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Case Studies

Our BLUEBAND™ flexible connectors have solved processing challenges for manufacturers in a wide range of industries and applications all over the world. 

We love to share how the BFM® fitting system has transformed the hygiene, safety and efficiency of large and small processors alike.  Here's just a sample of some of their stories.

For commercial reasons, many of our customers like to keep their production processes and associated challenges confidential, so we aren't always able to include their names publicly in our case studies.

Soy Powder Sifter China - Before Main 600 x 400
FOOD
 

Staff Had To Wear Masks in Screening Room Prior To Installing BFM®

“We are really impressed with how much cleaner and more efficient the sieving room is since installing BFM®."  

Soy Powder Processor
- China

Nutraceuticals In-feed to encapsulating machine 600 x 400

PHARMA

Fast Changeovers & Reliability of Seal a Major Advantage

"We have never had a BFM® connector let go or lose product which would be a costly event in the pharma industry!"

Global Nutraceuticals Manufacturer
- Australia

Conspare-Concrete-Connector-Before-600x400

MINERALS

No Lost Production Time Due to Blockages Since Switching To BFM® 

"BFM® are lasting 10 times longer than their canvas predecessors and changeover time's been slashed."

Leading Concrete Product Maker
- United Kingdom

Spectrum Brands BFM Connector
FOOD
 

Pet Food Maker Sees Big Hygiene & Efficiency Improvements

“In the past, changing a connector took between half an hour and 45 minutes - with BFM® it's just ten minutes!"  

Spectrum Brands
- Netherlands

Flow Correction No Circle 400 x 300

CHEMICALS

Abrasive Product Problem Solved With Flow Correction

"The BFM® & flow-correction solution has increased the connector life from 5 days to over 16 months!"

Global Petrochemical Company
- USA

BFM Hochdorf - feeding raw material into weighing containers 600 x 400

FOOD

Dairy Co. Perfects Process Hygiene & Improves Staff Safety

"BFM®'s  have allowed us to achieve perfect production hygiene and high employee satisfaction & safety."

HOCHDORF Swiss Nutrition AG
- Switzerland

BFM® connectors used to process biogas outdoors
CHEMICALS
 

Outdoor Sludge Processing Now Leak-free

“Even with the movement of the sieves, and the location being outdoors with no protection, the BFM® system has eliminated leaks & continues to work perfectly!"  

Biowaste Processor
- Spain

BFM® connectors installed on a dairy bin activator

FOOD

Gas Purging Powder Leaks Fixed for Dairy Processor

"The filling room operators are ecstatic about how their work environment is now dust-free & 'a pleasure to work in'."

Major Milk Powder Processor
- New Zealand

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CHEMICAL

Explosion Risk Reduced in Construction Additives Line 

"It is extremely effective - the BFM® fitting sealed perfectly and remained transparent."

AkzoNobel Elotes, Geleen
- Netherlands

BFM® connector with stainless steel ring installed at Tyson Foods
FOOD
 

90% Savings on Cleaning Costs Alone

“The BFM® fittings have made the dismantling and reinstallation process so much faster than before saving us a massive amount of downtime."  

Tyson Foods, Berryville
- USA

Bulk Bag Loader After Image - cropped 600 x 400

MINERAL

High Risk Dust Exposure Reduced in Bag Loading

"The BFM® Bulk Bag Loader is a Godsend and the only option on the market that works for us when filling."

Monolithic Refractory Manufacturer
- UK

After BFM®'s were installed at Bayer Crop Science

CHEMICAL

23 Labour Hours + Per  Connector Saved Annually 

"Significant production efficiencies have already been achieved with the faster changeover time."

Bayer CropScience
- Germany

non-BFM® connector installed on medical equipment
PHARMA
 

US Medical Tech Co Amazed at Dust Reduction

“From the day I first turned on our bulk powder processing equipment with the BFM® fitting installed, I was amazed. ."  

CTL AMEDICA
- USA

Multiple BFM® connectors installed at Ajinomoto in Brazil
FOOD
 

Global Food & Biotech Giant Switches to BFM®

“The installation of the BFM® fitting connectors in this initial location has made a massive difference to our overall production efficiency. "  

Ajinomoto (Limeira Plant)
- Brazil

CaCO3 Rocom Case Study - Sifter 1
MINERALS
 

Downtime & Dust Solved on CaCO3 Sifters

We are so impressed with the fact that there are no more leaks and that the BFM® connectors are lasting so well." 

Minerals processor
- Romania