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FM1 Breather

A 100% polyester needle felt breather bag designed for breathing applications such as venting hoppers and other contained vessels.

 

Product Description

A 100% polyester needle felt breather bag designed for breathing applications such as venting hoppers and other contained vessels.

Application(s):

  • Designed for breathing applications such as venting hoppers and other contained vessels.
  • The BFM® breather may become required as the BFM® connectors create a 100% sealed system.

Key Features

Venting

Vents out your process to maintain product quality

High Temperatures

Capable of running at high temperatures

Conditions and Compliance

  • Vibration
  • Oscillation
  • Food safety
  • ATEX

Documents for Download

Specifications Sheet
MSDS - FM1

Specifications

Physical Properties
  • Material/Fibre
    Polyester
  • Colour
    White
  • Construction/Finish
    Polyester multi-filament scrim supported needle felt, superglazed one side
  • Wall Thickness (+/-10%)
    1.7mm/1/16 inch
  • Weight
    550 g/m2 / 16.22 oz/yd2
  • Breathable
    Yes
  • Bursting Strength (kg)
    45.7+
  • Dust tight?
    No
Operating Conditions
  • Max Operating Temp
    130°C / 266°F
  • Operating Temp Range
    - 20 to 130°C / - 4 to 266°F
  • Surge Temp
    150ºC / 302ºF
  • Surface Resistivity (0hms)*
    108
  • Air Permeability
    17 (cm3/cm2/sec at 125Pa) / 33 (ft3/ft2/min at 0.5 inch wg)
  • Vibration
    Yes
  • Oscillation
    Yes
  • Compression
    No
Certification and Compliance
  • FDA and USDA
  • FDA 21 CFR 177.2800
  • 3A Certified
    The BFM® cuff and spigot system is a 3A certified 63-04 sanitary fitting.
  • EU Approved
    (EC) 1935/2004 & 10/2011
  • Atex-certified
    Yes
Dimensions
  • Available Diameters
    Ø100mm (4")
    Ø125mm (5")
    Ø150mm - 650mm (in 50mm increments).

(Max. for Tool Release is 650mm)

  • Applicable Connector Lengths
    100mm (4") to 1,000mm (3ft 3") in 50mm (2") increments
Options
  • Available with SS Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    No
  • Available with Plastic Rings? (min. length for all is 150mm)
    No
  • Available as Tool Release?
    Yes to Ø650mm
  • Available as Tapered?
    No
  • Quick Access Port Option?
    No