What JNC Filter does

JNC Filter Co., Ltd. is a Japanese chemical manufacturer specializing in the development, production, and sale of liquid cartridge filters and filter housings. Founded in 1995 as a spin-off from Chisso Corporation (now JNC Corporation), the company is wholly owned by JNC Corporation and operates from its headquarters in Osaka with sales offices in Tokyo and Nagoya, manufacturing facilities in Moriyama and Anjo, and international production and sales subsidiaries in Vietnam, Guangzhou, and Shanghai. Its product portfolio spans depth filters (CP, GF, CPH, CP2, BM, GFR, AS, BN), wound filters (VW, CHW), pleated and membrane filters (PTFE, PES, PSU, polyester), capsule filters, bag filters, quick-change systems, mini filters, and a full range of compatible housings marketed under the CLEAL® brand.

Name

JNC Filter

Legal name

JNCフィルター株式会社

Website

https://jncfilter.co.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

JNC Filter is a Japanese manufacturer of liquid cartridge filters and housings, serving chemical, electronics/semiconductor, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, and battery industries through direct sales in Japan and a global distributor network across Asia, Europe, and North America.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Liquid Filtration

akta.pro primary industry

Purification, Filtration & Packaging for High-Purity Chemicals (PFA/UPW compatibility, subfab delivery) (IMAEAKAO)

Keywords

• Liquid cartridge filters
• Industrial filter housings
• Polyolefin depth filters
• Membrane filtration products
• ES fiber filtration

Headquarters

HQ city

Osaka

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Liquid Cartridge Filters: Sale of liquid cartridge filters including depth filters (CP, GF, CPH, CP2, BM, GFR, AS, BN), wound filters (VW, CHW), pleated filters (PP, membrane, polyester), capsule filters, bag filters, and specialty filters (QUICK-PACK, mini filters, stem filters).
2. Filter Housings: Sale of filter housings including single-installation plastic housings, single-installation metal housings, sanitary housings, multi-cartridge housings, and bag filter housings.
3. Custom/Special Specifications: Custom-designed housings and filter solutions based on customer specifications for specialized industrial applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JNC Filter is a Japanese specialty manufacturer that develops, manufactures, and sells liquid filtration products, primarily cartridge filters and filter housings, built around its proprietary ES (polyolefin bicomponent) fiber technology. The product portfolio includes depth filters (CP, GF, CPH, CP2, BM, GFR, AS, BN series), wound filters (VW, CHW), pleated filters, membrane filters (PTFE, PES, PSU, polyester), capsule filters, bag filters, mini filters, and matching plastic, metal, sanitary, multi-cartridge, and bag filter housings serving chemical, electronics/semiconductor, food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, automotive, and battery manufacturing industries.

Product overview

JNC Filter is a manufacturer specializing in liquid cartridge filters and housings. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of filtration products organized into two main categories: cartridge filters and filter housings. Cartridge filters include depth filters (CP, GF, CPH, CP2, BM, GFR, AS, BN series), wound filters (VW, CHW), pleated filters (PP, membrane/PTFE, PES, PSU, polyester), capsule filters (CAPSULER RP), bag filters (LIC), quick-change systems (QUICK-PACK), and mini filters. Housings include plastic, metal, sanitary, multi-cartridge, and bag filter housings. The company leverages proprietary ES fiber technology with thermally bonded fiber intersections for stable filtration performance across chemical, electronics, semiconductor, food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CLEAL®: Registered trademark for JNC Filter's cartridge filter product line, encompassing depth filters (CP, GF, CPH, CP2, BM), wound filters (VW, CHW), GFR high-flow filters, and other filter types. Characterized by thermally bonded ES fiber technology providing stable filtration accuracy, pressure resistance, and long service life.
• GFR
• QUICK-PACK®

