Dissolution Tester
Dissolution testers are essential instruments for evaluating the release rate of active pharmaceutical ingredients from solid dosage forms such as tablets, capsules, and pellets. They provide controlled testing environments where temperature, agitation, and media composition can be precisely maintained to ensure accurate and reproducible results. These systems support formulation development, routine quality control, and regulatory compliance by helping researchers understand how a drug dissolves under standardized conditions.
A wide selection of configurations is available, including reciprocating dissolution systems, diffusion cell apparatus, multi station testers with 8 or 14 positions, and units equipped with automated sample collectors for higher throughput. Each setup enables consistent testing, streamlined workflow, and reduced operator handling while maintaining strict measurement accuracy. By providing detailed dissolution profiles, the instruments help ensure dosage reliability, therapeutic effectiveness, and alignment with international pharmaceutical standards.
Compare Dissolution Tester Models
Side-by-side comparison by apparatus type and throughput.
Reciprocating and Diffusion Cell
| Feature | ERD-03 | ERD-07 | EDC-07 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apparatus type | Reciprocating dissolution tester | Reciprocating dissolution tester | Diffusion cell apparatus |
| Positions | 03 positions (as model name) | 07 positions (as model name) | 07 cells (as model name) |
| Best for | Formulation work and method development using reciprocating motion | Higher-capacity reciprocating workflows | Diffusion-based testing and membrane studies |
| Throughput level | Low to medium | Medium | Method dependent |
| Automation | Manual setup with controlled parameters | Manual setup with controlled parameters | Manual setup with controlled parameters |
| Notes | Use when reciprocating apparatus is required | Use when reciprocating apparatus is required | Use when diffusion cell method is required |
8 Station Systems
| Feature | Inspire-08 | Inspire-08 + Dc | Trust E-08 + Dx |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positions | 8 stations | 8 stations | 8 stations |
| Sample collector | Not included | Included | Included |
| Collector type | Not applicable | Dc (as model slug) | Dx (as model slug) |
| Best for | Routine QC and development at standard throughput | Higher throughput with reduced operator handling | Higher throughput with reduced operator handling |
| Automation level | Manual sampling workflow | Assisted sampling via collector | Assisted sampling via collector |
| Why choose | Simple standard configuration | Faster sampling, more consistent workflow | Faster sampling, more consistent workflow |
14 Station Systems
| Feature | Inspire-14 | Inspire-14 + Dc | Trust E-14 + Dx | Veritas-14 + Dx |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positions | 14 stations | 14 stations | 14 stations | 14 stations |
| Sample collector | Not included | Included | Included | Included |
| Collector type | Not applicable | Dc (as model slug) | Dx (as model slug) | Dx (as model slug) |
| Best for | High-volume QC and development labs | High-volume testing with streamlined sampling | High-volume testing with streamlined sampling | High-volume testing with streamlined sampling |
| Throughput level | High | High | High | High |
| Automation level | Manual sampling workflow | Assisted sampling via collector | Assisted sampling via collector | Assisted sampling via collector |
Dissolution Tester | Available Products
Dissolution Tester - Reciprocating - ERD-03
Diffusion Cell Apparatus Model EDC-07
Dissolution Tester - Reciprocating - ERD-07
Dissolution Tester - 8 Station Inspire-08
Dissolution Tester - Inspire-08 with Sample Collector (Dc)
Dissolution Tester - Trust E-08 with Sample Collector (Dx)
Dissolution Tester - 14 Station Inspire-14
Dissolution Tester - Inspire-14 with Dc Sample Collector
Dissolution Tester - Trust E-14 Sample Collector (Dx)
