Description  :
A Sinker is a laboratory accessory used in dissolution testing to ensure that capsules, tablets, or other buoyant dosage forms remain fully submerged in the dissolution medium. It is typically used with USP Dissolution Apparatus to provide consistent and reproducible drug release measurements.
Features:
Material: High-quality stainless steel or chemically resistant material
Design: Mesh or solid frame to hold tablets/capsules securely without impeding fluid flow
Compatibility: Works with standard dissolution baskets, paddles, or vessels
Durability: Corrosion-resistant and reusable
Sizes: Available in various diameters and capacities to accommodate different dosage forms
Applications:
Keeps floating or low-density dosage forms submerged during dissolution tests
Ensures uniform exposure to dissolution medium for accurate testing
Commonly used in pharmaceutical R&D and quality control laboratories