What Hans Rudolph does

Hans Rudolph, Inc. is a privately held, third-generation family-owned designer and manufacturer of respiratory valves, masks, and precision measurement instruments, founded in 1936 by Hans Rudolph and formally incorporated in 1960 with John Rudolph. Headquartered at 8325 Cole Parkway in Lenexa, Kansas (with a Shawnee, KS mailing address), the company employs approximately 50 people and maintains global distribution through USA/international dealers, OEM component supply relationships, and direct sales to end users. Its product portfolio spans breathing valves (one-way, non-rebreathing, directional control, occlusion), oro-nasal masks (Eagle 1 & 2 single-patient, EWOT silicone and flexible plastic variants), CPAP/BiLevel/NIV interfaces, pneumotachs, gas bags, mouthpieces, nose clips, and a calibration and testing family anchored by the Syringe Validator Calibration System and the SmartLab™ Data Acquisition System with Insight™ Software for pulmonary function and respiratory research workflows.

Name

Hans Rudolph

Legal name

Hans Rudolph, Inc.

Website

https://rudolphkc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hans Rudolph, Inc. is a third-generation family-owned designer and manufacturer of respiratory valves, masks, and precision measurement instruments, founded in 1936 and based in Lenexa, Kansas. The company serves hospitals, research institutions, sleep labs, sports medicine, pharmaceutical firms, and OEMs globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Respiratory Medical Devices

NAICS

Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing (339113), Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112), Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing (334516)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841), Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826)

akta.pro primary industry

Noninvasive Ventilation Interfaces & Consumables (Masks, Tubing, Humidifiers, Filters) (HLAHAGAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Anesthesia & Respiratory Gas Delivery Equipment (Breathing Circuits, Vaporizers, Gas Mixers) (HLAHAGAK), Sample Preparation, Storage & Cryogenics (Freezers, Cryovials, Cryostats) (HLAGAIAJ)

Keywords

• Respiratory valves
• Medical devices
• Respiratory masks
• Pulmonary function testing
• Respiratory measurement

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Medical Device and Respiratory Product Sales: Sale of respiratory valves, masks, and related medical devices to healthcare facilities, research institutions, and OEMs. Products are sold as original equipment components and replacement parts through dealers, distributors, and direct sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hans Rudolph, Inc. designs and manufactures respiratory valves and a comprehensive portfolio of respiratory products, including oro-nasal face masks (Eagle 1 & 2 for NIV/emergency, EWOT, CPAP/BiLevel), pneumotachs, breathing valves, non-diffusing gas bags, mouthpieces, nose clips, and connectors. The company also produces the SmartLab™ Data Acquisition System with Insight™ Software for research respiratory measurement and Syringe Validator calibration systems for equipment verification, plus custom OEM designs for other manufacturers.

Product overview

Hans Rudolph, inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of respiratory products established in 1936. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized respiratory measurement and therapy equipment. Core product lines include: (1) SmartLab™ Data Acquisition System with Insight Software for research measurement and analysis of respiratory signals; (2) Face masks including Eagle 1 & 2 Oro-Nasal masks for emergency/NIV use, EWOT masks in silicone rubber and flexible plastic (7250/6250 series), and CPAP/BiLevel/Sleep Apnea masks; (3) Calibration and testing equipment including Syringe Validator Calibration System, Syringe Volume Calibration syringes, Flow & Volume Simulators (DLco, Flow Volume), and Testing Flow & Volume Generators; (4) Complete line of respiratory valves including One Way, Two Way Non-Rebreathing, Auto and Manual Directional Control valves; (5) Supporting products including Pneumotach & Pressure Amplifiers, Connectors & Adapters, Non-Diffusing Gas Bags, Mouthpieces, NoseClips, and Metro Seals™. Products serve diverse markets including Sports Medicine, Hospital Respiratory Care, Pulmonary Function Testing, Sleep Labs, Home Care (CPAP), and Physiological Research.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SmartLab™: Respiratory Data Acquisition System with Insight™ Software for measurement and analysis of respiratory signals in research applications
• Eagle Mask
• Syringe Validator
• EWOT Mask

