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October 19, 2024 -

Cross Contamination of Allergens in Bulk Powder Processing Plants

The bulk powder processing industry should be extremely concerned with preventing cross contamination of allergens. 11 million people in the U.S. suffer from food allergies, and as many as 200 deaths a year are the result of an allergic reaction, according to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology.       With traditional flexible sleeves held […]

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September 26, 2024 -

BFM® fitting Controls Super-fine Powder

A major lithium powder manufacturer in Korea had challenges with this extremely fine (10μ) powder leaking throughout their production area, as well as time-consuming connector fitting during product changeovers and cleaning.   Then, they replaced their traditional hose-clamped connections with BFM® fitting, and have seen significant improvements in both change over turn-around speed and retention […]

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September 18, 2024 -

Exciting Update: Bulk Bag Loader Now USDA Dairy Accepted

We are excited to announce a major enhancement to the BFM fitting Bulk Bag Loader; it is now USDA Dairy Accepted! While the overall design of the bulk bag loader is the same that our customers know and appreciate, small changes have been done to the air connection resulting in a cleaner, simpler design – […]

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September 10, 2024 -

Safeguarding Powder Processing: Effective Risk Management to Prevent Dust Explosions & Contamination

Powder processing involves significant risks that, if not managed properly, can impact safety, quality, and efficiency. These risks require a strategic, proactive approach to safeguard your operation and your bottom line. Controlling dust can lower risks, improve safety, meet regulations, and enhance the efficiency of your processes. Identifying and Assessing Powder Handling Risks The risks […]

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August 26, 2024 -

Eliminate Waste in Powder Processing with Lean Manufacturing Processes

Enabling Lean Manufacturing in your bulk powder processing operations can eliminate waste, improve efficiencies, and reduce your overall manufacturing costs. This approach eliminates extra steps, decreases downtime, and ensures that every part of powder processing is efficient. This leads to a big increase in productivity and profits – a big win for any processing facility. […]

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August 19, 2024 -

BFM® Fitting 101: A Comprehensive Guide

Flexible connectors and fittings play a critical role in powder processing. But they often have issues like product leakage, accumulation, fast wear and time-consuming changeovers. BFM® fitting BLUEBAND™ systems are designed to play the same role without all the issues. Understanding the selection, sizing, and installation of BFM® fittings is crucial for maximizing their benefits. […]

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August 12, 2024 -

Understanding the Dust Explosion Cycle (And How to Prevent It)

In industrial environments, it’s often surprising to learn that just about every product can become combustible in dust form. This includes materials you wouldn’t normally expect to be a fire risk in their solid state, including food, dyes, chemicals, and metals. Many staff in processing plants and other industrial facilities aren’t aware of just how […]

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August 1, 2024 -

Pitching the BFM® Flexible Connector System to Leadership

Quantify the Benefits of BFM®’s Solution When pitching the BFM®; flexible connectors system, highlight the concrete benefits it brings. In addition to BFM®s being used by many of the world’s largest powder processing companies, including Nestle, Cargill, Tesla, Pfizer, and Dow, you can focus on: Operational Excellence The BFM® flexible connectors system boosts productivity and […]

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July 15, 2024 - ,

Powder Manufacturing Safety: Three Methods to Reduce Dust Explosions

Bulk powders are used in a variety of industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, milling, dairy, agriculture, and plastic. Handling bulk powders introduces a number of manufacturing safety risks including poor air quality, slip-and-fall accidents, and even explosions. What’s more, your company may face serious penalties and fines for regulatory violations. Today, our focus is on […]

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