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FR & FRV

Friability testing is an accepted standard throughout the pharmaceutical industry for determining the resistance of uncoated tablets to the abrasion and shock experienced in manufacturing, packaging and shipping operations. The models of the FR & FRV are simple to operate and fully comply with the specifications as laid down in EP, Chapter 2.9.7 and USP Chapter <1216>.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

  FR FRV
Number of drums FR 1000: one FRV 1000: one
  FR 2000: two FRV 2000: two
Speed Fixed at 25 rpm (+/-1) Variable at 20 - 60 rpm
Modes Time or no. of revolutions Time or no. of revolutions
Drop distance 156 mm 156 mm
Interchangeable drums yes yes
Dimensions (WxHxD) FR 1000: 290 x 350 x 360 mm FRV 1000: 290 x 350 x 360 mm
  FR 2000: 342 x 350 x 360 mm FRV 2000: 342 x 350 x 360 mm
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