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Actophotometer, state type with six photo cells for measuring spontaneous or induced activity with digital totalizer or counter

NPH-40 ACTIVITY CAGE

Actophotometer, state type with six photo cells for measuring
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NPH-11 FRIABILITY TEST APPARATUS SINGLE Friability testing is a crucial quality control measure in the pharmaceutical industry, assessing the durability of tablets during packaging, handling, and shipping. This test helps ensure that tablets can withstand mechanical shocks without breaking or crumbling, maintaining their integrity and efficacy. The apparatus used for this test is known as a friabilator or friability test apparatus. The principle of a friability tester involves placing tablets in a rotating drum and measuring the weight loss due to chipping or breaking under friction, pressure, or vibration. The majority of the tests use the Friabilator principle. Why Do Pharmaceuticals Perform a Friability Test? Friability testing is performed to check the strength or durability of tablets. Tablets must be strong enough to resist breakage during transportation, coating & blistering process. Friability test is performed for core or uncoated tablets & not performed for coated tablets. Coating polymers give strength & protection to tablets against breaking thats why the Friability Test not performed for Coated Tablets According to the guidelines, tablets should be tested for friability to ensure they do not lose more than a certain percentage of their weight after a specific number of rotations. Speed and Timer Controls: These allow precise setting of the rotation speed and test duration, ensuring consistency across tests. Modern machines may have digital displays for ease of use. Weighing Balance: A highly accurate balance is required to measure the weight of the tablets before and after the test. The Friability Test Apparatus consists of the following key components: Rotating Drum: Typically made of transparent plastic,Acrylic, with a diameter of about 283-291 mm and a depth of approx.40 mm. The drum has a curved baffle that allows tablets to roll and fall within the drum as it rotates. Rotation Speed: The drum rotates at a speed of 25 ± 1 rpm. Timer: Controls the duration of the test, usually set for 4 minutes, equivalent to 100 rotations. Sample Weight: Typically, a sample of 6.5 grams or a specified number of tablets is used. Powder coated mild steel robust Body . Analogue as well as Digital models. Maintenance and Calibration Regular maintenance and calibration of the friability test apparatus are crucial for ensuring accurate and reliable results. This includes: Routine Cleaning: Regularly clean the drum and other components to prevent contamination. Calibration: Periodically calibrate the rotation speed and timer to ensure they are within specified limits. Inspection: Regularly inspect the apparatus for any signs of wear or damage and replace parts as needed. Advantages of Friability Testers Standardized Test Method: Friability testers provide a standardized testing method that is widely accepted and used across the pharmaceutical industry. This ensures that manufacturers can compare their results with industry norms and regulatory requirements. Replicable and Reliable Results: These testers produce consistent and accurate results, allowing manufacturers to evaluate the durability of their tablets and granules under controlled conditions. Fast and Efficient Testing: The Friability Test is a relatively quick process, allowing manufacturers to evaluate the quality of their tablets and granules promptly. This enables manufacturers to identify and address potential issues in their formulation and manufacturing processes. Compliance with Regulatory Guidelines: Friability tests help manufacturers comply with regulatory requirements, ensuring that their products meet the industry’s strict safety and efficacy standards. Early Detection of Issues: The Friability Test can identify potential problems with tablet durability early in the development and manufacturing process. This allows for corrective actions to be taken before large-scale production, minimizing waste and reducing the risk of product failure. Cost-Effective: Friability testers are a relatively affordable investment for manufacturers, providing a cost-effective solution for ensuring the quality and durability of their tablets and granules. Limitations of Friability Testers Limited Scope: Friability testers primarily evaluate the tablet’s ability to withstand mechanical stress during handling and transportation. They do not provide insights into other critical aspects, such as the tablet’s disintegration, dissolution, or drug release properties. Not Suitable for All Tablet Types: Friability tests may not be suitable for all types of tablets, such as coated or enteric-coated tablets. These tablets may require alternative testing methods to properly assess their durability and performance. Limited to Specific Conditions: Friability testers assess the tablet’s durability under controlled conditions, which may not accurately reflect the tablet’s performance in real-world situations. Research and Development Applications Formulation Development: In R&D, friability testers are used not just for quality control but also in the development of new formulations. By testing various formulations, researchers can determine the optimal composition that balances tablet hardness with friability. Material Characterization: Friability tests can also help characterize the mechanical properties of new excipients and binders used in tablet formulations. Conclusion The friability test apparatus is an essential tool in the pharmaceutical / Food /Nutraceutical industry for ensuring tablet durability. By adhering to regulatory standards and maintaining precise machine settings and process parameters, manufacturers can ensure their products meet quality and safety standards. Regular maintenance and calibration further enhance the reliability of the test, contributing to the overall quality assurance process in tablet manufacturing.
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A perspex organ bath with fine thermostatic temperature control; electric stirrer; and complete set of accessories, making it a versatile unit for all research work. Bath 12”x 9”x 8” with leak proof devetailed joints, resting in study metal frame; top of the bath carries a 1” x 3/8” thick band, for fixing accessories, Inside the bath is a metal sheathed heating element which is Replaceable, controlled by means of a fine adjustable thermostat Constant, sensitivity +_ 1°C.The stirrer unit is completely independent and dips in the bath in one corner, fixing on its special stainless steel upright. The bath frame fitted with a perspex junction box, and carries all the electrical leads and connections, Two pilot lamps indicate working. Standard components are:- (i) Double set of glass inner vessels. (ii) Oxygen tubes (iii) Warming coils (iv) Two stainless steel capillary levers. (v) Four stainless steel upright with Boss heads, (vi) Blocks. Pharmacy 3 PVG
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NPH-17 DOUBLE UNIT ORGAN BATH

