YPD-200C Tablet Hardness Tester – Reliable Pharmaceutical Tablet Testing Equipment

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YPD-200C Tablet Hardness Tester

The YPD-200C Tablet Hardness Tester is a reliable pharmaceutical testing instrument designed for precise evaluation of tablet hardness. Ensuring that tablets possess the necessary mechanical strength is crucial for packaging and handling. The YPD-200C is an essential tool in pharmaceutical quality control, providing consistent and accurate measurements to support compliance with regulatory standards.

Description

Tablet hardness testing plays a critical role in pharmaceutical development, production, and quality control. The YPD-200C model provides accurate measurement of maximum, minimum, and average hardness values. It also automatically records and calculates test data, ensuring precision and efficiency in quality assurance.

 

Product Features

 

1. Advanced Data Management

   •  Built-in USB connectivity for exporting test data and generating reports.

 

2. Precision and Reliability

   •  Automatically records and calculates key data, including maximum, minimum, and average values.

   •  Supports both single and continuous testing modes for flexible operation.

 

3. User-Friendly Design

   •  Touch-screen interface for intuitive operation.

   •  Bilingual (Chinese and English) interface to meet global user needs.

 

4. Compact and Portable

   •  DC12V power supply with a universal voltage adapter for reliable use.

 

5. Compliance and Certification

   •  Includes IQ/OQ certification documentation for validation.

 

Product Specifications

 

l   Model    YPD-200C

l   Product Number 10103108

l   Hardness Measurement Range       10–200N

l   Resolution     0.01N

l   Accuracy     ±1.5% ±1 digit

l   Unit N/kg/kp (customizable)

l   Testing Method    Automatic single/continuous mode

l   Power Supply       DC12V, 3.0A

 

YPD-200C manual tablet hardness tester (10-200N range) — Huanghai Pharmaceutical Instruments

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📄 Download User Manual

You can download the full user manual of the YPD-200C Tablet Hardness Tester below:

📥 Click here to download YPD-200C User Manual (PDF)

Note: Our lab instruments support basic audit trails strictly per USP/ChP standards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What hardness range is required for tablets to pass QC?

A: Tablet hardness specifications vary by formulation, but typical QC acceptance criteria fall between 50–200N (5–20 kP) for standard compressed tablets. Effervescent tablets are typically softer (20–80N), while modified-release matrix tablets may require 100–300N+ for controlled erosion. The YPD-200C covers 10–200N for standard QC ranges. For development or specialized tablets requiring higher ranges and data export, the YPD-350N adds audit trail, diameter measurement, and PC connectivity. Contact us for pricing.

Q: What is the difference between hardness units N and kP?

A: Both measure the same physical property (force required to crush a tablet) in different units. 1 kP = 9.81 N (approximately 10 N). Some pharmacopoeial standards express specifications in kP (kilopond), while modern instruments increasingly use Newtons (N) per ISO/SI conventions. Huanghai YPD-series testers display both units simultaneously, allowing labs to directly compare results against legacy specifications (kP) and modern regulatory submissions (N) without conversion errors.

Q: Does USP specify a hardness test method for tablets?

A: USP <1217> provides guidance on tablet breaking force measurement but does not mandate a specific acceptance criterion—hardness specifications are set in individual product monographs or internal QC specifications. The standard defines the measurement geometry (flat-faced anvils, load application rate) to ensure instrument-to-instrument comparability. Huanghai YPD-series testers are designed to comply with USP <1217> measurement geometry, ensuring data generated on our instruments is transferable to regulatory submissions.

Q: Can hardness testing predict tablet coating durability?

A: Hardness provides an indirect indicator of coating durability—harder core tablets generally support coat adhesion better, but coating performance depends equally on surface roughness, tablet shape, and coating process parameters. For direct coating durability assessment, combine hardness testing with friability (USP <1216>, CJY-300E). The SY-6DN 4-in-1 tester integrates hardness, friability, disintegration, and dissolution in a single platform, enabling comprehensive pre-coating characterization from a single instrument.