Disintegration Testing Machine

Disintegration Testing Machine Specification

Automation Grade
Semi-Automatic

Core Components
Heater, Basket, Beaker Holder, Digital Controller

Feature
Auto Stop, Alarm, Detachable Basket Assembly, Digital Timer

Power Source
220V AC Mains

Measurement Range
0-999 minutes

Accuracy
0.2C

Capacity
2 Baskets (Standard)

Temperature Range
Ambient to 45C

Model No
DTM-2

Voltage
220 V

Frequency
50 Hz

Equipment Materials
Stainless Steel (SS 304) Construction

Type
Single/Double Basket Digital Model

Usage
Pharmaceutical Tablet Disintegration Testing

Display Type
Digital LED Display

Dimension (L*W*H)
520 mm x 300 mm x 340 mm

Weight
Approx. 20-25 kg

Water Bath Material
Perspex (Transparent)

Heater Power
350 W

No. of Stations
Two (Standard Double Basket)

Timer
Digital Pre-Settable

Accessories Supplied
Disintegration Baskets, Beakers, Heater, Manual

Basket Movement
Up & Down, Consistent Speed (Approx. 30 cycles/min)

Compliance
IP, USP & BP Pharmacopeia Standards

Control System
Microprocessor Based Control

Beaker Capacity
1000 ml each

Ambient Conditions
up to 80% RH (non-condensing)

Disintegration Testing Machine Trade Information

Minimum Order Quantity
1 Piece

Supply Ability
10 Pieces Per Day

Delivery Time
1 Week

About Disintegration Testing Machine

Used for determination of disintegration of time of tablets. A motorized shaft moves in and up 8 down direction at a frequency of 30 cycles per minute Holds 6 glass tubes of standard size with stainless steel wire gauge bottom. Cylinder moves up & down with standard dish inside in a 1Ltr.Beaker filled of distilled water which is maintained at 30c by thermostatically controlled hot plates(without beaker)

Single basket

Double basket

Robust Construction and Reliable Performance

Built from SS 304 stainless steel with a transparent Perspex water bath, the machine promises durability and convenient visual inspection throughout testing. Operating at a consistent 30 cycles per minute, it delivers reliable results every time and features an automatic stop function and alarm for safety and precision.

User-Friendly Microprocessor Control

The DTM-2 is equipped with a microprocessor-based digital controller for effortless operation. The digital LED display enables real-time monitoring of parameters, while the digital pre-settable timer allows users to precisely set and monitor disintegration time for each basket, improving laboratory efficiency.

Compliance with International Standards

This instrument meets IP, USP, and BP pharmacopeia standards, ensuring accurate and standardized disintegration results. It is supplied with essential accessories, including baskets, beakers, a heater, and user manual, making it ready for immediate use in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories.

FAQs of Disintegration Testing Machine:

Q: How does the disintegration testing process work with this machine?

A: The process involves placing tablets in the detachable baskets immersed in beakers filled with water, then initiating the digital timer. The baskets move up and down at a consistent speed, simulating in vivo disintegration. Once the pre-set timer elapses, the machine automatically stops, and results can be recorded.

Q: What are the benefits of using a dual-basket, microprocessor-controlled disintegration tester?

A: Dual-basket functionality enables simultaneous testing of two samples, enhancing lab productivity. The microprocessor control ensures consistent test parameters, precise timing, and repeatable results, thus improving reliability and compliance with pharmacopeia standards.

Q: When should disintegration testing be performed in pharmaceutical production?

A: Disintegration tests are crucial during formulation development, routine batch release, and stability studies to ensure each batch of tablets or capsules meets quality benchmarks specified by IP, USP, and BP standards.

Q: Where can the DTM-2 Disintegration Testing Machine be used?

A: This equipment is designed for use in pharmaceutical quality control laboratories, research and development departments, and production facilities requiring accurate tablet disintegration measurements.

Q: What is the temperature control range and its accuracy?

A: The digital temperature controller enables water bath heating from ambient up to 45C, maintaining temperature accuracy within 0.2C, which is essential for reproducible results in tablet disintegration tests.

Q: How does the digital timer enhance the testing process?

A: The digital pre-settable timer allows users to program test duration up to 999 minutes, with automatic stop functionality and alarm notification, ensuring consistent procedure timing and minimizing operator intervention.

Q: What accessories and features come standard with this model?

A: Each unit is supplied with standard disintegration baskets, 1000 ml beakers, a heater, manual, and includes features like detachable basket assembly, auto stop, digital controls, and robust construction for dependable lab use.