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Calibration of a horizontal pendulum-type tablet breaking strength tester

F W Goodhart, J R Draper, M J Killeen

    Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences
    |July 1, 1976
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    A new, simple method reliably checks the calibration and accuracy of motorized pendulum tablet hardness testers. This ensures consistent and reproducible results for pharmaceutical quality control.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pharmaceutical technology
    • Analytical chemistry
    • Quality control

    Background:

    • Accurate tablet hardness testing is crucial for pharmaceutical product quality.
    • Existing calibration methods for tablet hardness testers can be time-consuming.
    • Motorized pendulum testers require reliable calibration for precise measurements.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a rapid, simplified method for calibrating motorized pendulum tablet hardness testers.
    • To assess the accuracy and precision of three new motorized pendulum testers.

    Main Methods:

    • Two calibrated force gauges were utilized.
    • Two independent operators performed the calibration checks.
    • The force gauge calibration method was employed to evaluate tester accuracy.

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    Main Results:

    • The force gauge calibration method proved reliable for assessing tester accuracy.
    • All three new motorized pendulum tablet hardness testers were found to be in calibration.
    • The testers demonstrated reproducible results, indicating high precision.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method offers a reliable and efficient approach for tablet hardness tester calibration.
    • The new motorized pendulum testers meet accuracy and precision requirements for pharmaceutical applications.
    • Standardized calibration ensures the integrity of tablet hardness data in quality control.