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Company Profile

© 2010 Topas GmbH

History

1991 Company founded

Andreas Rudolph, Christian Peters, Klaus Jürgen Müller

1992 Federal Ministry of Research awards a grant to support highly

innovative enterprises (LAP320 aerosol spectrometer)

1995 First complete test system for adsorptive cabin air filters

1997 Movement into new facilities

1999 Certification according to ISO 9001

2002 10th anniversary of Topas GmbH

14 employees

2009 Enlargement and relocation of the headquarter

30 employees

1992: 3 employees …

1997: 7 employees …

2009: 30 employees …

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Structure

Office

Glass blower

Purchase

department

IT department

Quality management

Accounting

Controlling Software Marketing R & D Test rigs

Standard

devices

Managing Director

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Strategy

Topas is a small specialist company in the field of aerosol technology

Products

Applications

Innovations

small scale production of more than 40 standard products and various complete test systems

integrated in-house production process including design, assembly, installation, software

reliable long term operation, low-maintenance level, easy to use

Quality

retraceable production according to our ISO 9001 quality management system

CE mark, certificate of instrument testing and certificate of conformity with each delivery

implementation of latest technical developments

cutting edge patented solutions

various product models to cover a wide range of customer requirements

special tailor-made solutions, early stage implementation of customer requirements

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Key Markets and Customers

Key customers

3M

BASF AG

Bayer AG

Boehringer

Camfil KG

Daimler AG

Donaldson Company Inc.

Evonik Industries AG

Freudenberg & Co. KG

Gas – Filtration

Automotive Industry

Clean Room Applications

Pharmaceutical Industry

Environmental Industry

Engineering and Service Providers

Hengst GmbH & Co. KG

Hollingworth and Vose

HS-Luftfilterbau GmbH

Jack Filter Produktions GmbH

Japan Vilene

Fraunhofer Institutes

Korea Vilene Co. Ltd.

Leibniz Institutes

Mann+Hummel GmbH

Mahle GmbH

Merck KGaA

Mikropor A.s.

Parker Hannifin Corp.