Products and services

• CLEAL CP Filter (PP/PE Composite Type) Depth filter using polyolefin composite fiber (ES fiber) with thermally bonded fiber intersections forming a stable pore structure and ideal fiber density gradient from outside to inside. Used for chemical, electronics, food, and pharmaceutical liquid filtration.
• CLEAL GF Filter (PP/PE Composite Type) Depth filter using bicomponent fiber (ES fiber) with thermal bonding, featuring ideal density gradient design for various liquid filtration applications.
• CLEAL CPH Filter (Polyester Type) Depth filter using thermally bonded polyester fiber with heat-resistant properties up to 120°C, ideal for high-temperature liquid filtration applications.
• CLEAL CP2 Filter (PP Melt-Blown Type) Melt-blown polypropylene depth filter with no oil agents used, preventing foaming during initial filtration. Achieves high-precision filtration from 0.3μm to 350μm.
• CLEAL BM Filter (PP High-Precision Type) High-precision polypropylene depth filter with continuous fiber diameter gradient from outer to inner layer, providing density gradient for extended service life and absolute filtration accuracy.
• GFR Filter (High-Flow Type) Large-diameter high-flow cartridge filter developed using JNC's depth filter technology. Features PU, PM, and PH variants for different flow requirements up to 500L/min.
• AS Filter (High-Concentration Slurry PP/PE Composite Type) High-concentration slurry filter using 3D structure filter material that prevents cake layer formation. Designed for lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing with long-life stable operation, achieving 5x+ filter life extension.
• BN Filter (PP High-Precision Type) High-precision polypropylene depth filter achieving sub-micron filtration accuracy through JNC's new technology combined with BM filter processing. Features larger fiber diameter gradient for extended service life.
• CLEAL VW Filter (PP Wound) Polypropylene wound filter using long-fiber non-woven fabric wound on polypropylene core. Features low fiber fall-off and no foaming during filtration.
• CLEAL CHW Filter (Polyester Wound) Polyester wound filter with both core and filter media made of polyester material. Features oil resistance, solvent resistance, and heat resistance.
• CLEAL POROUSFINE PP Fiber Pleated Filter Polypropylene pleated filter made from membrane-shaped special polypropylene fiber developed in-house. Achieves uniform pore size and stable filtration accuracy.
• CLEAL POROUSFINE Membrane Filters (PTFE, Hydrophilic PTFE, High-Flow PTFE) PTFE membrane pleated filters including standard hydrophobic, hydrophilic (no pre-treatment needed for aqueous liquids), and high-flow variants for various industrial filtration applications.
• CLEAL POROUSFINE PES Membrane Filter Hydrophilic polyethersulfone membrane pleated filter with low pressure drop and excellent chemical resistance.
• CLEAL POROUSFINE PSU Membrane Filter Asymmetric polysulfone membrane pleated filter with low pressure drop for aqueous filtration applications.
• CLEAL POROUSFINE Polyester Pleated Filter Polyester fiber membrane pleated filter using ultra-fine fibers for high-precision filtration. Does not require hydrophilic treatment for water-based filtration.
• CAPSULER RP (Capsule Filter) Enclosed capsule filter system allowing one-touch filter replacement without hand contact. Accepts CP, GF, CP2, and BM filter cartridges.
• CLEAL LIC Bag Filter 100% polyester bag filter with IN→OUT filtration method. Features high flow rate, high particle capture capacity, and long service life.
• QUICK-PACK Pre-packed filter system with JNC depth filters sealed in polyethylene bags for easy replacement without direct hand contact. Available in 1, 3, or 7 cartridge configurations.
• mini Filter (Small-Flow Type) Small cartridge filter for extremely small flow applications. Ideal for spray guns and high-viscosity liquid filtration with filtration ratings from 5μm to 185μm.
• NF-1P / NF-1P-P Plastic Housing Single-installation plastic housing. NF-1P features transparent ABS/acrylic body for visual monitoring; NF-1P-P is polypropylene for chemical resistance.
• CF-1V / JF-1S Metal Housing Single-installation metal housings. CF-1V is lightweight stainless steel with V-band clamp; JF-1S is three-piece design for easy internal cleaning.
• KF Sanitary Housing Sanitary-grade housing with code 3 (222 O-ring) and code 7 (226 O-ring) options. Designed for precision filtration with easy assembly and cleaning.
• NFC Multi-Cartridge Housing Multi-cartridge housing for medium to high flow rates, accommodating 3 to 60 filter cartridges. Features spring locator with edge sealing.
• NFG Bag Filter Housing Bag filter housing for high-flow filtration. Available in single to multi-cartridge configurations with optional hinged cover. Custom specifications available.

Quantifiable outcome

• AS filter achieves 5x+ filter life extension in lithium-ion battery electrode slurry applications, reducing filter replacement frequency, slurry waste disposal, and total filtration costs
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and standard.

