Description
Flexible fitting - The flexible BFM® fitting connects sealingly the upper and lower pipework section statically and dynamically
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Ease of integration4
Connection sleeves for the static and dynamic connection of the upper and lower parts of a pipeline.
The connection sleeves consist of two stainless steel tubes and a flexible coupling. The design allows the flexible sleeve to be easily installed and removed in seconds without the need for tools.

BFM® Fitting: Connecting Upper and Lower Pipeline Sections with a Perfect Static and Dynamic Seal
This flexible BFM® Fitting is designed for tool-free installation and removal in just seconds, ensuring a perfect seal at the connection.
Equipment advantages
- Hygiene : no retention, perfect seal
- Size: perfectly adjustable
- Installation : with no tools, fool-proof system
- Pressure resistance: if an explosion occurs, the gaskets tighten. Assembly for the interior, reinforcing tightening
- Standard sizes : from 100 to 650 mm by 50 mm increments (spare part inventory optimization)
- Safety : flexible fitting change-out with no tools ; simply interlock by hand (one operator)
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Features
Technical specification
- Hygiene: no retention, perfect seal
- Size: perfect fit
- Installation: without tools, with key system
- Components: isolation of mechanical forces between two parts of the installation
- Pressure resistance: seals close in case of explosion. Mounted from the outside, which strengthens the seal
- Standard dimensions: from 100 to 650 mm in 50 mm increments (optimization of spare parts stock)
- Safety: no tools required to change the flexible sleeve; just push in with your hands (1 operator only)
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Case studies
CASE STUDIES WITH THIS EQUIPMENT
Infant milk powder preparation
Product concerned: infant milk powder - Infant milk powder preparation - Industrial specialized in baby food production - The process consist of conditionning infant milk powder in diverse containing...Food and Animal Feed
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Processed powders: gluten and starch - Handling of food starch - French company specialized in the conditioning of bulk products and raw materials.Food and Animal Feed
Spice dosing
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Preparation of milky drink
Processed powders: milk powder and sugar - Preparation of milk drinks - Agribusiness group in the Island of Reunion, this company is a leader in most markets in which it operates: fresh dairy products...Food and Animal Feed
Process of plasterboard production
Processed powder: plaster - Process of plasterboard production - French company producing and selling plaster, products derived from plaster and products based on expanded polystyrene.Minerals and building
Rubber calendering line
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Tanning product
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Paint formulation
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Seeds packing line
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Product refining
Processed powders: ciclopirox, praziqantel - Product refining - French chemical group specialized in pharmaceutical fine chemistry, performance fine chemistry, advanced specialties - new technologies...Fine chemical
Pharmaceutical loading
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Cake mix
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Natural food flavours
Processed powders: apetence factors, natural food flavours - Natural food flavour - The company, which is specialized in the manufacture of flavours for domestic animal feed, was looking to install a...Food and Animal Feed
Animal nutrition food supplements
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Premix manufacturing
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Powdered veterinary medicinal substance
Processed powder: pharmaceutical powder - Powdered veterinary medicinal substance - The process consists of emptying powders to feed a bagging machine.Fine chemical
Animal flour loading
Powders processed: feather flour, animal flour - Animal flour loading - Palamatic Process has set up a bulk bag packaging station with vibration and automatic releaseof the bulk bag.Food and Animal Feed
Seed conditioning
Processed powder: treated maize seeds - Seed conditioning - This Multinational, an actor on the world seed market, wants a facility located in Brazil for the automatic packaging of corn seeds in big...Chemical
Aromatic herbs conditioning
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Lime and mineral packing
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Handling of veterinary bulk solids
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Loading of ingredients for the production of beverage
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Mixing and packing of spices
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Perlite conveying
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Recycling of milk powder by micronization
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Calcium carbonate loading
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Milk powder mixing line
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Unloading bulk bags containing grains and cereals
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Entomoculture treatment unit
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Mixing and packing line for dried fruits
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Drum unloading enclosure
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Cardboard box confined packaging station
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