Dosage-form testing
Disintegration Test Apparatus
Checks whether tablets or capsules break up within a stated time when moved up and down in a liquid at 37 °C. A quick, routine test for release and in-process control.
- Pharmaceutical
- Nutraceuticals and dietary supplements
- Veterinary medicines
- Contract testing labs
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Maintenance checklist
Each use
- Inspect mesh and tubes
- Rinse and dry the rack and discs
- Check bath level and temperature
Weekly
- Change the bath water and clean the bath
- Check the drive arm for loose fittings
Quarterly / six-monthly
- Calibrate stroke frequency, stroke distance and temperature
- Replace worn mesh, discs or tubes
- Lubricate the drive as the manufacturer instructs
SAFETY
Safety precautions
Before you work on the Disintegration tester
- Keep fingers away from the moving rack and drive arm while the apparatus is running.
- Keep the electrical parts dry and do not run the heater without water.
- Wear gloves and safety glasses when using acid or buffer immersion fluids.
- Handle the glass beaker carefully and replace it if chipped.
In LimsPulse · Calibration Management
Keep every Disintegration tester in control: usage logs, calibration and maintenance schedules, and automatic blocking of overdue instruments.