Particle strength measurements (compression, impact and attrition)
Hot press, PWV 300, Paul Otto Weber GmbH
• Tablet or pellet production
• Cold compaction
• Warm compaction
• Force up to 3000 kN
• Tablet diameter 10-40 mm
Collision tester
Measurement of the coefficient of restitution for solid particles impacting on dry or wet surfaces: collision velocity: 0.2 – 2 m/s; layer thicknesses: 0 – 900 µm; collision angle: 0 – 90°.
Texture Analyser TA.XTPlus, Stable Microsystems
• Analysis of breakage mechanisms at quasistatic loading
• Characterization of strength of powders and granular materials by mechanical stressing
• Characterization of adhesion strength of granular materials and powder flowability
Pneumatic air gun
• Analysis of breakage mechanisms at dynamic loading
• Characterization of impact and attrition strength of products by mechanical stressing
• Optimization of the existing granulation processes to increase the mechanical stability
• Minimization of the breakage and attrition as essential requirements for transport and handling