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March 6, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Exciting Upcoming Webinar: Slash Downtime and Boost Efficiency with BFM^® Fittings!

We are excited to announce an upcoming exclusive webinar supported by Powder-Solutions, Inc., in collaboration with BFM® Fitting! This webinar will showcase how BFM®’s innovative solutions can help transform your operations by reducing downtime, improving ROI, and ensuring smoother processes. . Event Details Title: Slash Downtime & Save Big with BFM® Fitting: How You […]

March 4, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Why Buy from an Authorized BFM^® Fittings Distributor?

At Powder-Solutions, Inc. (PSI), we understand the critical role that reliable and efficient equipment plays in the powder-processing operations of companies in the food, ingredient, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing industries. One of the key components that make our solutions stand out is our partnership with BFM® fittings, a global leader in flexible connector solutions. As […]

February 26, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Ask Our Tech Expert: Essential Measurements for the Installation Gap

In Part One of our series, we explored the Installation Gap (IG) and why it’s vital for ensuring a perfect BFM® fitting installation. Here are the critical measurements in determining the right IG and how they impact your system’s performance. Precision here isn’t just about making things fit—it’s about ensuring long-term reliability, safety, and efficiency […]

February 20, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Integrated Rings in BFM^® Fittings

As industries evolve, so do the needs for better solutions in bulk material handling. When choosing the right BFM® fitting, one of the considerations is integrating rings into the fitting sleeves for added support. This can prevent sleeve collapse, which may occur due to factors such as sleeve length, vacuum conditions, or movement. Understanding when […]

February 18, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Ask Our Tech Expert: What is the Installation Gap (IG), and Why is it So Important?

At PSI, we believe that precision is the cornerstone of efficiency—and sustainability—in every powder processing system. The Installation Gap (IG) is the small, carefully calibrated space between the spigot heads when installing your BFM® fitting system. Unlike traditional “cut and fit” clamped systems, BFM® fittings offer set-length connectors that deliver consistent, reliable performance. A correct […]

February 10, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Ensuring Absolute Containment in Pharmaceutical Powder Processing: The Role of the BFM^® Fitting

In the pharmaceutical industry, where product purity and safety are paramount, maintaining absolute containment of high-potency powders is critical. Even small breaches in containment can lead to significant health risks for workers, contamination of the environment, and compromised quality of the final product. Pharmaceutical powder processors must ensure that powder does not escape during processing, […]

January 31, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

4 Manufacturing Goals Every Powder Pro Should Know

What Are KPIs? Goals, also known as Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), are the compass that guides manufacturing excellence, providing critical insights into efficiency, product quality, and bottom-line results. For engineering and project managers, understanding and tracking the right KPIs can transform your powder manufacturing processes from good to exceptional. However, not all metrics are created […]

January 2, 2025 - Uncategorized

Advancing Sustainability and Energy Efficiency with BFM^® Fittings

Operating a sustainable plant while reducing environmental impact is a growing topic in bulk powder processing. Reducing the environmental impact of operations is now a top priority for businesses, driving innovation in energy-efficient equipment and sustainable practices. For powder processing operations, BFM® fittings, a flexible connector, offers a practical solution that boosts operational efficiency […]

December 19, 2024 - Efficiency

Three Ways To Improve Efficiency in Powder Manufacturing

Efficiency in powder manufacturing isn’t just about speed — it’s about strategic optimization that minimizes downtime, reduces contamination risks, and maximizes production potential. For engineering, maintenance, and project managers, the right solutions can transform operational performance and improve bottom-line results. But how do you achieve this? Powder Solutions Inc., the largest U.S. distributor of BFM® […]

December 11, 2024 - Uncategorized

Are Flexible Sleeves Really Flexible?

Flexible sleeves aren’t always as pliable as their name would imply. As many powder facility managers see firsthand, traditional hose clamps tend to loosen, spilling product and compromising sanitation. When flexible sleeves tear or degrade, the processing line is disrupted while new connectors are put into place. All of this down time means reduced efficiency […]