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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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January 2, 2025 -

Advancing Sustainability and Energy Efficiency with BFM® Fittings

Operating a sustainable plant while reducing environmental impact is a growing topic in bulk powder processing. Reducing the environmental impact of operations is now a top priority for businesses, driving innovation in energy-efficient equipment and sustainable practices.   For powder processing operations, BFM® fittings, a flexible connector, offers a practical solution that boosts operational efficiency […]

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December 11, 2024 -

Are Flexible Sleeves Really Flexible?

Flexible sleeves aren’t always as pliable as their name would imply. As many powder facility managers see firsthand, traditional hose clamps tend to loosen, spilling product and compromising sanitation. When flexible sleeves tear or degrade, the processing line is disrupted while new connectors are put into place.  All of this down time means reduced efficiency […]

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