Development, manufacturing and distribution of thermal conductivity detectors and gas analysers for industrial gas analysis
Messkonzept GmbH
Frankfurt am MainNew on Amplifa
About Messkonzept GmbH
Messkonzept GmbH specializes in the development, manufacturing and distribution of compact thermal conductivity detectors (TCDs) and gas analysers. The devices determine the composition of gases such as H2, He, N2, Ar, Ne, Kr and Xe as well as infrared-active gases such as CO2, CH4, SF6 and SO2. In addition, capacitive gas humidity measurement, gas-independent flow measurement and cross-sensitivity compensation for non-binary gas mixtures are offered. The company also provides feasibility studies, custom device developments, sample preparation, test measurements in its own application laboratory, calibration, maintenance and system integration. Founded in 1998 and operating as a GmbH since 2000, the company has been located at Niedwiesenstraße 33 in Frankfurt am Main since 2005. With an export share of over 50%, it supplies internationally renowned companies in industrial gas analysis and process measurement and control technology.
- Site
- Frankfurt am Main
- Processes
- Thermal conductivity measurement (TCD) of gases (H2, He, N2, Ar, Ne, Kr, Xe), Capacitive gas humidity measurement (H2O), Gas-independent gas flow measurement (0 to 120 l/h, variants up to 200 l/h), Infrared photometry for infrared-active gases (CO2, CH4, SF6, SO2, H2O, hydrocarbons), Cross-sensitivity compensation for non-binary gas mixtures, Sample preparation and application development in the application laboratory, Conformal coating of critical components with 4 µm halogenated polymer layer (corrosion protection), Calibration, recalibration, maintenance and adjustment of gas analysers
- Materials
- halogenated polymer layer (4 µm) for corrosion protection, Condensate-protecting hydrophobic filter membrane, Thermal conductivity measurement, Infrared photometry, Conformal coating with halogenated polymer layer, Hydrophobic filter membrane, Glass bead filling of housings
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1998
- Industries
- Industrial gas analysis, Process measurement and control technology
- 01
Consultation and recording of the measurement task
- 02
Feasibility study and selection of the measurement method
- 03
Development or configuration of the device (modular principle)
- 04
Manufacturing including conformal coating of critical components
- 05
Sample preparation and test measurements in the application laboratory
- 06
Delivery, calibration and system integration
- 07
Maintenance, adjustment and recalibration
Materials & Coatings
Thermal conductivity measurement
Measures gases such as H2, He, N2, Ar, Ne, Kr and Xe via their thermal conductivity.
Infrared photometry
Selective measurement of infrared-active gases such as CO2, CH4, SF6, SO2, H2O and hydrocarbons.
Conformal coating with halogenated polymer layer
4 µm thick layer for corrosion protection of critical components, proven hundreds of times over.
Hydrophobic filter membrane
Protects the sensor element from condensate and dust without significantly changing the response time.
Glass bead filling of housings
Prevents fire-hazardous gas accumulations when measuring flammable gases.
Locations
Frankfurt am Main
DEHeadquarters, manufacturing, application laboratory
- Application laboratory for gas measurements and test measurements
- FTC 320 / FTC 320 EX / FTC 300 / FTC 400 analysers
- FTC 130 transmitter, FTC 160 detector
- FTC 150 / OEM gas modules
Gas Measuring Devices & Measuring Systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thermal conductivity measurement (TCD) of gases (H2, He, N2, Ar, Ne, Kr, Xe)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Capacitive gas humidity measurement (H2O)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Gas-independent gas flow measurement (0 to 120 l/h, variants up to 200 l/h)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Infrared photometry for infrared-active gases (CO2, CH4, SF6, SO2, H2O, hydrocarbons)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Cross-sensitivity compensation for non-binary gas mixturesTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sample preparation and application development in the application laboratoryTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Conformal coating of critical components with 4 µm halogenated polymer layer (corrosion protection)Surface | – | – | – | – | halogenated polymer layer |
| Calibration, recalibration, maintenance and adjustment of gas analysersTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| System integration and custom device developmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FTC 320 analyser | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 320 | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 320 EX analyser (Ex version) | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 320 EX | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 150 gas measuring device | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 150 | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 150-OEM gas module | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 150-OEM | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 320-OEM gas module | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 320-OEM | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 130 transmitter for extractive gas analysis (thermal conductivity method, 4-20mA) | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 130 | – | – | 2018 | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 160 non-extractive detector (thermal conductivity method, 4-20mA) | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 160 | – | – | 2018 | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 300/FTC 300 flow analyser with flow measurement 0 to 120 l/h | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 300 | – | – | 2015 | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 400 analyser (infrared photometry + thermal conductivity technology) | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 400 | – | – | 2018 | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 110 transmitter (discontinued) | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 110 | – | – | – | Frankfurt am Main |
| FTC 200 analyser | Messkonzept GmbH FTC 200 | – | – | 2009 | Frankfurt am Main |
| Application laboratory for gas measurements and test measurements | Messkonzept GmbH | – | – | 2005 | Frankfurt am Main |
Additional services
Quality
Messkonzept GmbH has been certified to ISO 9001:2015 since August 2018 (recertification by TÜV Süd on 20.06.2024). Quality policy and continuous improvement ensure high measurement accuracy, stability and application-appropriate configuration of the devices.
| Evidence | Frankfurt am Main |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company History
- 1998
Founding of the company Messkonzept as a supplier of gas detectors and analysers based on thermal conductivity measurement
- 2000
Conversion into a GmbH
- 2004
Housing filling with glass beads as a solution against fire-hazardous gas accumulations with flammable gases
- 2005
Move into new business premises with application laboratory at Niedwiesenstr. 33; development of a conformal 4-µm coating of halogenated polymer for corrosion protection
- 2006
Introduction of a hydrophobic filter membrane to protect the sensor from condensate and dust
- 2009
Presentation of the newly developed FTC200 analyser at ACHEMA in Frankfurt
- 2010
Start of the focus on cross-sensitivity compensation for non-binary gas mixtures
- 2011
Introduction of the Multigas Mode for the FTC200 with up to 16 measurement gas pairs
- 2015
Introduction of the FTC300 as successor to the FTC200
- 2017
FTC300 "flow" variant with integrated gas-independent flow measurement from 0 to 120 l/h
- 2018
Presentation of FTC400, FTC130 transmitter and FTC160 detector at ACHEMA; ISO 9001:2015 certification by TÜV-Hessen
- 2024
Recertification audit according to ISO 9001 passed at TÜV Süd on 20.06.2024; discontinuation of the FTC110, successor FTC130