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May 16, 2025 - Uncategorized
One of the most common questions we get about BFM® fittings is: “Why won’t my sleeve snap into the spigots properly?” If you’re trying to install a BFM® sleeve and you notice a gap or a section that just won’t pop into place, don’t worry—it’s a common issue and usually very easy to fix. […]
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May 14, 2025 - Uncategorized
Tapered BFM® fitting sleeves are becoming an increasingly popular solution for customers who need a reliable, hygienic way to connect equipment with different pipe diameters—without the hassle or cost of custom steel transitions. These flexible connectors are specifically designed to connect two spigots of different diameters, helping you maintain a clean, streamlined process flow across […]
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May 7, 2025 - Uncategorized
BFM® fittings can be installed in two primary scenarios: As part of a new system design, or Retrofitted into existing processing equipment. When integrated into new facility designs, a BFM® fitting installation is typically straightforward. Most system designers are already familiar with BFM® components, including spigots and their specifications, making them easy to incorporate from […]
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May 1, 2025 - Safety
You can’t see poor air quality — but its effects could be threatening your facility’s success and safety. This guide breaks down what IAQ means for manufacturing operations, how to spot warning signs, regulations you need to know, and most importantly, practical solutions that can dramatically improve your facility’s Indoor Air Quality. What is Indoor […]
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April 30, 2025 - Uncategorized
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the most significant reform of U.S. food safety laws in over 70 years. Signed into law by President Obama on January 4, 2011, FSMA shifted the focus of food safety from responding to contamination to preventing it. The FDA estimates that approximately 48 million Americans suffer from foodborne […]
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April 28, 2025 - Uncategorized
A leading Japanese manufacturer specializing in powdered therapeutic nutrition for patients with swallowing disorders and those requiring tube feeding faced significant operational challenges. The company sought to improve hygiene standards, enhance production monitoring, and streamline cleaning processes within their facility.
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April 25, 2025 - Uncategorized
If you’re in the market for a BFM® fitting, you’re already on the right track toward improving your plant’s hygiene, efficiency, and dust containment. But how do you actually buy one? At Powder-Solutions, Inc. (PSI), we make the ordering process simple, fast, and convenient—because your time is valuable, and your production shouldn’t wait. Step […]
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April 23, 2025 - Uncategorized
In food and pharmaceutical powder processing, hygiene isn’t just a best practice—it’s non-negotiable. Meeting strict FDA regulations means implementing a robust Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP) plan. Whether you’re auditing your process or upgrading your equipment, one area that deserves attention is your connectors. Let’s look at the role hygienic fittings play in […]
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April 18, 2025 - Uncategorized
Standardization is one of the key advantages of switching all your flexible connectors over to BFM® fittings. While there are many compelling reasons to make the switch—including enhanced safety, improved sanitation, and increased operational efficiency—one benefit that stands out, especially from a maintenance and operations perspective, is standardization. Why Standardization Matters In many facilities, a wide variety of flexible […]
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April 8, 2025 - Uncategorized
While paint powders provide vibrant and beautiful additions to products in many sectors of the world, they come with a significant challenge: they’re incredibly messy—really messy. Whether you’re working with fine pigments or industrial-scale coatings, the dust and waste that accompany powdered paints are a constant headache. But for Peridium Powder Coatings, a division […]
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