Model 6D(SG) Soft Gelatin Capsule Tester

The 6D(SG) Soft Gelatin Capsule Tester is the soft gel variant of the world renowned model 6D tablet hardness tester. It is capable of measuring any shape liquid and cream filled Soft Gelatin Capsules for deflection and burst strength. The 6D(SG) uses a combination of precision potentiometer and load cell technology to precisely determine the diameter and force applied to each capsule. The instrument's accuracy is east to maintain and you can calibrate or verify the instrument yourself in a matter of minutes using NIST traceable weights and gauge blocks. The operator can test individual samples or batches of up to 100 capsules. In semi automated mode a programmable delay gives you time to place the capsule in the correct position.

The 6D (SG) has an option of three depression tests and a burst test. The four tests, described below, can be administered to either the length or width of the capsule with the width being the most informative axis for testing soft gels. Hard shell capsule dome and force to lock tests require applying a force along the length of the sample.

FOUR TYPES of VARIABLE INPUT CAPSULE TESTS

• The Fixed Distance Depression Test measures the force required to depress a test sample by a select number of millimeters. Example: A test sample measuring 23.09mm (D1) required a force of 1.3 Kp to depress it 3mm to 20.09mm (D2). The 3mm setting is the test variable chosen by the operator for this particular test.

• The Percentage Distance Depression Test measures the force required to depress a test sample by a given percentage of a chosen dimension. Example: A test sample measuring 9.74mm (D1) required 10.8 Kp of force to compress it 25% to 7.30mm (D2). The 25% setting is the selected test variable.

• The Fixed Force Depression Test measures the amount of depression a specified force has on the test sample. Example: A selected force of 6kp depressed a 9.81mm (D1) test sample to 8.31mm (D2). In test types #1 and #2 we are interested in knowing the force (Kp) required to satisfy the test's objective. In this test we are interested in the resultant size in millimeters of D2 when the selected force of 6 Kp is applied to the test sample.

• The Burst Test is virtually the same as a tablet hardness test. The tester first measures the test sample's beginning dimension, D1. Next the force or hardness it takes to burst the sample will be recorded along with the D2 dimension at the point where the test sample failed. Example: A 7.35mm (D1) test sample required a force of 15.7kp to cause it to burst. The dimension at which the burst event took place was 3.01mm (D2).

Using one or more of the above tests enables you to perform the follow types of tests.

Hard Shell Capsule Tests

• Cap dome test
• Body dome test
• Force to lock-empty
• Force to lock-filled
• Burst- liquid filled

Soft Shell Capsule Tests

• Seam integrity-burst x axis test
• Seam integrity-burst y axis test
• Fixed distance depression test
• Fixed percentage depression test
• Fixed force test

Sample test reports are available upon request.

Features:

• Strain Gauge S Beam Load Cell
• Large LED Character Display
• Simple User Menu
• Manual or Automatic Mode
• Easy Calibration
• Calibration Verification Function
• RS232 Data Output Port
• Debris Receptacle

Options:

• Snap-in Special Jaws
• Grooved platform for ease of oblong tablet alignment
• Plain Paper Printer
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• Calibration Kit
• Handheld keypad or flat standard or dustproof & spill proof keyboard
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• Tablet Hardness version
• Complete Validation Protocol and Service Contracts