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June 19, 2025 - Connector Materials & Applications, Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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.
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June 5, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Manufacturing News & Insights, Safety
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 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 1, 2025 - Safety
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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April 18, 2025 - Efficiency, Safety
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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March 28, 2025 - Hygiene, Manufacturing News & Insights, Safety
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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March 25, 2025 - Safety
Year after year, we continue to see preventable incidents in powder processing. From pet food to pharmaceuticals, the same slip-ups can lead to injuries, equipment damage, and production downtime. The good news? With the right powder handling equipment and safety protocols, these incidents are avoidable. This guide explores how BFM® fitting solutions can dramatically reduce […]
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March 20, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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March 12, 2025 - Safety
Static electricity is inevitable in powder processing, and it can be extremely dangerous. If it accumulates, static can ignite dangerous dust clouds and spark an explosion. So, how can you prevent that? First, let’s unpack how static buildup happens in the first place. How Does Static Build Up During Powder Processing? Throughout processing, powder granules […]
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