Plitek

35 Piper Lane
Prospect Heights,  IL  60070

United States

• Booth: 4843

PLITEK® offers converting solutions for diagnostics, microfluidics, transdermal drug-delivery components, consumables, wound care dressings, ostomy care, and packaging cards. Capabilities: prototyping, custom film extrusion, adhesive coating, custom release liner coating, laminating, slitting, die-cutting, pouching, and packaging. PLITEK® is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 certified global converting leader.

 Press Releases

• Precision Die Cutting and Converting (Apr 25, 2024)

  For over 50 years, PLITEK® has been an expert contract converter/manufacturer of precision die cut components and converted materials from traditional to the most specialized application. Through our expansive converting capabilities, we manufacture products and components from thin gauge films, plastics, foams, and adhesives. Our unique combination of engineering expertise, materials science, prototyping capabilities, class 8 clean rooms, and vertically integrated manufacturing allow us to provide innovative solutions for even the most complex converting requirements.
  
  Customers turn to us for streamlined manufacturing, material sourcing, and process control.
  
  We work collaboratively with our customers through all stages of their product life cycle from design assistance, material selection, and prototyping to high volume production.
  
  Customizing Precision Converting Solutions for Unique Requirements
  
  Our team understands that each client comes with their own set of specific requirements. Our approach to customization relies on comprehensive and expert-driven approach. 
  
  Multidisciplinary Expertise: Our team is comprised of chemists, chemical engineers, mechanical engineers, and electrical engineers, each bringing years of experience across a broad spectrum of materials. This diversity in expertise allows us to understand and address the unique challenges presented by different materials, including engineered resins and adhesive coatings.
  
   
  Collaboration with Customer Engineering Teams: We believe in a collaborative approach. When faced with a material challenge, we work closely with our customers' engineering teams to provide the most suitable solution. This cooperation is crucial in understanding their specific needs and in developing solutions that are not only effective but also tailored to their unique requirements.
  
   
  Leveraging Extensive Industry Experience: Our team members, including seasoned chemists, have years of experience in dealing with a wide range of materials. This depth of knowledge is invaluable, especially when dealing with unique materials. Our experience becomes a guiding light in navigating these complexities.
  
   
  Problem-Solving for Engineered Materials: Engineered resins and adhesive coatings often present unique challenges due to their specific properties and application requirements. Our approach involves a thorough understanding of these materials, their behavior, and how they interact with other components in a product. We use this knowledge to develop effective solutions.
  
  
  PLITEK^® is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 13485:2016 standards and is FDA, cGMP, and ITAR compliant. We are in the process of implementing and gaining compliance to Health Canada regulations.
  
  CONVERTING CAPABILITIES

  • Class 8 Clean Room Manufacturing 
  • Precision Die Cutting
  • Laser Cutting
  • Clean Room Film Extrusion
  • Slitting & Rewinding
  • Multi Layer Laminating
  • Adhesive Coating
  • Custom Release Liners
  • Packaging & Fulfillment Services

       For more information contact: sales@plitek.com

• Diagnostics and Microfluidics Components (Jun 10, 2024)
  PLITEK^® is a leading manufacturer of custom die cut components and converted materials for a broad range of diagnostic, laboratory and drug development/discovery applications. We offer design and material sourcing, prototyping, vertically integrated clean room manufacturing, assembly, and packaging.
   

  DIAGNOSTICS APPLICATIONS

  • Glucose monitoring
  • Diagnostics assay plate covers
  • Bio-analytic devices
  • Laboratory, point of care, & home test kit components
  • In-vitro diagnostic
  • Microfluidic devices

   

  COMPONENTS AND MATERIALS

  • Adhesive laminate layers
  • Test strips
  • Lateral flow test strips
  • Non-invasive biosensors
  • Masking films for screens
  • Assay and microplate covers & adhesives
  • Wearable sensors

  
  SUCCESS STORY - 

  PLITEK^® Reduces Lead Time and Cost for a PCR Manufacturer

  For a large volume polymerase chain reaction (PCR) diagnostic device manufacturer, PLITEK^® provided consolidated supply chain solution including medical grade film extrusion per specification, precision die cutting three parts using optical registration and quality to produce one (set) which is then assembled in each PCR device. The challenge was to extrude a film from injection molding grade resin, per customer’s specification. Applying our material science and process expertise, we were able to deliver the desired solution.

