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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

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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