Disintegration Test Apparatus

Disintegration test apparatus i.p.[2615] standard, usp and b.p. Standard. The test equipment works on up and down movement of tablets in medium of water kept at 37 degree c. Built on a steel cabinet of size 14" x 12" x 8" which houses a geared motor for the vertical shaft drive, the shaft moves up and down by 7.6 cms. At a speed of 30 rounds per minute. On the upper end of the shaft is fitted a horizontal strip with clamps on either side which holds glass vessels open at both ends and stainless steel wire gauge fixed with rubber ring at the lower end which dips in water. Two independentally thermostatically controlled hot plate (rating 65 watt) are fixed on the top of the cabinet upon which beakers of 1000 ml. Size are kept filled with water. Temperature is maintained at 37 degree c with an accuracy of 1 degree c. Independent switches with neon indicators for motor and hot plates are fixed on a panel. Main fuse with 2 meter main cord and plug are provided. Works on 220 volts 50 c/s ac.