  Our vertical integration allowed our client to consolidate supply chain reducing shipping cost, lead time, and overall price per piece. PLITEK^®‘s ability to complete IQ, OQ, PQ validation in time allowed the customer a faster market launch. PLITEK^® worked closely with the client’s engineering, quality, and purchasing teams to provide validation and production quantities, on time, on quality, and below the target price. The production volume has been increasing 2021.
  
  For more information contact sales@plitek.com

• Clean Room Film Extrusion (Jun 11, 2024)

  PLITEK^® is a leading contract manufacturer specializing in extruding custom medical grade films in ISO Class 8 clean rooms. We have the ability to extrude smaller startup quantities supporting our customers from a design and development phase, through high volume production and commercialization. Custom films can be provided in roll form, sheet form, or as precision die cut components tailored to meet specific application requirements.

  Medical film extrusion is a technology commonly used to make plastic medical grade films. The high-volume manufacturing process involves extruding molten polymer through a slot or die to form a film. Films are strategically produced by propelling copolymers into a steel die at high processing temperatures to obtain the sought-after outcome in flexibility, resilience, and transparency. Strength, barrier, and weight are properties that can be achieved through customization. This offers a great benefit to a multitude of industries including diagnostics, medical, ostomy, wound care, packaging, consumer products, and wearables. Our in-line process allows for slitting of the extruded film as well as lamination of protective film. Custom films can be provided in roll or sheet form or as precision die cut components.
  
  Custom Film Extrusion Capabilities
  
  2mil - 40mil thick Up to 22" wide

  Cast extrusion

  Sheet extrusion

  Engineered resins

  Custom colors and tints

  Conductive/anti-static, EMI/RFI shielding and other custom fillers

  Single layer or laminated with carrier film

  Smooth, taffeta, matte. Other finishes available upon request

   

   ISO Class 8 clean room and non-clean room extruded films
   

  • Ethylene Vinyl Acetate, (EVA) 
  •  High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) 
  •  Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) 
  •  Polypropylene (PP) 
  •  Polystyrene (PS) 
  •  Polyester (PET) 
  •  Other

  Advantages

   

  • Low minimum order quantity
  • Lead time 
  • Customizable
  • Cost effective

  Vertically Integrated Capabilities
   

  EXPLORE OUR CONVERTING CAPABILITIES:

  Precision Die Cutting

  Laser Cutting

  Clean Room Film Extrusion

  Slitting & Rewinding

  Multi-Layer Laminating

  Adhesive Coating

  Custom Release Liners

  Packaging & Fulfillment Services
  
  For more information contact sales@plitek.com

• Enhancing Medical Innovation with Plitek’s Medical Converting Services! (Jun 18, 2024)
  PLITEK® is proud to be at the forefront of medical converting, delivering high-precision solutions that empower the healthcare industry. As a leading manufacturer of custom die cut components and converted materials, PLITEK® manufactures components for a broad range of diagnostic, microfluidics, and drug discovery applications. In the rapidly evolving field of diagnostics, precision and reliability are paramount. PLITEK®’s advanced converting services are designed to support the production of high-quality diagnostic components, ensuring accuracy and consistency in test results. From die-cutting and custom film extrusion to laminating, custom adhesive coating and slitting our services are tailored to meet the rigorous demands of medical devices and diagnostic applications.
  
  🛠️CAPABILITIES
  Class 8 Clean room manufacturing
  Prototyping
  Custom film extrusion
  Precision die and laser cutting
  Multi-layer laminating
  Slitting & Rewinding
  ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015
  
  🔬 APPLICATIONS
  •Glucose monitoring
  •Microfluidic devices
  •Diagnostics assay
  •Bio-analytic devices
  •Laboratory, point of care, & home test kit components
  •In-vitro diagnostic
  
  🎯 COMPONENTS
  •Adhesives
  •Test strips
  •Lateral flow test components
  •Immunoassay components
  •Non-invasive biosensors
  •Masking films for screens
  •Assay and microplate covers & adhesives
  •Wearable sensors
  
  Why PLITEK®?
  