The instrument is designed to test two batches of six tablets, simultaneously. The unit is extremely useful for pharmaceutical industries. Extremely useful for pharmaceutical labs   It is used in quality control and R & D to determine compliance with the disintegration requirement of the tablet and capsule as per required standards. Instrument uses the latest microprocessor technology and advanced engineering techniques so as to give enhanced accuracy and reproducibility.   Microprocessor based, easy to use,With long trouble free life. Seven segment LED display Supports Two baskets assemblies. Temperature is controlled digitally so produces accurate results. The Tablet Disintegration Double Test Apparatus with a capacity of 1000 ml is usedfor testing the disintegration properties of tablets. Allows for simultaneous testing of multiple tablets, offering a high capacity of 1000ml for conducting disintegration tests. The apparatus consists of multiple test stations or Two baskets that can hold tablets during the disintegration process. The apparatus features a water bath or reservoir with temperature control to maintain the desired testing conditions. Measures Disintegration time of 12 tablets at one time. Disintegration time is displayed on Seven Segment LED display. Electrically operated,Robust powder coated Mild steel body.Front panel provided with all main controls.Supplied complete with all accessories and working manual.
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NPH-26 DISINTEGRATION TEST APPARATUS (DOUBLE BASKET )

NPH-01 ROTAROD APPARATUS The RotaRod test is one of the oldest tests used for assessing motor coordination and balance in rodents. It provides a quick and simple estimation of neuromuscular coordination. The apparatus consists of a motorized, circular rod turning at a constant or increasing speed. Rota Rod is a measure of the amount of sedation or motor impairment imposed upon an animal undergoing an experimental therapy. Test involves placing the animal on a rotarod, and the time animal can remain on the rod before falling off is measured. The Rota Rod is a Digital motorized apparatus consist of a Horizontal rod which can rotates at a controlled speed.Rod is divided into multiple lanes. Speed of the Rod is adjusted using a motor control unit. Speed can be increased gradually or can be maintained at same speed. When animal falls from the Rod time is taken. Mild Steel construction with powder coated paint finish and steel rod of 25 mm diameter. Instrument has a Long trouble free life Each compartment is with time interval counter. Available in two compartment, three compartment Four and Five compartment models.
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NPH-16 STUDENT ORGAN BATH SINGLE  The organ bath is a traditional experimental set-up that is commonly used to investigate the physiology and pharmacology of in vitro tissue preparations. Perfused tissues can be maintained for several hours in a temperature controlled organ bath.  Very usefull for physiological teaching and research. With its constant temperature-controlled solution, it facilitates the study and demonstration of organ properties.  The Student organ bath is a perfect fit for simulating isolated organ systems in a controlled environment. It includes a water bath, a tissue chamber, a force transducer, and an amplifier to accurately gauge organ contractions under various stimuli.   Ideal for educational purposes, it allows students to observe the effects of pharmacological agents on different organ systems. Use This indispensable organ bath unit at  PVG INTERNATIONAL to enhance the educational and research capabilities of students in Pharmacy Colleges and for Research work.  Student Organ Bath is leak proof with  dovetailed joints, and rests on powder coated metal supports.  A Perspex organ bath with fine thermostatic temperature controlled in sturdy metal frame. Supplied complete with all accessories required.
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NPH-16 STUDENT ORGAN BATH

