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Erica Holt, Author at Powder-Solutions, Inc. - Page 2 of 6

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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April 30, 2025 -

Does FSMA Still Apply in 2025?

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 25, 2025 -

How to Buy a BFM® Fitting: A Quick Guide

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 -

What You Need to Know About HACCP in Powder Processing with BFM® Fittings

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 -

Why Standardization with BFM® Fittings is a Game-Changer for Your Facility

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 -

From Mess to Efficiency: How BFM® Fittings Revolutionized Powder Coating Production at Peridium Powder Coatings

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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March 31, 2025 -

Simplifying Clean-In-Place (CIP) in Powder Processing with BFM® Fittings

Simplifying Clean-In-Place (CIP) in Powder Processing with BFM® Fittings Clean-in-place (CIP) systems are essential for maintaining hygiene, efficiency, and regulatory compliance in powder processing industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. By automating the cleaning process, CIP minimizes downtime, prevents cross-contamination, and reduces manual labor—all while protecting equipment integrity. However, implementing CIP in powder systems […]

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March 28, 2025 -

Allergen Management in Light of FSMA

Allergen management is a crucial component of food safety, especially as the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) continues to emphasize its importance. For food processors, particularly those working with food powders that contain common allergens, complying with these regulations is a top priority. Below are several key strategies to help food processing plants meet allergen […]

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