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TH3/500 – Portable Tablet Hardness Testing

Ideal for use in the production area for a quick check of compression force, the TH3 is a portable and simple-to-use tablet hardness tester.

Using a multi-turn, low-friction hand wheel to apply the load, the TH3/500 can apply a force up to 500 N. The resulting breaking force is displayed clearly on the LCD with a wide choice of data output options.

With no calibration routinely required, this tester offers easy and convenient tablet hardness testing in busy production environments.

  • Easy calibration verification
  • Choice of force measurement unit (N, g, lbs, oz)
  • Portable unit with debris collection tray
  • Clear LCD display
  • Measures tablets < 30mm diameter
  • Extensive data reporting output options: RS-232, Mitutoyo and analogue data output
Cat No: 7802
Pharmacopoeial Compliance: Ph. Eur. 2.9.8

USP <1217>

Max. Tablet Diameter: 30 mm
Force Range: 0-500 N (+/- 0.1 N)
Statistics Reporting: No
Batch Testing: No
Portable: Yes