A tablet hardness test measures the force required to break a tablet. It's a laboratory technique used to assess the structural integrity and breaking point of tablets.  How it's done A tablet is placed on a plunger in a hardness tester  The tester applies pressure to the tablet using a spring The force required to break the tablet is measured. Why it's done Tablet hardness tests are used to ensure that tablets are strong enough to withstand storage, transportation, and handling The results of the test help identify any issues with the tablet's formulation or manufacturing process   Monsanto tester is aA barrel-shaped tester with a compressible spring between two plungers  Analogue ,Portable Premium quality Hardness tester with long life. Inexpensive but very useful for Pharmacy colleges. Body made of Chrome plated Heavy Brass. Easy to use and handle. The PVG INTERNATIONAL’S Tablet Hardness Tester is an essential tool for tablet manufacturers, designed to deliver precise hardness measurements for improved quality control. This advanced tablet hardness tester effectively addresses common issues like weight and thickness variations in tablets compacted from a single granulation, which can impact density and hardness. With this, users can measure tablet hardness in terms of the kilogram force required to crush them, ensuring accurate and consistent results. This precision allows manufacturers to optimize tablet press machine pressures, reducing wear on punches and dies, and significantly lowering tooling costs. By replacing subjective methods like finger sensitivity with a reliable, easy-to-use device, this ensures consistent quality while enhancing efficiency in tablet production. Designed for accuracy, reliability, and ease of use, the PVG INTERNATIONAL’S Hardness Tester is a cornerstone of modern tablet making machinery, helping manufacturers maintain high-quality standards while reducing operational costs.   Main Benefits Precise Hardness Measurement: Measures tablet hardness in terms of kilograms of pressure required to crush the tablet. Versatile Tablet Compatibility: Standard unit tests tablets from the smallest size to 12mm  diameter and a maximum thickness of 8 mm. Ease of Use: Simple and user-friendly design for quick and accurate readings. Adaptable to Larger Tablets: Can be equipped with special parts for testing larger diameter tablets at higher pressures. Objective Testing Method: Eliminates the need for subjective guesswork methods like finger sensitivity. Consistent Tablet Quality: Helps in maintaining the desired physical characteristics of the tablet by accurate hardness measurement. Enhanced Production Efficiency: By determining the actual hardness needed, machine pressures can be optimized, reducing mechanical wear. Reduced Operational Costs: Lower punch and die wear lead to decreased tooling costs. Increased Process Control: Allows correlation of tablet hardness with manufacturing method and composition.
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NPH-23 TABLET HARDNESS TESTER MONSANTO

A polishing pan is used to polish tablets and is used in conjunction with a tablet coating pan.  Made of Powder coated Mild steel to ensure long corrosion resistant life. DetatchablePolishing pan is provided with an inner lining of superior canvas cloth. The polishing pan is of canvas cloth, mounted on M.S frame, tighten fully with attachment. The affixed coupling provided on back, is suitable to affix / adjust on the shaft of drive, in place of the coating pan in the above machine, for carrying out polishing operation USES Polishing tablets in pharmaceutical and food industries Enhancing the appearance and flavour of products Protecting products from moisture, oxygen, and light Efficiently removes burrs, scratches, and surface imperfections from tablets  resulting in a smooth and polished finish.
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NPH-22 POLISHING PAN

The pole climbing apparatus is a laboratory instrument used in pharmacology to study the effects of drugs on cognitive function and antipsychotic activity. It is also used to study how animals learn and retain conditioned responses Used in Pharma Industries, Pharmacy Colleges, Pharmacology Departments. Apparatus consist of Outer chamber made of thick plywood sheet with an observation window Inner animal chamber is made of clear acrylic sheet bottom of which is provided with chrome plated brass bars. A shock for controlled duration of 200V AC 50Hz single phase -0.2ma is built-in and is controlled by built-in 11 position solid state timer upto 30 seconds.\   Output for connection to kymograph or recorder has been brought out as terminal.   An animal dropping removal tray has been provided for keeping the equipment clean.   HOW IT WORKS Animals are trained to jump on a pole to avoid an electrical shock The apparatus can provide audio or light stimuli The apparatus can provide an electrical shock of a controlled duration The apparatus can record the animal's response What it's used for Antipsychotic drugs: The apparatus is used to determine how well antipsychotic drugs work  Cognitive function: The apparatus is used to study how animals respond to conditioned stimuli during learning  Stable baseline behavior: The apparatus is used to induce a stable baseline behavior in animals 
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NPH-18 POLE CLIMBING APPARATUS