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June 19, 2025 - 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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May 29, 2025 - Hygiene, Safety, Uncategorized
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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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 6, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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March 4, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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February 26, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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February 20, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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February 18, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
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 […]
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