Products and services

• SmartLab™ Data Acquisition System with Insight™ Software Flexible respiratory data acquisition system for measurement and analysis of respiratory signals in research applications. The base module accepts up to four sensor modules for measuring flow from Rudolph Pneumotachs, airway or other pressures, or voltage inputs from external devices. Optional inputs include oximeter, O2 sensor, CO2 sensor, temperature, humidity, and digital I/O. PC software provides real-time graphs and calculations of common respiratory parameters with data saving and replay capability. Achieves ±2.0% flow signal accuracy.
• Eagle 1 & 2 Single Patient Oro-Nasal Masks (7301/7302) Disposable single-patient-use oro-nasal masks intended to administer oxygen or breathing gases into the upper airway for short-term or emergency applications of noninvasive respiratory support or ventilation in hospital, transport, institutional, or clinical settings. Eagle 2 includes a supplemental port for bronchoscopy.
• Syringe Validator Calibration System Precision volume measuring device for checking the displacement volume of volumetric syringes. Measures syringe volumes of 500 to 7000 ml and is compatible with 3 and 7 liter syringes used in respiratory testing equipment.
• 7250 EWOT Mask (Silicone Rubber) Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) face mask in blue and clear silicone rubber, available in five sizes. Features a one-way INHALE port for direct 22mm tubing connection and two one-way EXHALE ports. Face mask and all valving are integrated.
• 6250 EWOT Mask (Flexible Plastic) Exercise With Oxygen Therapy (EWOT) face mask in clear flexible plastic material, available in five sizes. Features a one-way INHALE port for direct 22mm tubing connection and two one-way EXHALE ports to atmosphere. Face mask and all valving are integrated.
• Breathing Valves (Various Series) Complete line of respiratory valves including One Way Respiratory valves, Two Way Non-Rebreathing valves, Auto Directional Control valves (Inflatable Balloon Type and Pneumatic Sliding Type), Manual Directional Control (Stopcock & Sliding Type), Cardiac Output CO2 Rebreathing valves, and Inspiratory Occlusion valves.
• Non-Diffusing Gas Bags Multi-layer inert plastic bags with aluminum foil mid-layer for gas collection. Available in standard sizes of 5, 15, 30, 60, 100, and 170 Liters, with directional valve attachment and on/off hose barb valve.
• Connectors and Adapters Precision-machined connectors including Medical Tapered (22mm/15mm), O-Ring Slip-Sealing Fit, 7030 Series Shaped, and 7300 Series Swivel Connectors for various ventilation and CPAP/Bi-Level applications.
• Mouthpieces and NoseClips Mouthpieces molded of silicone rubber with and without integral Saliva Collector, available in three Bite sizes. NoseClips available in Disposable Series 9014 and Reusable Series 9015 with foam cushions.
• Pneumotach and Pressure Amplifier PA-1 Amplifier system for use with Rudolph Pneumotach flow sensors for respiratory measurement applications.
• Metro Seal™ for NIV Applications NG Tube Seals for Oro-Nasal Mask applications, available in a Single Patient Use version.
• Simulator DLco and Simulator Flow Volume Lung simulators for testing and calibrating Diffusing Capacity of the Lungs for Carbon Monoxide (DLco) measurement systems, plus flow and volume simulators for respiratory testing and calibration.
• Testing Flow and Volume Generator Equipment for generating controlled flow and volume signals for respiratory testing and equipment verification.
• Pneumotach Linear and Heater Controller Controller for maintaining temperature of heated pneumotach systems to ensure accurate flow measurements.
• Oxygen Conserver Test System Test system for validating oxygen conserver devices used in respiratory therapy applications.
• Syringe Handle for 3L Syringes Handle accessory for 3 liter syringes, designed for use with the Syringe Validator Calibration System to enable easier operation when testing syringe volumes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Flow signal accuracy of +/- 2.0% with SmartLab system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nike Inc.notableTechnology or Integration · 26 May 2017Nike used Hans Rudolph's 7450 Series dark blue masks in conjunction with Cosmed technology during the Breaking2 marathon moonshot project. The masks were used to measure athletes' maximum oxygen consumption and respiratory rate to optimize training for the sub-2 hour marathon attempt.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Intersurgical: Direct peer — Intersurgical designs and manufactures respiratory care and anesthesia products including breathing circuits, NIV masks, and respiratory valves, mirroring Hans Rudolph's core mask/valve portfolio across hospital and home-care channels.
• Teleflex: Direct peer — Through its Hudson RCI respiratory line, Teleflex sells respiratory therapy and anesthesia consumables (valves, masks, circuits) directly competing with Hans Rudolph's mask and valve portfolio for hospital and OEM customers.
• Vyaire Medical: Direct peer — Vyaire is a pure-play respiratory care manufacturer offering ventilation consumables, pulmonary diagnostics, and anesthesia circuits, closely overlapping with Hans Rudolph's ventilator interface and respiratory measurement offerings.
• Cosmed: Direct peer — Cosmed produces metabolic and respiratory measurement systems (CPET, pulmonary function) and was integrated with Hans Rudolph's 7450 Series masks for Nike's Breaking2 project, making it a comparable respiratory measurement peer.

Broad incumbents

• Smiths Medical: Broad incumbent — Smiths Medical markets airway management, ventilation, and respiratory therapy devices globally to hospitals and OEMs; competing in adjacent respiratory categories with much greater scale than Hans Rudolph.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcare: Broad incumbent — FPH specializes in respiratory humidification, NIV masks, and CPAP interfaces; offers overlapping NIV/CPAP mask products but at global scale with broader hospital distribution.
• ResMed: Broad incumbent — ResMed is a global leader in sleep-disordered breathing and NIV masks (CPAP/BiLevel) — directly competing in Hans Rudolph's mask subsegment with much larger R&D, brand, and distribution budgets.
• Philips Respironics: Broad incumbent — Philips' Respironics franchise covers CPAP, BiPAP, NIV masks, and hospital ventilation; it competes head-on with Hans Rudolph in NIV/CPAP mask markets with substantially greater resources.
• Dräger: Broad incumbent — Dräger provides anesthesia workstations, ventilation systems, and respiratory care consumables including breathing circuits and masks, serving many of the same hospital and OEM channels as Hans Rudolph.

Emerging players

• MGC Diagnostics: Emerging player — MGC Diagnostics (and predecessor nSpire Health) manufactures pulmonary function testing equipment and respiratory diagnostics; comparable to Hans Rudolph's SmartLab and Simulator (DLco/Flow Volume) research-instrument offerings, though narrower in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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