Automatic 5-parameter tablet tester SWIFT: 21 CFR Part 11 compliant

In the pharmaceutical industry, testing the physical parameters of tablets is a mandatory requirement to ensure product quality, efficacy, and safety. The SWIFT Automatic 5-Parameter Tablet Tester by Electrolab is a breakthrough system, designed to fully automate the measurement of 5 critical parameters: Hardness, Thickness, Diameter/Length, Width, and Weight, while ensuring absolute compliance with the industry’s strictest regulations like 21 CFR Part 11.

Why is SWIFT the ultimate solution for pharmaceutical labs?

This product is the pinnacle of measurement performance, intelligent automation, and data integrity.

Absolute 21 CFR Part 11 and cGMP compliance

With the integrOS™ operating system, SWIFT fully meets the requirements of 21 CFR Part 11. Features like multi-level user management (up to 10 levels), a comprehensive audit trail, an electronic logbook, and fingerprint authentication ensure the security, integrity, and traceability of all data.

Fully automated 5-parameter testing

SWIFT automates the entire testing process for 21 samples. From tablet transport, automatic cleaning of the jaws, to the collection of broken fragments, everything is performed without human intervention, which minimizes errors, saves time, and increases productivity.

Smart interface and superior user experience

The instrument is equipped with an intuitive 7-inch touch screen, making method setup, process monitoring, and result viewing incredibly easy. The proprietary D’light™ technology uses audio-visual alerts to indicate the machine’s status (run, error, ready), allowing for easy monitoring.

Precise and reliable mechanical design

SWIFT uses a constant speed measuring principle for hardness testing, ensuring accurate and highly repeatable results (±1 N). Dimensional measurements also achieve impressive accuracy (±0.05 mm), meeting USP, EP, JP, and IP pharmacopeia standards.

Model comparison: SWFT-5 and SWFT-5W

Electrolab offers two versions to suit the needs of different laboratories:

• SWFT-5: This model has an interface to connect to an external analytical balance.

• SWFT-5W: This model comes with a built-in, integrated analytical balance, providing a more compact and seamless solution.

Detailed technical specifications

• Model: SWFT-5 / SWFT-5W

• Parameters: Hardness, Thickness, Diameter/Length, Width, Weight

• Compliance: 21 CFR Part 11 (with integrOS Pro)

• Hardness Range: Up to 800 N

• Hardness Accuracy: ±1 N

• Dimension Range: 2 – 26 mm

• Dimension Accuracy: ±0.05 mm

• Balance (SWFT-5W model): Integrated, 220 g range, 0.01 mg accuracy

• Display: 7-inch touch screen

• Storage: 1000 protocols and 10,000 test reports

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

1. What is the biggest advantage of the SWIFT tester?
The biggest advantage is its ability to fully automate the measurement of 5 critical tablet parameters, combined with absolute compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 regulations. This saves time, reduces errors, and ensures data integrity for pharmaceutical labs.

2. What is the main difference between the SWFT-5 and SWFT-5W models?
The only difference is the weighing balance. The SWFT-5 needs to be connected to an external balance, while the SWFT-5W has an analytical balance already integrated inside the machine.

3. What does “21 CFR Part 11 compliant” mean on this machine?
It means SWIFT provides a closed and secure data system, including: role-based user management, an unalterable audit trail that records all actions, and electronic signatures to authenticate reports. This is a mandatory requirement for pharmaceutical labs submitting data to the FDA.

4. What is D’light™ Technology?
D’light™ is Electrolab’s audio-visual alert technology. It uses LED lights and sounds to clearly indicate the instrument’s status (e.g., green for ready, blue for running, red for error), making it easy for operators to monitor from a distance.

5. How many samples can it test in one automatic run?
The instrument is equipped with a carousel that can hold and automatically test 21 samples in a single run.