90% of the world's top 10 plastics manufacturers
use BFM® fittings
From pigment dosing to pellet compounding, the plastics industry involves demanding powder and bulk material handling processes.
Whether you're working with stabilisers, flame retardants, colourants, or polymers, dust control, safety, and wear resistance are non-negotiable.
That’s why plastics processors around the world are replacing traditional hose-clamp sleeves with the BFM® fitting flexible connector system.
In the plastics industry, safety and product integrity hinge on one key factor: effective containment. Whether you're handling plastic pellets, powders, or compounds, keeping these materials within your process equipment is essential—for both plant safety and environmental compliance.
Conventional hose-clamp style connectors are prone to leaking, especially in systems operating under positive pressure. Even microscopic gaps between sleeves and clamps allow fine plastic dust to escape, contaminating the environment and posing a major health and safety risk.
BFM® fittings seal from the inside using a unique snap-fit system. As internal pressure increases, the connector cuff expands outward, thereby improving the seal rather than weakening it. This prevents dust and powder leaks, even under high-pressure or vacuum conditions.
Plastic production environments are tough on equipment. From abrasive pellets to high temperatures and constant vibration, flexible connectors are under constant strain.
The BFM® fitting system eliminates the need for clamps. Its tool-free snap-in design means connectors can be replaced quickly and securely—usually in less than 30 seconds.
Flexible connections between machinery are a high-risk location for health and safety issues, and these are much higher if you are using old-style clamped connectors.
The snap-fit installation means there are no tools required for installing standard BFM® connectors.