• Tezuka Kogyo Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 30 November 2012Acquired in November 2012. Manufacturing company located in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Produces specialty filters. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified (2014).
• Guangzhou JNC Filter Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned sales subsidiary in Guangzhou, China, serving the South China market. Address: No.1 Jin Hua 3st., Jin Bi Road, GETDD, Guangzhou 510730, China. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 86-20-82001837
• JNC (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales subsidiary in Shanghai serving the East China market. Address: Room 5J-1, Huamin Empire Plaza, No.728 Yan'an West Road, Shanghai 200050, China. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 86-21-64661919
• JNC America, Inc.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSales subsidiary in the USA covering most states. Address: 555 Theodore Fremd Avenue, Suite C-206, Rye, NY 10580. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 914-921-5400
• Cole-Parmer India Pvt. Ltd.standardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering India market. Address: 2013-2020, A-Wing, Oberoi Garden Estate, Andheri-East, Mumbai 400 072, India. Contact: [email protected]
• Taeil Industries LimitedstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Korea market. Address: 7 Seongmisan-Ro, 13-Gil, Mapo-Gu, Seoul, Korea. Contact: [email protected]
• WOLFTECHNIK FILTERSYSTEME GMBH & CO. KGstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Germany. Address: Malmsheimer Strase 67, 71263 Weil der Stadt, Germany. Contact: [email protected]
• Fileder Filter Systems LtdstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering UK. Address: 20/20 Business Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 0LS. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 01622 621908
• John Brooks Company LimitedstandardChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor covering Canada. Address: 2625 Meadowpine Blvd, Mississauga-ON, L5N 7K5. Contact: [email protected], Phone: 905-624-4200
• JNC Filter Vietnam Co., Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction subsidiary established December 2011 in Tan Quang Industrial Cluster, Nhu Quynh commune, Hung Yen province, Vietnam. New factory completed June 2012. ISO 9001 (2014) and ISO 14001 (2015) certified.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Porvair Filtration Group: Porvair manufactures specialized liquid filtration media and cartridges for aerospace, energy, and industrial process applications. Comparable niche focus and cartridge filter product portfolio to JNC Filter.
• Graver Technologies: Graver Technologies produces industrial liquid cartridge and membrane filters for chemical, food, power, and pharmaceutical markets - closely comparable product/customer set to JNC Filter's specialty filtration focus.
• Entegris: Entegris supplies liquid filtration and purification products for semiconductor and electronics manufacturing (photoresist, etch, slurry) - a high-overlap segment with JNC Filter's electronics customer base including LCD materials and high-purity chemical filtration.
• Pall Corporation (Cytiva): Pall, now part of Cytiva, is a global leader in industrial liquid filtration with depth, pleated, and membrane cartridges for chemical, electronics, food, and pharma applications - directly comparable to JNC Filter's liquid cartridge portfolio across the same end markets.

Broad incumbents

• MANN+HUMMEL: MANN+HUMMEL is a global filtration specialist whose Industrial Filtration segment includes liquid process filters for chemical, food, and life sciences applications - overlapping customer base with JNC Filter despite MANN+HUMMEL's automotive air-filtration dominance.
• Donaldson Company: Donaldson manufactures industrial filtration products including liquid process filters for chemical, food and beverage, and industrial customers. Overlaps JNC Filter in liquid process filtration but is a much larger, broadly diversified filtration company.
• 3M Purification: 3M's Separation and Purification Sciences division offers a broad industrial liquid filter range spanning depth, pleated, and membrane cartridges. Comparable products and end markets to JNC Filter, but as part of 3M's much larger diversified portfolio.
• Eaton Filtration: Eaton offers an extensive line of industrial liquid filtration products (bag filters, cartridge filters, housings) directly comparable to JNC Filter's product lines, though filtering is one of many businesses inside Eaton's diversified electrical/industrial portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin (Filtration Division): Parker Hannifin's filtration division produces industrial liquid filters across chemical, electronics, and process applications. Overlaps with JNC Filter's core product space but is part of a much larger motion and control conglomerate.

Emerging players

• Critical Process Filtration: Critical Process Filtration is a smaller U.S. cartridge filter manufacturer targeting chemical, food, beverage, and pharmaceutical liquid filtration markets - a focused niche competitor comparable in product profile and target customers to JNC Filter, though without ES fiber vertical integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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