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The BFM® flexible connectors are manufactured using Seeflex 040E material (Clear Urethane). The BFM® connectors are availible form our global team of distributors in standard lengths. We can also manufacture to suit your application, please contact a distributor for more information.
Durable, hygienic, transparent
BFM® fittings are available in many industry approved medias. The BFM® is 3A approved and conforms with FDA, EC and Atex regulations.
Clear polyurethane – Seeflex 040E/020 – USDA Dairy Equipment Approved
Polyester
Teflex (Pure PTFE)
Kevlar Covers)
The Benefits
The BFM® fitting offers a wide range of benefits over a hose clamped connector. Some of these are outlined below:
| Standard Hose Clamped Flexible Connectors | BFM™ fitting | |
| Hygiene | Product building up between the flexible connector and the sidewall of the spigot | No crevices for product to get caught in. |
| Sizing | From inaccuracies in measuring onsite through to production, it can be very difficult to get a perfect fit of a hose clamped connector. | PERFECT fit every time |
| Fitting | Both the speed and accuracy of fitting hose clamps can vary widely and often clamps are not fitted correctly. | Can only fit in exactly the correct place, i.e. in or out. |
| Explosion | In an overpressure situation hose clamps are normally always the weakest link and give up or let go long before the flexible connector would be due to rupture. | Only seals tighter under high pressures. |
| Standard Sizes | Current flexible connectors are made any size whatsoever, hence there are thousands of different sizes. | Set standard sizes in 50mm increments helps standardise stock holdings of spare parts. |
| Health & Safety | When using screwdrivers to tighten up hoseclips, damage is common to the flexible connector and even the installers hands. | Tool free connector changing, simply snap in with your hands. |
