Efficiency Archives - Powder-Solutions, Inc.

July 25, 2025 - Efficiency

Food Production Cleaning on a Budget: Maximum Impact, Minimum Waste

According to the CDC, approximately 800 foodborne illness outbreaks occur in the United States every year. If that number sounds alarming, more specific statistics aren’t any better. Each year, those outbreaks result in 48 million people getting sick, and over 128,000 getting hospitalized from a foodborne illness. Considering that foodborne illnesses are almost entirely preventable […]

July 21, 2025 - Efficiency

9 Proven Strategies to Master Manufacturing Inventory Management

For manufacturers, the key to being successful isn’t all about big-picture strategies. It’s about countless micro-efficiencies that, over time, add up to transformative results. While Industry 4.0 and just-in-time delivery grab headlines, what separates successful manufacturers from those that are struggling isn’t always about who has the newest, flashiest IoT components. It comes down to […]

June 19, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

BFM^® Meaning and Hidden Benefits [Chart]

BFM® stands for Blair Forres McPheat, the inventor of the patented BFM® flexible connector system. When visiting processing plants, Blair saw the same issues over and over. Leaking clamped connectors led to hazardous environments, contamination risks as well as thousands of dollars in lost product and production time due to cleaning.

March 20, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

Common Contamination Sources in Dry Ingredient Manufacturing

In dry ingredient manufacturing, maintaining the integrity of the final product is essential to ensuring both its safety and quality. However, contamination can occur at any point during the production process, potentially leading to significant health risks, product recalls, or financial losses. These contaminants can come from a variety of sources, but most can be […]

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, […]