Friability Tester - Uncoated Tablet

The basic Friability Tester comprises of a drum and a motor capable of rotating the drum at 25 rpm. The standard friability drum has an inside diameter of 287 mm and a depth of 38 mm and is fitted with a curved baffle which subjects the tablets to be tested to a drop of 156 mm. The sample ( normally 10 tablets) to be tested is first weighed and then placed into the drum. The drum is then rotated 100 times, any loose dust from the sample removed and the sample re-weighed. The Friability of the sample is given in terms of % weight loss ( loss in weight expressed as a percentage of the original sample weight) . A maximum weight loss of not more than 1% is considered acceptable for most tablets. Abrasion drums for carrying out tests into the attrition of tablets caused by the product rubbing together during transit are also available on request.