Pump Carts
The BFM Fitting Difference
100% Sealed Flexible Connectors
M.G. Newell is proud to be a key partner with BFM® Fitting. We have extensive experience with their products and offer full engineering and technical support to make sure you get the right product for your application.
BFM fitting is the connector of choice for global manufacturers in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical and mineral industries. From metal detectors to sifters, high pressure or vacuum, BFM fitting connectors are used in a wide range of industrial applications.
Years of expertise and industry knowledge have created a transformed flexible connector.
Benefits of BFM Connectors vs Traditional Hose Clamps
Traditional: Hose Clamp Fabric Sleeve
- Multiple sizes, materials, fitting types & safety conformity make stock monitoring complex. Inconsistent sizes and fit when installing manually cut sleeve materials.
- Valuable product can be lost due to constant connector leakage. Clamped connectors prone to tearing leading to product spillage.
- Slow and difficult to change. Longer plant downtime during CIP & maintenance. Connectors wear out faster.
- Overpressure causes hose clamp failure before connector failure.
- Tools can damage connectors. Installer’s hands at risk.
- Inaccurate measurements & product variations create ill-fitting connections. Installation problems due to variation in fabrication.
- Powder leaks through hose clips. Build up between spigot and connector.
Transformed: BFM Integrated System
- Streamlines inventory control and improves supply chain sustainability. Standardized exact sizes ensures perfect fit every time.
- 100% seal prevents product leakage. Superior material strength and snap-fit design means connectors won’t tear.
- Fastest change over in industry guarantees minimal machine interruption. More durable connector means less change overs.
- Seals tighter under pressure. Independently explosion tested to 60 kPa +
- Tool free snap fit. Hand safe assembly. Clean & transparent connector gives
product flow visibility.
- Perfect fit every time – only in the
correct place.
- Leak free – Dust free No crevices to collect product.
The BFM Fitting system comprises two spigots (or flanges) that are welded to your pipes, and a snap-fit flexible connector that seats on the inside of the shaped portion of the two spigots, holding it securely in place; The stainless steel spigots have a tail 52mm long. These can be easily cut down or cut on an angle to suit your existing pipework.
BFM’s flexible connectors are available in a wide range of diameters and lengths. Pipe and spigot length can be adjusted to ensure the optimum fit within an appropriate Installation Gap (IG) for the connector length (CL).
The Installation Gap is always slightly smaller than the actual connector length to allow for ease of connector replacement and any offset or movement during operation.
BFM Fitting Product Range
BFM Fitting Products
NON-PERMEABLE CONNECTORS
SEEFLEX 040E – STRONG, MOST RESILIENT MULTI-PURPOSE CONNECTOR
• Temp. Range: -25°C to 110°C (-13°F to 230°F) • Surge Temp: 120°C (248°F)
• Surface Resistivity: 1010 Ω (Tested to ASTM D-257)
• Atex Compliant: IBExU tested
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600, USDA & 3A (20-), (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
SEEFLEX 020E – LIGHTWEIGHT & FLEXIBLE, IDEAL FOR WEIGHSCALE APPLICATIONS
• Temp Range: -25°C to 80°C (13°F to 176°F) • Surge Temp: 100°C (212°F)
• Surface Resistivity: 1010 Ω (Tested to ASTM D-257)
• Atex Compliant: IBExU tested
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600, USDA & 3A (20-), (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
SEEFLEX 040AS – DESIGNED TO DISSIPATE STATIC, IDEAL FOR POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE AREAS
• Temp. Range: -25°C to 95°C (-13°F to 203°F) • Surge Temp: 100°C (212°F)
• Surface Resistivity: 108 Ω (very good at dissipating static – Tested to ASTM D-257)
• Clear ether-based polyurethane with antistatic infusion
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600, USDA & 3A (20-), (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
SEEFLEX 060ES – SUPERIOR STRENGTH FOR OVER-PRESSURE SITUATIONS
• Temp. Range: -25°C to 120°C (-13°F to 248°F) • Ether based polyurethane with internally bonded polyester scrim
• Surface Resistivity: 1010 Ω (Tested to ASTM D-257)
• Used for continuous pressure situations up to 1.3 bar
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600, USDA & 3A (20-), (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
FLEXI – SEEFLEX + WIRE COIL – IDEAL FOR BAG FEEDERS & FILLING HEADS
• Temp Range: -20°C to 85°C (-4°F to 185°F) • Approx compression ratio: 3:1
• Also available as Flexi-Light (more flexible coil) and Flexi-Earthed with terminal lugs attached to coil ends
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1680, 175.105 (adhesives) & 177.2600, USDA & 3A (20-), (EC) 1935/2004,
2023/2006 & 10/2011
TEFLEX NP BLACK (NON-PERMEABLE) – PTFE LAMINATE FOR TEMPERATURE EXTREMES & CHEMICALS
• Temp Range: -73°C to 300°C (-99°F to 572°F) • Surge Temp: 316°C (600°F)
• Teflex NP can be used on products across the full pH scale (caustic/acid products will not effect Teflex NP)
• Designed to dissipate electrical charge – Surface Resistivity: 106 Ω
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, 175.105 & 178.3297, (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
