Sotax Corp. ~ SOTAX HT 100

HOPKINTON, Mass.Sotax Corp. released the SOTAX HT 100, a fully automated tablet testing system that automatically measures tablet weight, thickness, hardness and tablet dimensions such as width and length or diameter. New options for the SOTAX HT 100 include direct hook up to any tablet press for at-line automated measurements. With the use of an air transport system, tablets can be sent from the tablet deduster or the tablet press at predefined intervals. The SOTAX HT 100 is controlled via Q-Doc Quality Management software. All product methods and test results can be printed, stored, networked or connected to LIMS. Options include control via an external PC, built in PC or a touch screen monitor with built in PC; the new touch screen PC is made of stainless steel and washable.

The company also offers the SOTAX HT 10, which measures tablet thickness, diameter and hardness for up to 24 tablets. Connected with an external balance, weights can also be recorded for a single printout. The SOTAX HT 10 can be interfaced to data collection software for a paperless production environment.

Both the SOTAX HT 100 and the SOTAX HT 10 meet the new USP <1217> criteria for the calibration of hardness testers across a range of certified weights and thickness gauges.