COVID-19 Update
BFM fitting & COVID-19 update – As official US Distributor for BFM fitting, we are preparing preemptively to ensure no disruptions in your supply chain.
The BFM® fitting is a revolutionary, snap-in, flexible connector and spigot system that eliminates the problems associated with traditional hose clamp systems.
Standard hose-clamped flexible connectors | BFM® fitting | |
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HYGIENE | Hose clamps can leave product building up between the flexible connector and the edge of the spigot. | No crevices for product to get caught in. |
INSTALLATION | Inaccurate measurements & product variations create ill-fitting connections.
Installation problems due to variation in fabrication. |
Perfect fit every time – only in the correct place. |
STANDARDIZATION | Connectors are made any sizes – thousands of stock variations possible | Diameters every 50mm from 100mm to 1650mm Lengths in 50mm increments standardize stocks |
HEALTH & SAFETY | Tools can damage connectors.
Installer’s hands at risk. |
Tool free – snap fit.
Hand safe assembly. Clean & transparent Connector gives Product flow visibility. |
EXPLOSION RESISTANT | Overpressure causes hose clamp failure before connector failure. | Seals tighter under pressure.
Independently explosion tested to 60 kPa + |
DOWNTIME | Slow and difficult to change. Longer plant downtime during CIP & Maintenance. Connectors wear out faster. | Fastest change over in industry guarantees minimal machine interruption.
More durable connector means less change overs. |
BFM® connectors are trusted by the world’s largest chemical, food, and pharmaceutical companies to keep their manufacturing facilities dust-free and reduce downtime while improving health and safety.
BFM fitting & COVID-19 update – As official US Distributor for BFM fitting, we are preparing preemptively to ensure no disruptions in your supply chain.
As seen in Powder & Bulk Solids, BFM fitting introduced the new Flexi-Light, a strong but lightweight and flexible connector that is ideal for weigh scales and applications with irregular movement. …
Our team has experience with a variety of applications ranging from sifters, screeners, negative/positive pressure, special flanges, clean-in-place, and even installation near metal detectors. Fill out the contact form to learn about how to bring BFM® FITTING into your process.