AELAB Tablet Hardness and Friability Testing Instruments
AELAB provides tablet hardness testers, friability testers and related pharmaceutical testing instruments for tablet production, formulation development, pharmaceutical quality control and research laboratories.
These instruments help laboratories evaluate important physical properties of tablets, including crushing strength, mechanical resistance, friability, diameter, thickness and overall durability during handling, packaging, transportation and storage.
The AELAB range includes manual and intelligent tablet hardness testers, portable hardness testing systems, tablet friability testers and related tablet testing solutions for different laboratory and production requirements.
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Compare available instruments according to test method, tablet size, measurement range, automation level and laboratory workflow.
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Why Tablet Hardness and Friability Testing Is Important
Pharmaceutical tablets must be strong enough to withstand coating, packaging, transportation and routine handling. At the same time, they must maintain suitable disintegration and dissolution characteristics.
Tablet hardness and friability testing helps manufacturers detect problems associated with formulation, granulation, compression force, binder concentration, tablet press adjustment and production consistency.
| Test Parameter |
Purpose |
| Tablet Hardness |
Measures the force required to break or crush a tablet under controlled conditions. |
| Tablet Friability |
Evaluates the tendency of tablets to chip, crumble or lose material during mechanical movement. |
| Tablet Thickness |
Checks dimensional consistency and supports packaging and production control. |
| Tablet Diameter |
Confirms that tablet dimensions remain within the required manufacturing specification. |
| Mechanical Durability |
Assesses whether tablets can tolerate handling, coating, packaging and transportation. |

Typical Applications
- Pharmaceutical tablet formulation development
- Tablet compression process optimization
- In-process pharmaceutical quality control
- Finished tablet batch inspection
- Research and development laboratories
- Generic drug development and comparative studies
- Tablet coating and packaging process evaluation
- Production consistency monitoring
- Evaluation of binder and excipient performance
- Mechanical stability assessment before transportation
Typical Tablet Testing Workflow
| Step |
Activity |
Description |
| 1 |
Sample Selection |
Select representative tablets from the production batch according to the laboratory procedure. |
| 2 |
Visual Examination |
Check the tablets for visible cracks, chips, coating defects or dimensional irregularities. |
| 3 |
Hardness Measurement |
Place each tablet in the hardness tester and record the force required to break it. |
| 4 |
Friability Measurement |
Weigh the tablet sample, complete the rotational test and calculate the percentage of weight loss. |
| 5 |
Result Evaluation |
Compare the measured values with the internal product specification or applicable testing procedure. |
| 6 |
Documentation |
Record results for batch release, process monitoring, investigation or formulation development. |
How to Select a Tablet Hardness or Friability Tester
The correct instrument depends on the required test parameters, tablet dimensions, expected hardness range, sample throughput, operating method and documentation requirements.
| Selection Factor |
Questions to Consider |
| Required Test |
Do you need hardness measurement, friability testing, dimensional measurement or a combination of tests? |
| Measurement Range |
What is the expected minimum and maximum crushing force of the tablets? |
| Tablet Dimensions |
What are the maximum diameter, thickness and shape of the tablets being tested? |
| Operation Level |
Is a basic manual instrument sufficient, or is an intelligent digital model preferred? |
| Sample Throughput |
How many tablets or production batches must be evaluated during each working shift? |
| Display and Data |
Are digital display, result storage, printing or computer communication functions required? |
| Friability Drum Configuration |
How many drums are needed, and what sample capacity is required for routine testing? |
| Laboratory Environment |
Will the instrument be used in a research laboratory, quality-control laboratory or production area? |
| Documentation Requirements |
Does the laboratory need printed, stored or electronically transferred test results? |

Representative AELAB Tablet Testing Product Families
AELAB Tablet Hardness Tester Series
Designed for routine measurement of tablet crushing strength in pharmaceutical production, research and quality-control laboratories.
AELAB Intelligent Tablet Hardness Tester Series
Suitable for users requiring convenient digital control, clear result display and efficient testing of pharmaceutical tablets.
AELAB Tablet Friability Tester Series
Developed for evaluating tablet resistance to abrasion, impact and material loss during controlled rotational testing.
AELAB Portable Hardness Tester Series
Provides a practical solution for tablet hardness checks in laboratories, production departments and process-control applications.
AELAB Tablet Compression and Testing Solutions
Additional tablet-production and testing equipment may be selected to support formulation studies, compression trials and pharmaceutical quality control.
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Why Choose AELAB Tablet Testing Instruments?
- Multiple tablet hardness and friability testing configurations
- Solutions for pharmaceutical research, production and quality control
- Manual, digital and intelligent instrument options
- Models for routine testing and higher-throughput laboratory workflows
- Clear operating interfaces and practical laboratory designs
- Support for model comparison and technical configuration
- International supply and export packaging support
- Technical guidance before quotation and ordering
- Optional accessories and configurations depending on the selected model
Information Required for Model Recommendation
To receive a suitable recommendation, provide the following information to the AELAB technical sales team:
- Required test type
- Tablet diameter, thickness and shape
- Expected hardness measurement range
- Required sample throughput
- Manual or intelligent operation preference
- Data storage or printing requirements
- Required power supply
- Destination country
About AELAB
AELAB is a laboratory equipment brand and supplier based in Guangzhou, China. The company provides analytical instruments, pharmaceutical testing equipment, laboratory systems and quality-control solutions for distributors, universities, research institutions and industrial laboratories.
The AELAB pharmaceutical equipment range includes instruments for tablet testing, dissolution testing, melting-point measurement, drug stability evaluation and other pharmaceutical laboratory applications.
Official website: www.aelabgroup.com
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a tablet hardness tester measure?
A tablet hardness tester measures the force required to break or crush a tablet under controlled testing conditions.
What is the purpose of tablet friability testing?
Friability testing determines how easily tablets lose material, chip or crumble when exposed to controlled mechanical movement.
Are tablet hardness and friability the same test?
No. Hardness testing measures resistance to crushing, while friability testing evaluates resistance to abrasion and repeated impact.
Can tablet thickness and diameter also be measured?
Selected tablet testing instruments may support dimensional measurements. Available functions depend on the specific model and configuration.
How should tablets be prepared for friability testing?
The sample should be prepared, cleaned and weighed according to the laboratory procedure before being placed inside the friability drum.
Can AELAB recommend a tester for a specific tablet?
Yes. Provide the tablet dimensions, expected hardness, required test method, sample quantity and preferred operating features for model selection.
Request Tablet Tester Specifications, Price and Technical Proposal
Send your tablet dimensions, required hardness range, friability-testing requirements, daily sample volume and preferred instrument functions. The AELAB team can compare suitable models and prepare a technical and commercial proposal.
The quotation may include available models, technical specifications, optional accessories, production time, packaging and international shipping information.
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