Filtertek

What Filtertek does

Filtertek is a brand and operating division within ITW Medical, itself a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc. (NYSE: ITW), specializing in the design and manufacture of custom polymer filtration, flow control, and fluid management components for medical device, life science, and industrial OEMs. Founded in 2012 as a focused medical device unit (with filtration roots dating to the early 1970s), Filtertek operates from its headquarters and manufacturing facility in Hebron, Illinois, with additional global manufacturing locations under ITW's parent structure. The company's product portfolio encompasses check valves (including the BOLUSSAFE line, EuroValve, and 3-Way Check Valve), vent caps, adult IV filters (MediPure brand), micro-infusion filters, pre-bypass filters, syringe filters, cylinder filters, inline filters, and needle-free connectors — all manufactured using USP Class VI materials in ISO Class 100,000 clean rooms under ISO 13485 quality systems.

Filtertek's technology stack centers on medical-grade polymer molding with advanced engineering analysis capabilities including SolidWorks Finite Element Analysis, Computational Flow Dynamics, Mold Flow Analysis, and rapid prototyping via SLA and SLS using highly engineered thermoplastic resins. The company's competitive positioning rests on over 40 patents and 28 FDA 510(k) clearances, high-volume automated production capacity of up to 1,000,000 pieces per week, and 100% inline testing for sealing integrity, weld quality, and particulate contamination.

The business model is a B2B custom manufacturing operation selling direct to OEM medical device and life science companies via enterprise field sales with quote-based pricing. Standard commercial terms are 30-day quotation validity and 30-day net payment from invoice date. Distribution occurs through direct OEM sales relationships and the Chamfr marketplace (an ITW-operated digital platform). Marketing efforts center on industry trade shows (notably MD&M West), case studies demonstrating cost savings and partnership expansion outcomes, and a detailed product catalog on the ITW Medical website. Customer segments span OEM medical device companies (primary), medical laboratories and healthcare providers, and life science companies requiring specialized polymer consumables.

Name

Filtertek

Legal name

Filtertek, a division of Illinois Tool Works Inc.

Website

https://itwmedical.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Filtertek designs and manufactures custom polymer filtration, flow control, and fluid management components — including check valves, IV filters, and vent caps — for OEM medical device and life science companies, operating as a division of ITW Medical.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Medical Device Components

NAICS

Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMANAFAC

Medical & Life Sciences Injection Molding (Devices, Diagnostics, Cleanroom)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

SECONDARYIMANAFAJ

Custom Injection Molding & Contract Manufacturing (Job Shops/CMs)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing/Injection-Molded Plastics Manufacturing

Keywords

• Medical device components
• Filtration and flow control
• Polymer molding OEM
• Custom plastic parts
• IV filters and check valves

Headquarters

HQ city

Hebron

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Device Component Manufacturing: Filtertek generates revenue through the design, development, and manufacturing of custom polymer consumables for medical device companies. Products include check valves, filters, vent caps, and fluid management components sold to OEM medical device manufacturers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Filtertek designs and manufactures custom polymer filtration, flow control, and fluid management components — including check valves, IV filters, vent caps, syringe filters, and needle-free connectors — for OEM medical device and life science companies. Production occurs in ISO Class 100,000 clean rooms using medical-grade engineered plastics (USP Class VI, latex-free), with capabilities spanning rapid prototyping (SLA/SLS), injection molding, automated assembly, and 100% inline testing at scale (up to 1,000,000 check valve pieces per week).

Product overview

Filtertek is a brand under ITW Medical (a division of Illinois Tool Works) that partners with OEM Medical Device and Life Science companies to develop highly engineered polymer consumables for medical devices. Filtertek creates custom plastic parts using advanced polymer molding, engineering analysis, and rapid prototyping. The product portfolio includes Check Valves (EuroValve, 3-Way Check Valve, BOLUSSAFE), Vent Caps (Air Vent, Hydrophobic, Oleophobic), Adult I.V. Filters (MediPure), Micro-Infusion Filters, Pre-Bypass Filters, Syringe Filters, Cylinder Filters, Inline Filters, and Needle-free Connectors. These products serve fluid management, filtration, and flow control functions across infusion systems, IV lines, diagnostic equipment, and various medical procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Filtertek: Filtertek partners with OEM Medical Device and Life Science companies to develop highly engineered polymer consumables in medical devices. Products include check valves, filters, and custom polymer molded components using advanced manufacturing processes.