Polytec Automotive

Skan AG

Unifil AG

Vetter Pharma

78%

22%

University, Research Institutes Industry

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Key Markets and Customers

Customer’s benefit

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Key Markets and Customers

Customer’s benefit

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Topas Worldwide

export share > 65%

worldwide network of skilled and reliable distributors

local customer consulting and customer service

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Product Overview

monodisperse, polydisperse droplet aerosols

solid aerosols

Aerosol Generation

dilution systems, fixed or adjustable dilution ratio

sampling unit for pressure gas lines

sample switching unit

aerosol neutralizer

diffusion dryer

Aerosol Accessories

in gases

in liquids

in polymer melts

Particle Measurement

aerosol generation aerosol dilution and distribution

isokinetic sampling

particle counting

Clean Room Equipment

filter test rigs

pore size measurements

Filter and Filter Media Testing

Software Solutions

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Aerosol Generation

generation of polydisperse droplet aerosols

according to VDI 3491, VDI 2083, FDA guidelines

constant particle size distribution

concentration adjusted by total flow rate

defined particle number concentration

high reproducibility

General

ATM 210

aerosol generation into

pressurised vessels

up to 10 bar

ATM 220 + DDU 570

simple design

for laboratory applications

generation of salt and latex

aerosols

easy exchange of the drying agent

ATM 226

internal generation of

compressed air

compact stainless steel housing

integrated mains adapter

quality tests of filter elements

quality tests of laminar flow boxes

acceptance tests in clean rooms

calibration of measurement instruments

flow visualisation

Applications

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Aerosol Generation

ATM 230

high aerosol output

suitable for generation of tracer particles

ATM 241

very high aerosol output

broad output range by several switchable nozzles

very long operation time

generation of polydisperse droplet aerosols

according to VDI 3491, VDI 2083, FDA guidelines

constant particle size distribution

concentration adjusted by total flow rate

defined particle number concentration

high reproducibility

General

quality tests of filter elements

quality tests of laminar flow boxes

acceptance tests in clean rooms

calibration of measurement instruments

flow visualisation

Applications

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Aerosol Generation

ATM 242

special development for

generation of tracer particles

adjustable flow rate and

particle production rate

generation of polydisperse droplet aerosols

very high aerosol output

General

testing of separators

flow visualisation

Applications

ATM 243

special development for

testing of oil mist separators

adjustable aerosol temperature

up to 130°C

LDG 244

generation of oil droplets with

a very large diameter

very large adjustable oil quantities

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Aerosol Generation

SLG 250

monodisperse aerosol

adjustable particle size and concentration

SLG 270

additional screen flow bypass

larger particles possible compared to SLG 250

generation of monodisperse droplet aerosols

adjustable particle size and concentration

General

calibration of measurement instruments

aerosol research

inhalation studies

generation of tracer particles

Applications

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Aerosol Generation

feeding and dispersion of powders and test dusts

continuous operation

highly accurate feeding control, optional remote

volumetric or gravimetric feeding

General

testing of filter efficiencies

defined dust loading of filters

flow visualisation

analysis of coating and mixing processes

Applications

SAG 410/U

for smallest feeding rates

for critical test dusts

new patented feeding principle

SAG 410, 410/L

for average feeding rates

wide adjustable feeding range

exchangeable feeding units

SAG 410/H

for high feeding rates

large test dust reservoir

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Aerosol Generation

feeding and dispersion of powders and test dusts

continuous operation

highly accurate feeding control, optional remote

volumetric or gravimetric feeding

General

testing of filter efficiencies

defined dust loading of filters

flow visualisation

analysis of coating and mixing processes

Applications

SAG 420

dust loading capacity tests according to ISO 5011

accurate mass flow control by weight scale option

SAG 440

according to EN 779 and ASHRAE 52.2 testing

accurate feeding by stepping motor technology

suitable for linter test dusts

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Aerosol Accessories

constant and reproducible aerosol dilution

permanent monitoring of a constant dilution

ratio

customized flow rates and dilution ratios

long lifetime and high reliability

General

measurement of highly concentrated aerosols

testing of filter efficiencies, upstream

aerosol research

acceptance tests in clean rooms

Applications

DIL 550

fixed flow rate and dilution ratio

various models

no auxiliary and exhaust air flow

higher dilution ration by cascading

DDS 560

adjustable dilution ratio

screen display

applicable to different particle

counters

DIL 554

battery operated, portable use

compact stainless steel housing

fixed flow rate and dilution ratio

low differential pressure

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Aerosol Accessories

equipment for sampling and aerosol conditioning

General

testing of filter efficiencies

aerosol research

Applications

DDU 570

diffusion dryer

for aqueous aerosols

very low particle losses

EAN 581

electrostatic aerosol

neutralisation

separate adjustments

of positive and negative

ion source

no radioactive source

SYS 520

switching between

different sampling points

remote controlled

integrated purging

