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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 10, 2025 - Connector Materials & Applications, 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 […]

November 20, 2024 - Hygiene, Safety

Food Safety: Processing Flour, Sugar & Other Powdered Staple

For people requiring special diets due to food allergies food package labels warn that, while the item may be gluten free, for example, it was processed on equipment that also may have handled wheat, nuts and so on. It’s nearly impossible to guarantee the absence of cross-contamination in any product and to meet every dietary […]

November 14, 2024 - Connector Materials & Applications, Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

BFM^® fittings Are a Breath of Fresh Air for Bulk Powder Processors

A sand cloud. That’s the best way it can be described. Amedica, a medical technology company, uses medical grade silicon nitride ceramic powder to create revolutionary spinal implants. When processed, this fine‐as‐talc powder infiltrated processing equipment connections and created a consistently powdery atmosphere. “Our bulk powder processing facilities transform nitride ceramic from powder […]

October 4, 2024 - Connector Materials & Applications, Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

5 Ways the BFM^® fitting Improves Plant Sanitation

The BFM® BLUEBAND™ fitting is cleaner, safer and more efficient than a standard hose clamp fitting. Take a close look at five ways the BFM® fitting can improve the sanitation of your plant. BFM® fittings are a solution-based component, integral for some of the world’s largest powder processing facilities. If you ready to discuss the […]

September 18, 2024 - Product Updates, Safety

Exciting Update: Bulk Bag Loader Now USDA Dairy Accepted

We are excited to announce a major enhancement to the BFM fitting Bulk Bag Loader; it is now USDA Dairy Accepted! While the overall design of the bulk bag loader is the same that our customers know and appreciate, small changes have been done to the air connection resulting in a cleaner, simpler design – […]

September 10, 2024 - Safety

Safeguarding Powder Processing: Effective Risk Management to Prevent Dust Explosions & Contamination

Powder processing involves significant risks that, if not managed properly, can impact safety, quality, and efficiency. These risks require a strategic, proactive approach to safeguard your operation and your bottom line. Controlling dust can lower risks, improve safety, meet regulations, and enhance the efficiency of your processes. Identifying and Assessing Powder Handling Risks The risks […]

August 12, 2024 - Safety

Understanding the Dust Explosion Cycle (And How to Prevent It)

In industrial environments, it’s often surprising to learn that just about every product can become combustible in dust form. This includes materials you wouldn’t normally expect to be a fire risk in their solid state, including food, dyes, chemicals, and metals. Many staff in processing plants and other industrial facilities aren’t aware of just how […]

August 1, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Manufacturing News & Insights, Safety

Pitching the BFM^® Flexible Connector System to Leadership

Quantify the Benefits of BFM®’s Solution When pitching the BFM®; flexible connectors system, highlight the concrete benefits it brings. In addition to BFM®s being used by many of the world’s largest powder processing companies, including Nestle, Cargill, Tesla, Pfizer, and Dow, you can focus on: Operational Excellence The BFM® flexible connectors system boosts productivity and […]