Abstract: A bag filter assembly is described; wherein the bag filter assembly includes a filter header, filter media, and a plurality of cover strips and one more living hinges. The header, the cover strips and the living hinges are injection molded as a single part from a plastic material. An adhesive is applied to the header. The pocket rings are also plastic injection molded as a single part with the header, the covers strips and the living hinge.

Abstract: A rigid cell filter assembly is described; wherein the rigid cell filter assembly includes a filter header, filter media, and a plurality of support grids coupled to the header. The media adheres and couples to the support grids. The header and the support grids are injection molded as a single part from a plastic material. Alternatively, the media is plastic injection molded as a single part with the header and the support grids. The rigid cell filter assembly includes optional living hinges wherein the living hinges are plastic injection molded as a single part with the header and the support grids.