Product Description

The BFM® Tool Release (TR) option has been developed for applications where the connector is mounted very close to equipment that is rotating or spinning very fast, providing additional safety for production and maintenance staff.

The snap-band of the BFM® TR option is manufactured to have a firmer fit than a standard connector, making it virtually impossible to remove the connector by hand. It also makes it ideal for negative pressure (vacuum) applications.

A special BFM® Tool Release Tool is required to release the snap band.  This tool is inserted through a special TR hole that is made in the top ridge of the spigot, and should be kept secure to ensure no unauthorised access.  

The BFM®  TR (tool release) Seeflex 040E/020E/060ES fittings have a white embossed identifier stamp to make them easy to differentiate from our standard fittings.

Application(s):

• Tool Release can be added to connectors to act as an additional safety measure as it is virtually impossible to remove by hand and requires a specifically shaped tool.
• The tool can be kept securely by an authorized person and only released for approved use, adding a level of additional safety controls for dangerous positions. 

Note:  Before installing a Tool Release Connector, a Tool Release hole needs to be made in the top ridge of the BFM® Spigot to enable the TR Tool to be inserted for removal of the connector when required.