BFM® provides an easy way to reduce IECEx/ATEX compliance costs

Not all flexible connectors are created equal. Choosing high-quality connectors that dissipate electrostatic build-up—like BFM® fitting’s Seeflex range—is essential. Pair them with proper grounding across all equipment, and you’re on your way to safer operations.

Yet, some powders are so combustible that regulations require all electrical equipment near transitions to be ICIEx / ATEX-rated. This ensures that if a connector fails and dust escapes, sparks from nearby machinery won’t trigger an explosion. ICIEx / ATEX-certified equipment can be expensive due to extra casing and sealing requirements.

The Smart, Cost-Effective Alternative 

BFM® fitting offers a simple solution: a double-layer connector setup.

By adding an outer connector, you effectively confine the ICIEx / ATEX safety zone to the space between the two layers.

If the inner connector fails, the outer one contains the dust, preventing it from spreading across the factory until the inner connector can be replaced.

This approach has saved many customers thousands in equipment costs by reducing the need for ICIEx / ATEX-rated installations while maintaining full safety compliance. It’s also proven effective with high-risk powders, including cyanide.

Key Benefits at a Glance:

• Reduces ICIEx / ATEX zone requirements

• Minimises risk of dust escape

• Saves on expensive ICIEx / ATEX-rated equipment

• Provides double-layer protection for high-risk powders

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about reducing electrostatic build-up and improving safety with BFM® fitting’s Seeflex connectors, or explore our Certifications & Compliance page to see ICIEx / ATEX ratings and other approvals.