  🔬 Expertise in Medical Converting: We specialize in producing high-precision components for diagnostic devices, including microfluidic devices, biosensors, lateral flow assays, and glucose monitoring devices. Our advanced converting processes ensure accuracy and reliability, crucial for effective diagnostic component manufacturing.
  
  🛠️ Cutting-Edge Technology: Utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, we deliver consistent quality and performance, meeting the highest industry standards.
  
  🎯 Customized Solutions: We understand that every medical application has unique requirements. Our engineering team works closely with our customers to develop solutions for scalable manufacturing.
  
  🏆 Commitment to Quality: With ISO 13485:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 certifications, class 8 Clean Room Manufacturing and stringent quality control processes, PLITEK® will deliver exceptional products that enhance patient care and diagnostic accuracy.
  
  Let’s collaborate to bring medical devices and diagnostic solutions to life with precision and reliability.
  
  📞 Connect with us today to learn more about our medical converting capabilities!
  Visit https://www.plitek.com/ or contact: sales@plitek.com or call 847-827-6680
  
   

• Plitek to Feature Clean Room Converting Solutions at ADLM 2024 (Jul 26, 2024)
  Chicago, IL – July 26, 2024 – Plitek is pleased to announce its participation in ADLM 2024, where it will be presenting its clean room converting capabilities at Booth 4843. Plitek’s focus will be  showcasing tailored solutions to diagnostics and medical device companies.
  
  At ADLM 2024, Plitek’s engineering and sales team will be on hand to discuss how the company’s clean room converting solutions can address specific manufacturing and supply chain challenges. The team is eager to provide insights into how Plitek’s expertise can support various needs, including:

  • Precision Die-Cutting Services: Custom die-cutting tailored to meet exact specifications and industry standards.
  • Adhesive Applications in Clean Environments: Solutions designed to ensure optimal performance without contamination.
  • Specialized Film Converting: Offering tailored clean room extruded film solutions.

  “Our goal at ADLM 2024 is to engage with attendees and discuss how our clean room converting capabilities can be applied to their unique requirements,” said Alma Likic, Marketing Manager at Plitek. “Our commitment to providing effective solutions and support is substantial. We look forward to exploring how our team can assist in solving the challenges faced by industry professionals.”
  Attendees are encouraged to visit Booth 4843 to meet with Plitek’s engineering and sales team, who will be ready to discuss precision converting solutions and answer any questions.
  For further information or to schedule a meeting during the conference, please contact:
  Alma Likic         
  Alma.likic@plitek.com
  847-827-6680
  www.plitek.com
  About Plitek
  PLITEK is a leading manufacturer of custom die cut components and converted materials for the diagnostics industry. Through our converting capabilities, we manufacture products and components from thin gauge films, plastics, foams, and adhesives for POC diagnostic devices, lateral flow assays, microfluidics, and wearable sensors.
  
  CAPABILITIES
  Class 8 Clean room manufacturing
  Prototyping
  Custom film extrusion
  Precision die and laser cutting
  Multi-layer laminating
  Slitting & Rewinding
  ISO 13485:2016
  
  APPLICATIONS
  •Glucose monitoring
  •Microfluidic devices
  •Diagnostics assay
  •Bio-analytic devices
  •Laboratory, point of care, & home test kit components
  •In-vitro diagnostic
  
  COMPONENTS
  •Adhesives
  •Test strips
  •Lateral flow test components
  •Immunoassay components
  •Thermal management material and components
  •Non-invasive biosensors
  •Masking films for screens
  •Assay and microplate covers & adhesives
  •Wearable sensors
  •Clean room produced meltblown filter media
  
  
  Media Contact:
  Alma Likic         
  Alma.likic@plitek.com
  847-827-6680
  www.plitek.com
   

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