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June 5, 2025 - , ,

Where Your BFM® fitting Is Manufactured: A Note on Quality and Global Partnership

As the #1 authorized U.S. distributor of BFM® fittings, our Powder-Solutions, Inc. team believes in transparency, quality, and delivering the best possible solutions to our customers, the BFM® fitting, has become a staple in a wide range of bulk powder processing industries—thanks to its exceptional performance that enhances safety and reduces downtime. But we’ve noticed […]

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June 3, 2025 - , , ,

Why BFM® Fittings Are a Game-Changer for Bulk Powder Manufacturers

In the world of bulk powder processing, success hinges on four critical pillars: sanitation, plant safety, operational efficiency, and product quality. These elements are not just ideal targets—they are essential for maintaining compliance, protecting workers, and ensuring consistent, high-quality output. The good news? There’s a single innovation that helps ensure all four: flexible BFM® fittings. […]

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May 29, 2025 - , ,

Buyer’s Guide to Compliance in Manufacturing for 2025

Keeping track of compliance requirements is like organizing a bowl of alphabet soup. OSHA, FDA, NFPA… This guide highlights the three key regulatory areas all plant managers need to know — and how BFM® fittings can simplify compliance without major process overhauls. By upgrading a single critical component, you can address several compliance requirements at […]

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May 23, 2025 - ,

Understanding the Importance of Industrial Hygiene in Manufacturing

When it comes to workplace safety, industrial hygiene is often the behind-the-scenes hero. While it may not always be front-of-mind like machine safety or emergency protocols, industrial hygiene plays a critical role in protecting workers’ long-term health and ensuring regulatory compliance across manufacturing environments—especially in powder processing facilities. What Is Industrial Hygiene? At its core, […]

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May 21, 2025 - ,

Optimize Your Plant with On-Site BFM® Fitting Support from Powder-Solutions, Inc.

At Powder-Solutions, Inc. (PSI), we’re committed to supporting your plant’s success by delivering expert guidance and service for all your BFM® fitting needs. One unique benefit we offer is the option for a PSI representative to visit your site to assist with BFM® fitting applications, measurements, and training. Whether you’re just getting started with BFM® […]

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May 14, 2025 -

Why Choose a Tapered BFM® Fitting Sleeve for Your Facility?

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 - ,

BFM® Fitting Installations: New Systems vs. Retrofitting Solutions

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 -

Plant Manager’s Guide to Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

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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