For those in the know, long gone are the days of leaky pipes and ducting. Clunky hose clamps, loose fitting connectors leading to product loss and slippery floors causing health and safety hazards left right and centre! Manufacturers and processing plants have seen major improvements as a result of their revolutionary snap-in, flexible BFM connector and spigot systems.
BFM Fitting is a 2am brainwave come to life - connecting pipework or ducting that requires a flexible joint. This can be connected to a wide range of plant , like sifters, mixers, fluid beds, dust collectors, the works! With its unique double groove and toolless easy to install snap band technology, it’s easy to see why BFM connectors are a manufacturing favourite.
Many plants rely on equipment from various suppliers with inconsistent sized pipework, and poorly fitted, inefficient connectors. “It was a headache,” recalls 40- year dairy industry veteran Russell James. “Every connector seemed different; spares always an issue.”
Russell, the National Dairy representative for Filtercorp, says it was the Kiwi invention of the BFM snap-in flexible connector that eliminated problems associated with pipework inconsistencies, dust leaks, poor hose clamp systems or product build-up.
By switching to BFM fittings standard range of flexible connectors, customers have simplified supply chain, eliminated dust issues, and found their connectors are lasting at least twice as long as your run of the mill, stock standard connector.
The popular Seeflex BFM Connector is non-permeable and dries quickly post wash, making for less downtime and a more efficient production line.
“Now you see cleaner plants, improved safety. It is quicker to set a plant up for product or CIP. Installation is easy. Less need to carry spare parts.”
Filtercorp is NZ’s BFM distributor – part of a 41-country network. BFM is used by the world’s largest food and pharmaceutical companies including Arnotts, Bayer, Danone, Dupont, Evonik, Fonterra, General Mills, Nestlé, Orica, Pfizer and Sanitarium.
