Flexible connector for bulk powder manufacturing

Eliminate leakage and enhance hygiene in your powder processing with a snap-in connector system that simplifies installation and maintenance, ensuring a dust-tight seal without the need for tools.

Snap-Connects and Seals Flexibly

The BFM® Flexible Connector System from Powder-Solutions, Inc. revolutionizes the way you handle and connect bulk powder processes. Designed to snap-connect and seal without tools, it offers a cleaner, leak-free environment ideal for industries such as dairy, food, infant nutrition, and pharmaceuticals. The snap-in sleeves, combined with precision-engineered spigots, allow for simple integration into existing production lines, ensuring seamless transitions between processing stages. This system significantly minimizes product build-up, enhancing hygiene and reducing downtime during cleanings and changeovers.

BFM® fittings provide a 100% sealed connection, utilizing patented snap bands for a secure fit that tightens under pressure. With options in both breathable and non-breathable materials, it accommodates a variety of processing requirements and material consistencies, from powdered milk and cheese to pharmaceutical capsules and plastic resins. While throughput capacity varies depending on your specific system setup, BFM® fittings support continuous and high-speed operations, ideal for dynamic manufacturing environments.

Integration with existing systems is straightforward, as standardized sizes reduce the need for extensive inventory. The absence of tools in installation simplifies maintenance, while the durable materials ensure longevity and resilience against wear and corrosion, particularly in intense processing conditions. Additionally, the fittings align with industry best practices for cleaning and safety, supporting hygienic manufacturing objectives and regulatory compliance. Whether you need to customize dimensions or material types, engineering support is on hand to tailor the solution to your specific processing line requirements.

Benefits

  • Facilitates quicker changeovers by eliminating tool requirements, enhancing production efficiency.
  • Minimizes contamination risk with a 100% sealed, leak-free connection.
  • Reduces downtime and maintenance costs through easy, hands-free installation and removal.
  • Optimizes inventory with standardized connector sizes, reducing storage needs.
  • Enhances worker safety by securely containing powders and preventing exposure.

General


Applications
Food,Sugar,Infant nutrition,Specialty industries,Bakery,Concrete,Plastic,Medical technology,Nutritional powders,Plaster,Dairy,Pharmaceutical
End products
Vitamins,Plaster powder,Concrete mix,Plastic resin,Premix powder,Granola bars,Pharmaceutical capsules,Polymer granules,Gypsum board,Icing sugar,Milk powder,Refined sugar,Yogurt powder,Pvc pellets,Nutritional shakes,Cheese powder,Bakery premix,Baby formula,Nutraceuticals,Protein supplements,Tablets
Steps before
Mixing,Blending,Grinding,Milling,Weigh Batching
Steps after
Packing,Filling,Dust Collection,Vacuum Cleaning,Filter Receiving
Input ingredients
bulk powder,food,dairy,nutritional powders,pharmaceutical powders,specialty products
Output ingredients
dust-tight powder,contained product
Market info
PPS (Powder Process-Solutions) is known for designing and manufacturing custom powder handling systems and equipment, specializing in sanitary process solutions for the food, dairy, and nutritional industries, ensuring safety, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Technical Specifications


Sealing
100% sealed,no leaks
Pressure Response
Seals tighter under pressure
Installation
Tool-free snap-in design
Connector Sizes
Standardised sizes
Cleaning Method
Easy tool-free cleaning
Material Type
Non-breathable/Breathable
Sleeve Material
Seeflex 040E,Seeflex 020E,Seeflex 060E etc.
Dust Containment
Dust-tight flexible connector
Connection Type
Snap-in connector and spigot
Product Viewing
Transparent for product viewing

Operating Characteristics


Working mechanism
Snap-in flexible connector
Integrated steps
Tool-free cleaning and changeover
Pressure handling
Seals tighter under pressure
Installation method
Manual snap-in design
Batch vs continuous operation
Suitable for batch operations
Cleaning method
Manual
Changeover time
Quick snap-in installation

Material Compatibility


Density/particle size
0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm

Product type Characteristics


Product containment
Dust-free environment

Physical Characteristics


Compact footprint
Yes
Discharge method
Snap-in design

Custom Options


Connector type
Snap-in,flexible connector
Material options
Non-breathable/Breathable connectors
Spigot type
Matched BFM® spigots
Dust containment
100% sealed,no leaks
Tool-free installation
Snap-in design
Standardized sizes
Less stock needed
Viewing capability
Available in connectors