment; number of revolutions or rotation time
- Easy to operate and set-up
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| Display | LED Display |
| Data Entry | Functional Keys |
| Setting number of revolutions | 1 to 9999 |
| Setting rotation timer | 1 to 9999 seconds |
| Drum rotation speed
PTF 10E/20E |
Fixed to 25 rpm
Accuracy ±1 rpm |
| Bench Space Requirement | W 350.0 x D 400.0 mm |
| Certification | All components certified to USP / EP requirements |
| CE / EMC Certification | All CE / EMC Certification provided |
| Validation | All IQ & OQ documents included |
We reserve the right to make technical changes without any prior notice.
Included in the Standard Scope of Supply
- PTF 20E includes two friability drums, one on the right and one in the left side of the instrument
- Comprehensive documentation folder including:
- User manual
- DQ/QC instrument compliance test certificate
- User manual
- QC/DQ testing certificate
- IQ documentation
- OQ documentation
- Conformity declaration
- CE/EMC declaration
- Instrument logbook
Options
- 10° feet to test tablets > 650mg or odd shaped samples
- Tablet abrasion drum with lamellas
- Friability drums with anti-static coating
- Certified equipment for instrument functional (operational) qualification
