Introduction to the BFM® fitting

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>> The BFM® fitting

How It Works
The patented BFM® fitting assembly is comprised of two elements—
the stainless steel BFM® spigots and the flexible connector, the
Collar
BFM® fitting. The purpose of the system is to solve many problems
related when standard flexible connectors and hose clamps are uti-
lized in processing lines.

Sleeve

The BFM® fitting assembly offers many upgrades and benefits when Collar
comparing the hygiene, safety, and efficiency to that of the previously
used assemblies.

Standard Hose Clamped Flexible Connectors BFM® fitting Assembly

Product build up between the flexible connector and

SANITATION the side wall of the spigot.
No crevices for product to get caught in.

From inaccuracies in measuring on site through to

SIZING production, it can be very difficult to get a perfect fit PERFECT fit every time.
of a hose clamped connector.

Both the speed and accuracy of fitting hose clamps

Can only fit in exactly the correct place,
FITTING can vary widely and often clamps are not fitted
i.e. in or out.
correctly.

In an over pressure situation, hose clamps are

EXPLOSION normally the weakest link and give up or let go long Only seals tighter under high pressures.
before the flexible connector would be due to rupture.

Current flexible connectors are made any size Set standard sizes in 50mm increments
STANDARD SIZES whatsoever, hence there are thousands of different helps standardise stock holdings of
sizes. spare parts.

When using screw drivers to tighten hose clamps,

Tool free connector changing, simply
HEALTH & SAFETY damage is common to the flexible connector and
snap in with your hands.
even to the installers hands.

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>> Custom Solutions

BFM® fitting with Stainless Steel Rings on Bulk Bag Unloader Tapered BFM® fitting Underneath Silo

BFM® fitting Hopper BFM® fitting Connector and Overs Container

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>> Material Comparison Chart

Product Material Thickness Transparent High Temp. Permeable Anti-Static FDA USDA
Rating Approved Approved

Seeflex 040e Thermoplastic 0.9 mm √ √ (248°F) √ √

Polyurethane

Seeflex 020e Thermoplastic 0.5 mm √ √ (212°F) √ √

Polyurethane

Ether based
Seeflex 040AS thermoplastic 1 mm √ √ (203°F) √ √ √
polyurethane

LM4 100% Polyester 0.5 mm √ (302°F) √ √ √

Teflex 100% Teflon 0.5 mm √ (500°F) √ √

PTFE

Kevlar WM12K Woven Kevlar √ (572°F)

Aramid

Polyester Scrim
FM1G Breather Supported 2.16 mm √
Needlefelt

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