routine

SYS 525

sampling at pressure

gas lines up to 8 bar

isokinetic and isoaxiale

sampling

status monitor

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Particle Measurement

determination of particle size distributions

and particle concentration

laser optical particle measurement

Topas software

General Applications

LAP 321

particle size spectrometer for aerosols

high resolution and classification accuracy

wide concentration range

compact portable design

FAS 362

particle counter for liquids

wide concentration range

measurement independent from particle material

environmental and pharmaceutical aerosols

process monitoring for quality control

test of filter efficiencies

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Particle Measurement

determination of particle size distributions

and particle concentration

laser optical particle measurement

Topas software

General Applications

PAM 510

process aerosol monitor

for insitu measurements

limited to monodisperse aerosols

simultaneous determination of

mean particle size and concentration

PAP 610

process aerosol photometer

insitu measurements of

blow-by aerosols

simultaneous information on

particle size and concentration

environmental and pharmaceutical aerosols

process monitoring for quality control

test of filter efficiencies

PMP 694

particle measurements in

flowing polymer melts

detection of disturbing

particles

determination of nanofiller

dispersion

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Clean Room Equipment

instruments for acceptance tests

monitoring of clean room facilities

clean room validation

generation, distribution, dilution of test aerosols

sampling and particle counting

General Applications

SYS 529

isokintetic sampling

according to ISO 14644-3

reliable scanning of filter etches

pharmaceutical, semiconductor industry

medical, food, aerospace industry

DIL 554

battery operated, portable use

compact stainless steel housing

fixed flow rate and dilution ratio

low differential pressure

status monitor

ATM 226

internal generation of

compressed air

compact stainless steel housing

integrated mains adapter

polydisperse droplet aerosol

@ MPPS

adjustable flow rate

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Clean Room Equipment

instruments for acceptance tests

monitoring of clean room facilities

clean room validation

generation, distribution, dilution of test aerosols

sampling and particle counting

General Applications

pharmaceutical, semiconductor industry

medical, food, aerospace industry

LAP 340

single particle counter for airborne

particles

compact stainless steel housing

particle size range 0,3 … 10 µm

flow rate 0,1 cfm or 1 cfm

coincidence concentration 35 P/cm³

remote controlled by Topas software

optional climate sensors

ADD 536

aerosol distribution and dilution

according to DIN 1946-4 and SWKI 99-3

direct connection of a particle counter

for continuous monitoring of a constant particle production rate

integrated adjustable aerosol dilution

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Filter Media Testing

characterisation of structure and

performance of filter media

integration of Topas standard equipment

integration of Topas software

General Applications

design and development of filter media

quality control at filter media production

AFC 13x

analysis of filter media performance

fully automated test procedure

differential pressure characteristics

dust holding capacity

arrestance

fractional filter efficiency

PSM 165

Pore size measurements

bubble point, pore size distribution

gas permeability

adapters for different samples

MBP 116

analysis of filter media performance

manual-operated, low cost

differential pressure characteristics

dust holding capacity

arrestance

fractional filter efficiency

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Filter Testing

General Applications

quality testing and classification of filters

development of new filter elements

PAF 11x

testing of cabin air filters

according to DIN 71460 (ISO 11155)

separation of dust and gaseous elements

modular setup

SPT 140

testing of oil mist separators

optimisation of crankcase ventilation system

system temperature control

performance testing of filter elements

differential pressure, dust holding capacity

fractional efficiency

integration of Topas standard equipment

integration of Topas software

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Filter Testing

performance testing of filter elements

differential pressure, dust holding capacity

fractional efficiency

integration of Topas standard equipment

integration of Topas software

high level of automation

General Applications

quality testing and classification of filters

development of new filter elements

ALF 114

testing of particulate air filters

for general ventilation

according to EN 779, Ashrae 52.2

universal filter holder

pocket and cassette filters

filter cartridges, flat filters

ABP 115

testing of inlet air cleaners

and motor intake filters

according to ISO 5011

mass flow control of dust feeding

AFS 150

EN 1822-4: filter scanning

EN 1822-5: integral filter efficiency

classification of HEPA/ULPA filters

universal filter holder up to

1220 x 1830 mm filter dimensions

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Software Solutions

control of Topas devices and test rigs

test rig visualisation

automated data acquisition and presentation

modular design

data export, printout protocols

trilingual: german, english, french

General Applications

determination of particle size distributions

determination of pore size distributions

evaluation of filter performance parameters

according to national and international standards

validation of clean room environments

PAFWin: EN 779 test rig visualisation AFSWin: EN 1822-4 leak detection

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Contact

www.topas-gmbh.de

office@topas-gmbh.de

++49-(0)-351-216643-0

Topas GmbH

Oskar Röder Straße 12

01237 Dresden

Germany