This is a description for a "Pfizer Type" Tablet Hardness Tester. The term "Surface Testing" in the query is a less common descriptor, as this instrument's primary function is to test a tablet's structural integrity, not its surface properties.
Features
:- Portability: Many models are designed to be lightweight and portable, sometimes small enough to be used at a production machine.
- Ease of use: The operation is typically simple, often involving a hand-squeeze mechanism that applies the force.
- Durability: The instruments are often built with heavy-duty metal bodies for long-lasting functionality.
- Quality control: It is used to ensure that tablets meet industry standards for hardness, which is critical for their disintegration, dissolution, and overall performance.