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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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July 1, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene
Powder sifters are complex pieces of machinery. When things go wrong, it can be hard to know where to start. But before you invest in costly fixes, first inspect your flexible connectors. Here are some tips on what to look for and how to prevent future issues. Signs Your Flexible Connectors Are Failing Obvious signs […]
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June 21, 2024 - Case Studies, Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
What do baby formula and batteries have in common? Though the final products are very different, they have similar manufacturing journeys. Both are made with powder. In fact products that involve powder processing span your medicine cabinet to your dog’s food bowl. One thing all powder industries have in common is their reliance on flexible […]
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May 23, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
With so many manufacturing advances in the past few decades, how are we still using leaky hose clamps? Especially if you work in a manufacturing industry that deals with powders, you know the struggle: Hundreds of thousands of dollars in top-of-the-line equipment and a $50 hose clamp is jeopardizing the entire operation. These traditional flexible […]
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