Erica Holt, Author at Powder-Solutions, Inc.

January 31, 2025 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety

4 Manufacturing KPIs Every Powder Pro Should Know

What Are KPIs? Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the compass that guides manufacturing excellence, providing critical insights into efficiency, product quality, and bottom-line results. For engineering and project managers, understanding and tracking the right KPIs can transform your powder manufacturing processes from good to exceptional. However, not all metrics are created equal. A truly effective […]

January 2, 2025 - Uncategorized

Advancing Sustainability and Energy Efficiency with BFM^® Fittings

Operating a sustainable plant while reducing environmental impact is a growing topic in bulk powder processing. Reducing the environmental impact of operations is now a top priority for businesses, driving innovation in energy-efficient equipment and sustainable practices. For powder processing operations, BFM® fittings, a flexible connector, offers a practical solution that boosts operational efficiency […]

December 11, 2024 - Uncategorized

Are Flexible Sleeves Really Flexible?

Flexible sleeves aren’t always as pliable as their name would imply. As many powder facility managers see firsthand, traditional hose clamps tend to loosen, spilling product and compromising sanitation. When flexible sleeves tear or degrade, the processing line is disrupted while new connectors are put into place. All of this down time means reduced efficiency […]

December 4, 2024 - Uncategorized

Non-Breathable BFM^® fitting Options

With so many BFM® fitting sleeve materials available, it’s hard to always know which the appropriate material for your processing installation is. We’ve found that once many of our customers select their initial installation material, they’re not always aware of the other options that may work better or that could also be utilized somewhere else […]

November 20, 2024 - Uncategorized

Food Safety: Processing Flour, Sugar & Other Powdered Staple

For people requiring special diets due to food allergies food package labels warn that, while the item may be gluten free, for example, it was processed on equipment that also may have handled wheat, nuts and so on. It’s nearly impossible to guarantee the absence of cross-contamination in any product and to meet every dietary […]

November 14, 2024 - Uncategorized

BFM^® fittings Are a Breath of Fresh Air for Bulk Powder Processors

A sand cloud. That’s the best way it can be described. Amedica, a medical technology company, uses medical grade silicon nitride ceramic powder to create revolutionary spinal implants. When processed, this fine‐as‐talc powder infiltrated processing equipment connections and created a consistently powdery atmosphere. “Our bulk powder processing facilities transform nitride ceramic from powder […]

November 7, 2024 - News/Press Releases/Product Innovation

How to Measure and Install BFM^® Fittings for Optimal Performance

BFM® fittings are essential to ensure efficient, dust-free powder processing. Getting the right fit is critical to maintaining a sealed, efficient powder transfer process. Fitting errors can lead to leakage, cross-contamination, and costly downtime. Understanding the steps to measure and install your BFM® fittings accurately can safeguard your operations from these risks. Five Steps to […]

October 19, 2024 - News/Press Releases/Product Innovation

Cross Contamination of Allergens in Bulk Powder Processing Plants

The bulk powder processing industry should be extremely concerned with preventing cross contamination of allergens. 11 million people in the U.S. suffer from food allergies, and as many as 200 deaths a year are the result of an allergic reaction, according to the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. With traditional flexible sleeves held […]

October 4, 2024 - News/Press Releases/Product Innovation

5 Ways the BFM^® fitting Improves Plant Sanitation

The BFM® BLUEBAND™ fitting is cleaner, safer and more efficient than a standard hose clamp fitting. Take a close look at five ways the BFM® fitting can improve the sanitation of your plant. BFM® fittings are a solution-based component, integral for some of the world’s largest powder processing facilities. If you ready to discuss the […]

September 26, 2024 - News/Press Releases/Product Innovation

BFM^® fitting Controls Super-fine Powder

A major lithium powder manufacturer in Korea had challenges with this extremely fine (10μ) powder leaking throughout their production area, as well as time-consuming connector fitting during product changeovers and cleaning. Then, they replaced their traditional hose-clamped connections with BFM® fitting, and have seen significant improvements in both change over turn-around speed and retention […]