BFM® fitting - Connector Sizes

BFM^® spigots and connectors are available in a variety of set diameters in 50mm (2") increments, from 100mm (4") up to 1,650mm (65").

Most of our connectors are available in standard lengths starting at 80mm (3"), then in 50mm (2") increments from 100m (4") up to 6 metres (19ft 8").

(Note: for larger diameters from 700mm (27.5") upwards, certain length restrictions apply).

Please refer to the table below for a general guide to the available diameters and lengths relevant to each type of BFM^® connector - contact your local Distributor if you have any further questions, or try our FAQ's:

	Connectors (without rings)	Connectors with Rings	Spigots
Minimum diameter	100mm (4”) for all but Teflex NP (then available at 125mm (5”) & 150mm (6”) and in 50mm (2”) increments) NB: Flexi not available in 125mm (5") diameter 150mm (6") for Teflex NP	100mm (4”)	100mm (4”) (then available at 125mm (5”) & 150mm (6”) and in 50mm (2”) increments up to 1.65m (65”)
Maximum diameter	300mm (12”) for Flexi 500mm (20") for Teflex NP 650mm (25^1/2”) for TR & FM1 Breathers 1.650m (65”) for standard, Blanking Caps & Bins/Socks, Kevlar Covers	500mm (20”) for SS Rings 1.0m (39^1/2”) for Plastic Rings (consult factory)	1.65m (65”) (no custom sizes available)
Minimum Length	80mm (3”) (except as noted below) 100mm (4") for FM1 200mm (8”) for Flexi & Flexi-light 250mm (10”) for Flexi-Earthed 350mm (14”) for fitting on a tumbler or gyratory screening machine	150mm (6”)	37mm (1^1/2”) NOTE: If tail is cut down, ensure there is a heat sink to prevent distorting the spigot when welding onto pipe.
Maximum Length	(From 100mm, connectors are available in 50mm (2”) increments up to:) 200mm (8”) Ø 1,050 - 1,650m (41-65”) ALL 500mm (20”) Ø 700mm - 1,000mm (27^1/2-39^1/2”) ALL 800mm (31^1/2”) for tapers with Ø to 300mm incl Then for Ø up to 650mm (25^1/2”): 1.0m (39^1/2”) for Seeflex 060ES, Teflex NP, FM1, Blanking Bins/Socks & Kevlar Covers 1.5m (59”) for LM3, LM4 & Teflex 2.0m (6ft 6^1/2”) for 040AS 4.0m (13ft 1^1/2") for Flexi, FlexiLight/Earthed 6.0m (19ft 8”) Ø>650mm (25^1/2”) for Seeflex 020E/040E	500mm (20”) Ø 550mm-1.00m (21^1/2-39^1/2”) (Plastic rings only) 1.5m (59”) for LM3, LM4 & Teflex 2.0m (6ft 6^1/2”) Ø up to 500mm (19^1/2”) 040AS 4.5m (14ft 9”) Ø>500mm (19^1/2”) Seeflex 020E/040E	89mm (3^1/2”) Total length Head = 37mm (1^1/2”) Tail = 52mm (2^3/64”)
Other	The smallest installation gap a connector can be fitted into is 65mm (2^1/2”) (for an 80mm (3”) long connector). Note: This may not be suitable for frequently changed connectors or those with more than a small amount of vibratory movement.	Distance between spigot & rings: for 150mm (6”) long = 75mm (3“) for all other lengths = 100mm (4”) Multiple rings evenly spaced at a min: 100mm (4”) apart for CL > 850mm (33^1/2") (max 4 rings) 200mm (6") apart for CL ≥ 850mm (33^1/2") (max 10 rings)	Diameter (Ø) Measurements: 100mm (4”) Ø is measured to outside edge (OD) (to fit standard tube) 125mm (5”) Ø & over measured to inside edge (ID) (to fit standard pipe)
	Blanking caps are 30mm (1^3/16”) in depth	Only Seeflex 040E, Seeflex 040AS, LM3, LM4 and Teflex are supplied with rings (Seeflex 020E on request only).	Wall Thickness: 2mm (^5/64”) thick
	All Ø 800mm (31^1/2”) & over have finger-loops as standard to aid installation from one side	Maximum number of rings: 10	Available in T304L SS and T316L SS, as well as C22 Hastelloy
		Tapered connectors cannot be made with rings	Internal finish of the stainless steel is 0.8Ra micro-metres (32Ra micro-inches).

Connector Quick Ref Facts

	020E	040E	040AS	060ES	Teflex NP	Teflex NP	Flexi (& Flexi Light)	LM3	LM4	FM1	Teflex
Operating Temperature (Continuous) (Surge)	-25 - 80°C (-13-176°F) 100°C (212°F)	-25 - 110°C (-13-230°F) 120°C (248°F)	-25 - 95°C (-13-203°F) 100°C (212°F)	-25 - 120°C (-13 - 248°F) 130°C (266°F)	<300°C (572°F) 316°C (600°F)	<300°C (572°F) 316°C (600°F)	-20 - 85°C (-4-185°F) -	-70 - 94°C (-94-201°F) 107°C (225°F)	<130°C (266°F) 150°C (302°F)	<130˚C (266˚F) 150˚C (302˚F)	<260°C (500°F) 280°C (536°F)
Maximum operating pressure	1.5 PSI 0.689 kPa 0.1034 BAR	5.0 PSI 34.474 kPa 0.3448 BAR	5.0 PSI 34.474 kPa 0.3448 BAR	19 PSI 131.000kPa 1.310 BAR	3.0 PSI 20.684 KPA 0.2069 BAR	3.0 PSI 20.684 KPA 0.2069 BAR	-	-	-	-	-
Surface Resistivity (Ohms)	10¹⁰	10¹⁰	10⁸	10¹⁰	10⁶	Insulative	N/A	10⁸	10⁸	10⁸	Insulative
FDA Approved	CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600	CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600	CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600	CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600	CFR 21 177.1550 & 178.3297	CFR 21 177.1550 & 178.3297	CFR 177.1680 & CFR 21 177.1550 (adhesives) & 177.2600	CFR 21 177.1680 & 177.2600	CFR 21 177.2800	CFR 21 177.2800	CFR 21 177.1550
3A Certified	Yes ( 20- )	Yes ( 20- )	Yes ( 20- )	Yes ( 20- )	TBC	TBC	Yes ( 20- )	-	-	-	-
EU Approved	EC 1935/2004, 2023-2006 & 10/2011	EC 1935/2004, 2023-2006 & 10/2011	-	EC 1935/2004, 2023-2006 & 10/2011	EC 1935/2004 10/2011	EC 1935/2004 10/2011	EC 1935/2004, 2023-2006	EC 1935/2004 & 10/2011	EC 1935/2004 & 10/2011	-	-
ATEX Certified	All dust explosion hazardous areas (some restrictions apply).							-	Restrict- ions apply.	-	-