Copley Instruments – Precision Testing for Powders and Tablets in the Pharmaceutical, Nutraceutical & Food Additive Industries

Copley is a globally trusted manufacturer of powder and tablet testing equipment, offering a comprehensive range of instruments that support the physical characterization of solid dosage forms. Known for its robust, user-friendly designs and regulatory compliance, Copley’s tap density testers and tablet testing systems are essential for ensuring uniformity, flowability, compressibility, and mechanical strength in powder-based and compressed products.

Copley’s solutions are ideal for pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, dietary supplement, and food additive manufacturers who need precise, reproducible, and regulatory-aligned testing.

Key Features

• Tap Density Testers (USP/EP/JP Compliant): Designed to determine the bulk and tapped density of powders and granules according to major pharmacopoeias.
• Tablet Hardness Testers: Automatically measure tablet crushing strength, diameter, thickness, and weight to ensure physical integrity and uniformity.
• Disintegration & Friability Testers: Evaluate how tablets behave under stress and dissolution conditions.
• User-Friendly Interface: Touchscreen operation, intuitive menus, and data export options for audit-ready documentation.
• Modular & Scalable Systems: Suitable for both R&D laboratories and full-scale production QC environments.

Benefits

• Regulatory Compliance: All equipment complies with international standards (USP, EP, JP), supporting audits and global market requirements.
• Consistent Product Quality: Helps ensure uniform dosing, stability, and mechanical reliability of tablets and powders.
• Improved Process Control: Offers key data to optimize granulation, blending, compression, and packaging steps.
• Cross-Industry Versatility: Used in nutritional supplements, functional foods, food additives, and pharmaceuticals.
• Durable Construction: Built for long-term reliability with minimal maintenance in busy lab environments.

Why Choose Copley?

• Industry Leader in Dosage Form Testing: With decades of expertise, Copley is a preferred brand among top pharmaceutical and nutraceutical companies.
• Full Range of Solid Dosage Testing: From powder flow to tablet hardness and disintegration, Copley provides a one-stop solution.
• Trusted Globally: Installed in over 100 countries and used by regulatory agencies, contract labs, and manufacturers alike.
• Outstanding Support & Documentation: Backed by training, calibration services, and easy-to-follow user manuals and SOPs.

Common Applications

• Nutraceutical Tablets & Capsules: Testing herbal, vitamin, and mineral tablets for hardness, friability, and disintegration.
• Food Additives: Analyzing powder flow and density for mixing and dosing efficiency.
• Pharmaceutical Products: Comprehensive QC for powders, granules, and compressed forms.
• R&D Formulation: Supporting development of new dosage forms with robust physical testing data.