Dissolution Tester>>Chewing Apparatus>>DRT>>Technical Details

Number of test stations	1 (DRT 1) 6 (DRT 6)
Revolving device for	Pneumatic drive unit, compressed air 6-8 bar, compressed air to be supplied by customer.
upper jaw	The angle of the revolving movement can be adjusted between 10°–180°.
Test Cell	Double-walled and made of glass which allows visual inspection during the test. Volume for dissolution medium 20 – 70 ml. Temperature controlled by a water circulation system. In - and outlet nozzle for the water circulation system can be easily removed for cleaning or changing.
Upper jaw	Revolving according to the revolving device. No up and down movements. Mounted on a heat insulated holder. Can be easily removed for cleaning or changing. We recommend cleaning or changing the jaw after each test run. Distance of upper and lower jaw in closed position is adjustable between 0–10 mm. Acid proofed stainless steel with blasted surface for a better grip.
Lower jaw	Lifting according to the device for up and down movements. No sliding of the sample during mastication due to the design of the jaw and due to a separate net between the jaws. Metal in contact with lower jaw tempered by the circulated water. Acid proofed stainless steel with blasted surface for a better grip. Can be easily removed for cleaning or changing. We recommend cleaning or changing the jaw after each test run.
Device for movements	Vertical pneumatic cylinder, compressed air 6-8 bar, compressed air supplied by the customer. Movement frequency adjustable between 20 - 50 cycles per minute.
Water bath	Temperature controlled water bath can be regulated between 25 – 45 °C. One water bath for 6 test cells, volume 25 litres, made of PMMA acrylic glass. Electronic pump for continuous circulation of the heated water.
Carrier	Mobile carrier for easy transport of the whole equipment. Two level carrier with rubber wheels. Made of aluminium.
Control	Electronic control of each test cell individually. Control of movement frequencies, operation time, temperature and warming up period, no product memory, parallel and serial interface available currently. Power 230 VAC, 50/60Hz, 1000 VA (W), power supplied by the customer.