Technology and Precision for Pharmaceutical Testing
Sotax develops pharmaceutical testing equipment to ensure the quality, consistency, and performance of different pharmaceutical products. Its range therefore includes solutions for dissolution, disintegration, hardness, friability testing, and other physical analyses applied to the pharmaceutical industry.
Norleq represents the Sotax brand in Portugal and provides technical advice and specialized support, helping customers find the most suitable solution for their application.
Pharmaceutical Testing Solutions
Sotax’s range includes several analysis technologies. This means you can find solutions for different types of samples, applications, and laboratory needs.
USP 1/2/5/6 Dissolution Testing
USP 1/2/5/6 dissolution tests assess the rate and extent of release of an active substance from tablets, capsules, and other pharmaceutical forms. This analysis plays an important role in the quality control of medicines.
Discover our solutions for USP 1/2/5/6 dissolution testing
USP 4 Dissolution Testing
The USP 4 dissolution test uses the continuous flow method, allowing greater flexibility in medium volumes and in testing different pharmaceutical forms. It is therefore applied to powders, implants, suspensions, and other modified-release formulations.
See the USP 4 dissolution test
Disintegration Testing
Disintegration tests determine the time required for a tablet, capsule, or other pharmaceutical form to disintegrate under the conditions defined by the test method. This technique complements dissolution testing and provides an additional assessment of the physical behavior of pharmaceutical forms.
Discover the DisiTest 50 – Automatic and modular disintegration testing equipment and the DT50 – Tablet disintegration tester
Tablet Hardness Testing
Hardness tests determine the force required to cause a tablet to fracture, helping to control consistency between different batches. These tests are relevant for assessing tablet resistance during manufacturing, packaging, transport, and storage processes.
See the ST50 – Tablet hardness tester
Friability Testing
Sotax also develops friability testing solutions to assess tablets’ resistance to wear and mass loss when subjected to controlled mechanical action.
This technique complements other physical tests and is of particular interest in pharmaceutical quality control processes.
Density Measurement
Density meters characterize the physical properties of powders and granules used in the production of pharmaceutical forms.
These devices support various laboratory and quality control applications throughout the manufacturing process.
Discover the TD1 – Density meter
Sample Preparation
The APW and TPW systems combine automation and precision in laboratory sample preparation, supporting content and content-uniformity testing.
This reduces manual intervention when the volume or demands of the process require an automated approach.
Discover the APW and TPW sample preparation equipment
Sotax Equipment for Different Applications
The choice of pharmaceutical testing equipment depends on the type of pharmaceutical form, the property to be assessed, and the test method used. For this reason, technology selection should consider the specific characteristics of each application.
Additionally, Norleq helps you identify the technique and configuration best suited to your laboratory’s needs.
Sotax Representative in Portugal
Norleq represents Sotax in Portugal and supports customers through every stage of the process.
Beyond helping you choose and acquire the right equipment, our team also supports you with installation, use, and maintenance of the solution. This means you can always count on specialized support, before and after purchase.
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