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Blanking Sock/Bin

Blanking bins/socks are ideal for sifter oversize collection.

Product Description

BFM® blanking bins are ideal for sifter oversize collection bins are another ideal application for the BFM® concept.

Application(s):

  • Transparent for monitoring fill level and reject consistency, they can also be lined with plastic bags for easy disposal of reject product.

Key Features

Easy disposal

Can be lined with plastic bags for easy disposal of reject product

Visibility

Allows for visibility of product full level and reject consistency

Conditions and Compliance

  • Vibration
  • Oscillation
  • Dust-tight
  • Food safety
  • ATEX

Documents for Download

Specifications Sheet

Product Options

Tool Release in action

Tool Release

For added security, this option has a significantly firmer snap-band that makes it virtually impossible to remove by hand and requires a specially shaped tool.

More Details

Specifications

Physical Properties
  • Material/Fibre
    Seeflex - Ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane
  • Colour
    Transparent
  • Construction/Finish
    Gloss/Gloss
  • Wall Thickness (+/-10%)
    0.9mm/1/32 inch
  • Breathable
    No
  • Hardness (Shore A)
    90
  • Tensile Strength (MPa)
    40
  • Dust tight?
    Yes
  • Max No of Rings (on a single connector)
    10
Operating Conditions
  • Max Operating Temp
    110°C / 230°F
  • Operating Temp Range
    - 25 to 110°C / - 13 to 230°F
  • Surge Temp
    120ºC / 248ºF
  • Vibration
    Yes
  • Oscillation
    Yes
  • Compression
    No
Certification and Compliance
  • FDA and USDA
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600 and USDA
  • 3A Certified
    Manufactured from 3A 20-27 certified Seeflex Material and the BFM® cuff and spigot system is a 3A certified 63-04 sanitary fitting.
  • EU Approved
    (EC)1935/2004, 2023–2006 & 10/2011
  • Atex-certified
    IBExU tested. Approved for all dust explosion hazardous areas. Some restrictions apply.
Dimensions
  • Available Diameters
    Ø100mm (4")
    Ø125mm (5")
    Ø150mm (6") through to Ø1,650mm (65") in 50mm (2") increments.
(max. diameter with SS rings is 500mm, Tool Release is 650mm plastic rings is 1,000mm)
  • Applicable Connector Lengths
    80mm (3")
    100mm (4") then
    50mm (2") increments up to 6,000mm (19ft 8")

(min length for all with rings is 150mm)

Options
  • Available with SS Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    Yes - to Ø500mm = CL ≤ 4,500mm
  • Available with Plastic Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    Yes
    Ø500mm = CL ≤ 4,500mm
    Ø550mm - 1,000mm = CL ≤ 500mm
  • Available as Tool Release?
    Yes to Ø650mm
  • Available as Tapered?
    Yes
  • Available as a one ended Connector?
    Yes
  • Quick Access Port Option?
    Yes

Blanking Bin Gallery

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Blanking bin on silver sifer
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Outdoor Use
BFM® Blanking Sock / Bin on a sifter
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