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BFM® Seeflex 040E with white background
BFM® Seeflex 040E on 1 spigot with transparent background
BFM® Seeflex 040E on 2 spigots with transparent background
BFM® Seeflex 040E with 2 spigots with transparent background

Tapered

Tapered connectors can be created when having two equal-diameter spigots is not an option, or used as a hopper.

Product Description

Most BFM® fitting connectors can be made as a 'tapered' option, where the diameter of one end is bigger than the other.  Where there is no possibility of installing two identical-diameter spigots, a taper is a perfect solution.

Application(s):

  • Tapers can help reduce wear on connector walls. If you have a small diameter inlet pipe at the top and transition it to a larger diameter outlet pipe below, this allows your product to flow through with minimal contact with the connector walls.
  • Tapered connectors provide a better compression option than standard connectors when used on equipment with limited space for vertical moment. By having different diameters for the inlet and outlet, when the vertical movement compresses a tapered connector, the smaller end 'nests' inside the larger diameter end and therefore takes up less space. (Not recommended for constant, regular compressions however ie. more than once an hour)
  • Tapered connectors can be used to reduce the pipe size to direct product into a smaller pipe. A larger diameter pipe can transition into a smaller diameter pipe to reduce flow rate or control flow rate properties. (See 'Hoppers' below)

Key Features

Mismatched pipe diameters

Can be used in applications where you have mismatched pipe diameters

Used as hopper

Can be used as a hopper in applications where visibility of product flow is required

Abrasive and hot products

Ideal for use with abrasive or hot product to avoid connector wall contact

Product Options

BFM® Seeflex 060ES Quick Access Port - transparent background

Quick Access Port

A 56mm polyurethane thread 'port hole' with a stainless steel screw-in plug that is added to the wall of the connector. 

Allows fast, easy access to product flow for testing, sampling or adding small-volume ingredients.

The Quick Access Port is not currently 3A approved so the connector will no longer have 3A approval.

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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.

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Specifications

Physical Properties
  • Can be applied to
    Seeflex 040E Connector, Seeflex 040AS Connector, Seeflex 020E Connector, Seeflex 060ES Connector, Kevlar Cover, Blackout Cover, LM3 Connector, LM4 Connector, Teflex Woven Connector, and Blanking Bin / Sock.
     
Dimensions
  • Available Diameters
    Ø100mm (4")
    Ø125mm (5")
    Ø150mm (6") through to Ø1,650mm (65") in 50mm (2") increments.

 (Max. for Tool Release is 650mm)

  • Applicable Connector Lengths
    Min: 100mm (4")
    Max: Varies depending on material and diameter differential.
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 
  • Quick Access Port Option?
    Yes

Tapered Connector Gallery

BFM® tapered connector used on sifter inlets and outlets making frosting/icing
Tapered Connector in Baking
USING THE SNAP FIT BFM® FITTING CONNECTORS MEANS THEY'RE FAST & EASY TO REMOVE FOR CLEANING.
Tapered Connector for Cleaning

Tapered Connectors as Hoppers

Large tapered connectors can double as feed hoppers to steadily dispense your material, preventing your production line from getting overwhelmed. 

Companies that process granular products such as tea, coffee or cereals will understand the complications of handling large quantities of produce at once. Production line equipment is manufactured to handle only a set volume of material at any given time so infeed control is essential.

A tapered connector hopper allows visibility and control over the product being fed into your line and helps ensure that your downstream equipment is working at maximum efficiency.