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What is a Tablet Sampling Checkweigher? – SGWEIGH

21 Read Updated:2026-04-11

A Tablet Sampling Checkweigher is a high-precision, automated quality control device designed for pharmaceutical manufacturing or laboratory research. It automatically or manually extracts representative tablet samples from the production line (usually a tablet press) and weighs them one by one to ensure they meet stringent weight specifications.

Core Uses

● Its primary function is to monitor and ensure dosage accuracy and content uniformity during tablet manufacturing.
● Ensures that each tablet contains the correct dose of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
● Prevents under-dosed (ineffective) or over-dosed (potentially dangerous) tablets from reaching patients.
● Ensures compliance with stringent standards such as GMP, FDA, and USP.
● Complies with FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

Tablet Sampling Checkweigher

How it Works (Process)

● Automatic or Manual Sampling: Directly connected to the tablet press or manually placed. Small, random samples (e.g., 20-100 tablets) are extracted from the continuous production line at preset time intervals (e.g., every 15 minutes).
● High-speed precision weighing: Each tablet is individually separated and fed into a precision weighing unit. This unit measures the weight of each tablet individually with extremely high accuracy (typically ±0.5mg/±1mg).
● Data analysis and comparison: The system compares each weight to preset standards and tolerance ranges. It calculates statistical data such as average weight, standard deviation, and relative standard deviation (RSD).

Tablet Sampling Checkweigher

Sorting and alarms:

● Pass: Passing tablets are returned to the production line.
● Fail: Tablets that are out of specification (overweight/underweight) are automatically rejected and placed in a locked bin.
● Alarm: The system issues an alarm if a batch trend deviates (e.g., a consistently low average weight).
● Complete data logging: The system records all weight data, timestamps, and batch information, and generates reports that meet audit requirements.

Tablet Sampling Checkweigher

Key features:

● Sampling: Static weighing method.
● Weighing range: 5mg – 2000mg (covering almost all tablets and capsules).
● Accuracy: High-precision load cell with a resolution of ±0.5mg/±1mg.
● Speed: 60 pieces/minute.
● User Interface: Intuitive touchscreen HMI for setting parameters and viewing real-time histograms/control charts.
● Construction: Constructed entirely of 316L stainless steel, compliant with GMP standards, and easy to clean.
● Supports multiple communication interfaces including RS-232, RS485, Mudbus-TCP, USB, and Ethernet.
● Simple and easy-to-understand interface; weighing data BOM table function allows for one-click export to USB flash drive for data analysis.

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