High-Security, Domestic, and Innovative Filtration Solution

ALP TCX 61 – Chemical Gas Filtration Unit for Armored and Operational Vehicles

High-Security, Domestic, and Innovative Filtration Solution

Today, especially in the defense industry and in the operational activities of institutions responsible for public safety, the security of vehicles is not limited only to external armor durability; protecting the personnel inside the vehicle has also become a priority.

In this context, the ALP TCX 61 Chemical Gas Filtration Unit, developed through Alperen Engineering’s unique R&D approach, is a fully domestic production solution.

The system provides a reliable air barrier against threats posed by chemical, biological, radiological (CBRN), or industrial gas releases in a wide range of operational vehicles, from armored vehicles to water cannon trucks (TOMAs), from excavators to military construction machinery.

Purpose and Target Applications

The main purpose of the ALP TCX 61 is to prevent hazardous gases or harmful particles from leaking into the operator’s cabin, ensuring that personnel can work in a healthy and safe environment. Positive pressure created inside the vehicle cabin cuts off contact with the outside environment. The filtration system purifies the incoming air from chemical and particle threats before transferring it into the cabin.

Applications:

• Military armored personnel carriers

• Police intervention vehicles (TOMA)

• Earthmoving machinery (excavators, loaders, etc.)

• Defense-oriented mobile platforms

• Civil defense and disaster response vehicles

• Industrial emergency vehicles in areas with chemical leakage risk

System Structure and Working Principle

The ALP TCX 61 system consists of two main modules:

1. Clean Air Unit

This unit delivers air from the outside environment into the cabin after passing through a multi-stage filtration process.

Components:

• Gas and particle filter: High-efficiency filter layers that trap harmful substances such as chemical weapon residues, acidified gases, tear agents, and dust particles.

• 24V-DC fan: Integrates with the vehicle’s electrical infrastructure, ensuring clean air transfer.

• Pressure balancing system: Creates positive pressure inside the cabin to prevent external leakage risk.

• Filter cartridges: Modular and easily replaceable, allowing quick field intervention.

2. Exhaust Unit for Contaminated Air

Safely discharges any gas accumulation that may occur inside the cabin.

Components:

• Exhaust fan (24V-DC): Supports air circulation inside the cabin and discharges contaminated air.

• Contaminated air redirection system: Ensures discharged air is directed outward without contact with the operator.

• Automatic damper system: Controls airflow according to cabin requirements.

Filtration Technology and Protection Capacity

The ALP TCX 61 features a multilayer filtration infrastructure. The filter technology consists of particle and chemical absorbent layers. Thus, the filtration process not only traps particles but also absorbs toxic gases using chemical binding agents.

Protection Against Gases and Agents:

• Nerve agents: Sarin, Soman, VX, etc.

• Choking agents: Chlorine, Phosgene, Hydrogen Sulfide

• Blister agents: Mustard gas, Lewisite

• Blood agents: Cyanide derivatives (HCN, CK, etc.)

• Tear gases: CS, CN, OC-based agents

• Incapacitating and vomiting agents

These agents can cause immediate health effects such as respiratory damage, eye irritation, temporary blindness, nausea, dizziness, and loss of coordination—potentially incapacitating the operator. The ALP TCX 61 eliminates this risk.

Technical and Mechanical Specifications

Safety and Quality Standards

The ALP TCX 61 has been designed and manufactured in compliance with the following national and international standards:

• Filter technology compliant with EN 12941 and EN 14387 standards for personal respiratory protection

• Production certified with ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System

• EMC/CE compliance (resistance to electromagnetic interference)

• Conformity with TS EN 60529 IP standard (dustproof and waterproof components)

Advantages and Key Features

• High Security: Suitable for missions in CBRN-risk areas.

• Modular Structure: Part-based maintenance possible, offering logistical convenience.

• Compact Design: Fits all vehicle cabins without taking up space.

• Energy Compatible: Works directly integrated with vehicle infrastructure.

• Durability: Maintains performance even under harsh climate conditions.

• User-Friendly: Easy operation, easy maintenance, easy filter replacement.

• Patented Domestic Product: Designed and certified in Turkey.

Added Value in Civil and Military Applications

There are many civilian applications where chemical gas risks exist in addition to military use. The ALP TCX 61 can be widely used in the following sectors:

• Emergency vehicles for industrial accidents

• Equipment for nuclear, biological, or chemical leakage evacuation

• Smoke filtration in wildfire response vehicles

• Refinery and petrochemical field equipment

• Mobile command centers used in civil defense exercises

Field Performance and Feedback

The ALP TCX 61 systems, integrated into various TOMAs, armored personnel carriers, loaders, and excavators that have taken part in real operations, have received highly positive feedback from the field. Operators reported noticeable improvements in cabin air quality, uninterrupted mission capability even in highly contaminated environments, and satisfaction with the system’s energy efficiency.

A Strategic Life-Support Unit

The ALP TCX 61 Chemical Gas Filtration Unit is a life-support system of critical importance for institutions operating in the defense and security sector. With its technical infrastructure and design prioritizing user safety, it maximizes both operational efficiency and personnel health in the field.

Developed through Alperen Engineering’s expertise and field experience, this product has become an indispensable component of secure mobile operations in today’s world, where chemical threats are on the rise.