Products and services

• Filtertek Check Valves Plastic assembly check valves using USP Class VI materials that provide fluid flow control in infusion systems, IV lines, syringes, and medical diagnostic equipment. Available with anti-reflux, anti-siphon, and low/high opening pressure options.
• Filtertek Vent Caps Vent cap filters designed for low pressure medical and laboratory applications including I.V. and enteral feeding, available in hydrophobic and oleophobic configurations with various micron ratings.
• Adult I.V. Filters (MediPure) Self-priming adult I.V. filters designed for patient care applications including aqueous solutions, TPN solutions, drug delivery, and drug transfer. Available in 0.2, 1.2, HiFlo, and positively charged versions.
• Micro-Infusion Filters Filters designed to vent air from I.V. lines and prevent bacterial contamination. Available in various membrane pore sizes for critical-care neonate, pediatrics, chemotherapy, insulin-infusion, and antibiotic therapy applications.
• Pre-Bypass Filters Disposable filters designed to filter recirculating, non-cellular priming solutions for extracorporeal circuits. Available in 0.2 or 5 micron pore sizes with flow direction arrows molded into the housing.
• Syringe Filters Filters designed for small volume HPLC, organic and aqueous sample preparation, and as part of intravenous drug delivery systems in the healthcare industry.
• Cylinder Filters Plastic filter assemblies using medical-grade engineered plastics with synthetic filtering medias, designed for flow and particle retention requirements in medical applications.
• Inline Filters Medical-grade inline filters for fluid filtration applications, sold directly and through the Chamfr marketplace.
• Needle-free Connectors Medical connectors designed for needle-free fluid delivery applications.
• EuroValve Check Valve Low opening pressure check valve using USP Class VI plastics designed for strength and performance in infusion systems, IV lines, syringes, and diagnostic equipment. Patent pending on combination fittings design.
• 3-Way Check Valve Dual transfer valve developed for general medical use to administer liquids via infusion pump or syringe, with applications in cardiology for thermodilution catheters.
• Normally Closed Check Valve Normally closed check valve for critical infusions using a patented sealing mechanism providing zero backflow with minimal opening pressures; international patents apply.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,000,000 pieces per week production capacity
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Meissner Filtration Products: Meissner designs and manufactures advanced filtration products for pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical applications. Direct competitor in medical-grade membrane filters and single-use filtration consumables sold to OEMs and drug manufacturers.
• SMC Ltd: SMC Ltd is a medical device contract manufacturer specializing in custom polymer molding, assembly, and packaging for diagnostics, drug delivery, and fluid management OEMs. Highly comparable product, customer, and capability profile to Filtertek.
• Spectrum Plastics Group: Spectrum Plastics is a contract manufacturer of specialty plastic components for medical and life science OEMs. Direct peer in custom polymer molding, cleanroom manufacturing, and medical device component production.
• Teleflex: Teleflex manufactures medical devices and single-use components for fluid management, vascular access, and IV therapy. Direct competitor to Filtertek in medical fluid handling and OEM consumables sold to similar hospital and OEM customers.
• Viant Medical: Viant Medical is a medical device contract manufacturer offering design, engineering, and high-volume manufacturing of polymer-based components and assemblies. Comparable to Filtertek in custom OEM medical component manufacturing at scale.
• Nordson Medical: Nordson Medical designs and manufactures components and devices for fluid management, including check valves, filters, and tubing for medical OEMs. Direct competitor to Filtertek's valve and filtration product lines.
• GVS Group: GVS produces filtration components and membrane solutions for medical, laboratory, and life science applications. Directly comparable to Filtertek in IV filters, vent caps, and syringe filters with similar OEM go-to-market and material science focus.
• Phillips-Medisize (Molex): Phillips-Medisize is a medical device contract manufacturer specializing in polymer-based drug delivery, diagnostic, and medical consumable components. Closely comparable to Filtertek in custom injection-molded medical parts and OEM partnership model.

Emerging players

• Donatelle Plastics: Donatelle Plastics is a medical device contract manufacturer focused on custom injection molding and assembly for medical OEMs. Comparable in capabilities (custom molding, cleanroom) but typically serves smaller, specialized programs than Filtertek.
• Tessy Plastics: Tessy Plastics provides custom injection molding and contract manufacturing of plastic components for medical, diagnostics, and life science OEMs. Comparable in custom polymer molding and cleanroom manufacturing but with a narrower product portfolio than Filtertek.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Filtertek