Hardness tester WHT 3ME

The WHT 3ME instrument is designed to automatically measure the four parameters weight, height, diameter (or length) and hardness for either round or odd shaped tablet forms. It is in full compliance with EP and USP pharmacopeia. It features unique sample positioning “flaps” for correct orientation of oblongs, caplets or other odd shaped samples in the combined hardness and diameter test station. Having a built-in carousel for sample transport, the WHT 3ME can be used with or without an automated batch feeding system. Simply place one sample into each of the 20 available segments of the carousel and start the test. This is especially useful to do a quick trial run on a small batch of samples during R&D or method development. There are two batch feeders for auto transport of samples directly into the WHT 3ME available: each of the ten sample containers within the WHT SM can have a different method associated with it; the WHT SM1 single batch feeder is able to collect samples directly from a sample chute of a tablet press. In both cases vibration tracks are used to separate the samples and introduce them into the WHT 3ME. The two system components, feeder and testing system, are not connected to each other to avoid vibration transfer, reduce the tare time of the balance and ease cleaning for both units.