Optical Particle Analyzers
High-Resolution Technical Cleanliness Analysis for Critical Components
Conation Optical Particle Analyzers scan filter membranes to detect, measure and classify particles for Technical Cleanliness reporting. OEM, Tier-1 and laboratory teams use them when and research laboratories requiring maximum accuracy and productivity.
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Recommended source size
1600 × 900 px
Why Optical Particle Analysis?
Process
Optical microscope imaging resolves smaller particles than a stereo system and records more detail for classification in critical Technical Cleanliness inspections.
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Extraction
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Filtration
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Optical Imaging
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Particle Detection
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Classification
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Automatic Report
Models & Variants
Select Optical IV for the flagship Conation platform, Optical NLV for a premium Nikon-based alternative, or Optical III for an economical optical particle analysis entry point.
Common Platform Features
Which Optical Particle Analyzer Should You Choose?
Compare the optical analyzer range by automation level, optical platform, reporting workflow, target laboratory and investment level.
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| Requirement | Optical IV | Optical NLV | Optical III |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation Level | Fully automatic | Fully automatic | Automatic optical analysis workflow |
| Microscope Platform | Conation flagship optical microscope platform | Nikon optical microscope platform | Compact optical microscope platform |
| Optical System | High-resolution optical imaging for particles above 2 um | Nikon optical imaging for particles above 2 um | Optical imaging for particles above 2 um |
| Motorized Stage | Motorized XYZ stage | Motorized XYZ stage | Automated stage workflow |
| Autofocus | Automatic workflow support | Automatic workflow support | Manual and assisted focus workflow |
| Camera | German industrial camera integration | High-resolution camera integration | Integrated high-resolution camera |
| Particle Classification | Metallic / non-metallic classification and fibre measurement | ||
| Software | DeXel-Filtrate software with OEM database and analytics | DeXel-Filtrate software with OEM database and analytics | DeXel-Filtrate analysis software |
| Reporting | Automatic PDF reports, Excel export and customer templates | Automatic PDF reports, Excel export and customer templates | PDF reports and Excel export |
| Standards Supported | ISO 16232 and VDA 19.1 workflows | ||
| Typical Applications | High-volume OEM laboratories, EV manufacturing, aerospace, advanced research | Automotive suppliers, production QC, Nikon optics preference, ISO 16232 testing | Routine Technical Cleanliness, educational labs, entry-level particle analysis |
| Target Laboratory | Premium fully automated Technical Cleanliness laboratories | Premium automatic laboratories preferring Nikon optics | Routine and economical optical particle analysis laboratories |
| Investment Level | Premium flagship | Premium Nikon-based | Economical optical |
Review the deciding requirements.
Share the application, required range and operating conditions. An applications engineer will review the appropriate configuration.
Discuss the ComparisonTwo Systems. One Investment.
Begin with the Optical NLV particle-analysis platform, then add the required 50X and 100X objectives and DeXel-Metallography Expert software when the laboratory is ready to configure a complete metallography system. The microscope, camera, computer and motion system remain in place.
Applications
Need help selecting the right Optical Particle Analyzer?
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