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August 26, 2024 - Efficiency
Enabling Lean Manufacturing in your bulk powder processing operations can eliminate waste, improve efficiencies, and reduce your overall manufacturing costs. This approach eliminates extra steps, decreases downtime, and ensures that every part of powder processing is efficient. This leads to a big increase in productivity and profits – a big win for any processing facility. […]
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August 19, 2024 - Efficiency
Flexible connectors and fittings play a critical role in powder processing. But they often have issues like product leakage, accumulation, fast wear and time-consuming changeovers. BFM® fitting BLUEBAND™ systems are designed to play the same role without all the issues. Understanding the selection, sizing, and installation of BFM® fittings is crucial for maximizing their benefits. […]
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July 15, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene
Bulk powders are used in a variety of industries including chemical, pharmaceutical, food, milling, dairy, agriculture, and plastic. Handling bulk powders introduces a number of manufacturing safety risks including poor air quality, slip-and-fall accidents, and even explosions. What’s more, your company may face serious penalties and fines for regulatory violations. Today, our focus is on […]
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July 1, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene
Powder sifters are complex pieces of machinery. When things go wrong, it can be hard to know where to start. But before you invest in costly fixes, first inspect your flexible connectors. Here are some tips on what to look for and how to prevent future issues. Signs Your Flexible Connectors Are Failing Obvious signs […]
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June 21, 2024 - Case Studies, Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
What do baby formula and batteries have in common? Though the final products are very different, they have similar manufacturing journeys. Both are made with powder. In fact products that involve powder processing span your medicine cabinet to your dog’s food bowl. One thing all powder industries have in common is their reliance on flexible […]
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June 5, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
In theory, you’d choose quality equipment over faulty equipment every time. But when it comes to disposable items on your production line, it’s easy to think cheap = easy, especially when you have limited options. However, your options might not be as limited as you think. Let’s take a deep dive into BFM® flexible connectors […]
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May 23, 2024 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
With so many manufacturing advances in the past few decades, how are we still using leaky hose clamps? Especially if you work in a manufacturing industry that deals with powders, you know the struggle: Hundreds of thousands of dollars in top-of-the-line equipment and a $50 hose clamp is jeopardizing the entire operation. These traditional flexible […]
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November 7, 2023 - Efficiency
In today’s fiercely competitive manufacturing industries, efficiency and productivity are the linchpins of success. Challenges such as product leakage, unplanned downtime, and contamination can significantly impact a company’s bottom line. One critical factor that often goes unnoticed in this equation is the choice of flexible connectors used in production processes. What Are the Most Efficient […]
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September 21, 2023 - Efficiency
It’s a common question – and there isn’t an easy answer. The quality of materials used, and the fastening system will make a significant difference to the life of a connector in most applications. There are also many other important factors like heat, movement and abrasion. While no one can guarantee how long a flexible […]
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May 23, 2023 - Efficiency, Hygiene, Safety
Investing in quality equipment is always a good idea, but when you are talking about your process line components, it can be easy to look at something like a flexible connector and think of it as a disposable commodity, so cheap is fine. But it’s important to understand and evaluate the true, long-term cost and […]
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