Tablet Punches and Dies

C53 Tablet Hardness Tester



The C53 is a small programable tablet hardness tester that will test all tablet shapes upto a maximum size of 40mm.  With a choice of 4 output units, an LCD display and an internal report printer. Peripheral equipment can be added as required.

The user-friendly C53 has the facility to add peripharals such as weight balance and tablet thickness gauge

The unit is designed for easy set-up and use, utilising a full querty keyboard for data input/output



Please see additional data below.





Choice of 4 output units Kilogram (kg) or Kilopond (kp) or Newton (N) or Pound (lb)
Maximum loads (Hardness) 53kg, 53kp, 520N or 116lb respectively
Load resolutions 0.01kg, 0.01kp, 0.1N or 0.01lb respectively
Minimum detectable fracture load 0.3kg>
Load indication Display on front LCD, Internal printer output
Inputs & Outputs USB & RS232. Ethernet (option)
Inputs only P/S 2 keyboard; Mitutoyo digital calliper; Adam milligram balance; other balances with RS232
Test speed range 4 - 30 mm/min
Fast forward and return speed 130mm/min
Maximum tablet diameter 40mm
Calibration Dead weights in kg
Power requirements 110/120V a.c. 2.0A or (External selection switch)
Machine dimensions Width 280mm Depth 230mm Height 170mm
Machine weight 7.6kg
Shipping size 360mm x 360mm x 260mm
Shipping weight  9.5kg