BLANKING CAPS – AS SIGHT-GLASSES/VIEWING PORTS & SEALING DURING CHANGEOVERS
• Used to prevent contamination during clean down or change-over, also as sight-glasses/inspection ports
• Available in: Ø100mm (4”), Ø125mm (5”), then Ø150mm (6”) to Ø1,650mm (65”) in 50mm (2”) increments
• All blanking caps are 30mm (1 3/16”) in length
• Manufactured from Seeflex 040E (so same material/operational specs & compliance applies)
WOVEN CONNECTORS
LM3 – 100% WOVEN POLYPROPYLENE – BREATHABLE & SUITABLE FOR LOW TEMPERATURES
• Temp. Range: -70°C to 94°C (-94°F to 201°F) • Surge Temp: 107°C (225°F)
• Air Permeability: 13 (cm3/cm2/sec@125Pa) 25 (ft3/ft2/min@0.5” wg)
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.2800, (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
LM4 – 100% WOVEN POLYESTER – SUITABLE FOR HIGHER TEMPERATURES
• Maximum Operating Temp: 130°C (266°F) continuous
• Surge Temp: 150°C (302°F)
• Air Permeability: 0.4 (cm3/cm2/sec@125Pa) 0.8 (ft3/ft2/min@0.5” wg)
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.2800, (EC) 1935/2004, 2023/2006 & 10/2011
TEFLEX WOVEN – PURE WOVEN PTFE – HIGH TEMPERATURE & CHEMICAL RESISTANT
• Maximum Operating Temp: 260°C (500°F) • Surge Temp: 280°C (536°F)
• Air Permeability: 0.3 (cm3/cm2/sec@125Pa) 0.5 (ft3/ft2/min@0.5” wg)
• Teflex can be used on products across the full PH scale (either caustic or acid)
• Regulations: FDA 21 CFR 177.1550, 178.3297
MORE BFM FITTING PRODUCTS
BULK BAG LOADER – INFLATABLE LOADING HEAD FOR HYGIENIC OPERATION
- Inflates in seconds and seals tight on the neck of the bulk bag, eliminating products leaks.
- Much safer for workers hands as there are no pinch points.
- Can be used on bulk bags with or without plastic liners.
RINGS OPTION – SUPPORT / ANTI-COLLAPSE RINGS TO KEEP CONNECTOR WALLS OPEN
- Ideal for use under negative pressure or for longer length connectors or compression applications.
- Available in stainless steel to Ø500mm(20″) or plastic to Ø1,000mm (39 1/2″))
- Can be added Seeflex 040E (incl Wash Sleeves), Seeflex 040AS, LM3, LM4, Teflex and Teflex NP only.
- Multiple rings can be inserted up to 10 in total, subject to minimum spacing (Teflex NP maximum is 8).
TOOL RELEASE (TR) OPTION – FOR ADDED SAFETY LAYER OR HIGH VACUUM APPLICATIONS.
- Connectors have much firmer ‘snap-bands’ to make virtually impossible to release manually.
- Specialist rounded-end BFM Tool Release Tool used to release connector through hole in spigot.
- Any BFM fitting connector can be supplied as a TR option (with the firmer bands).
- Additional safety level offered with uniquely shaped ‘Smiley Face’ TR Tool option.
The system works by pumping pressurised air
between the silicone cuff of the BFM® connector
and the spigot.
Air line sensors immediately detect if this outward
pressure is released as the connector cuff begins
to get pushed inwards anywhere around the
connector when it is being removed, setting off an
alarm and/or shutting off any moving parts below.
The system has a tamper-proof gauge, and can
also be used as a positional sensor to ensure all
connectors in a large plant are installed correctly at
all times.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
JBC-100 Batch Controller
Process control at your fingertips with the JBC-100 Batch Controller
The JBC-100 Batch Controller puts flow control directly into the hands of the line operator. The control unit regulates the quantity of flow to either your pump or valve while providing the user with instant feedback on quantities. Stainless steel controller enclosure meets UL-508A specifications.
- Simple, user-friendly entry of target flow quantity
- High resolution touch screen; color display
- Dual output control for your pump or valve
- Suitable for any liquid dairy or beverage product
- 7-day total summary of volumes
Power Requirements:
- Standalone Controller: 20.4-28.8 VDC, < 10% Ripple, 0.5A
- Controller with Enclosure & included 24VDC P.S.: 100-132 VAC, 2.1A
Flow Meter Pulse Voltage Requirements:
- Logic ‘1’: 17-28.8 VDC
- Logic ‘0’: 0-5 VDC
For pricing or additional details about the JBC-100 Batch Controller contact us at sales@mgnewell.com or call us at 336-393-0100.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
Sanifan Technology
Stainless Motors Inc. has been manufacturing stainless severe wash-down duty sanitary electric motors and gear motors since 1990 for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food processing industries. Throughout its many years of experience they have developed cutting edge technologies for improved longevity, as well as superior sanitary designs for severe wash-down environments. They are continuously refining their designs as new challenges arise with more stringent sanitary requirements for processing equipment.
What makes their Sanifan Technology special?
Now let’s consider what goes on inside a competitor’s motor. The motor stays warm and wet inside, and the windings may be protected from shorting due to the water, but what grows where it’s warm and wet? EVERYTHING! Every microbe, bacterium, and spore that enters the motor through the shaft seal or drain port will live in the best possible breeding ground, and protected from washdown cycles. Then, when moisture does exit the drain ports, it’s heavily laden with the worst possible contamination. The next thing you will hear in the plant is “We have no idea where that listeria, e-coli, or salmonella came from”. Further sanitation efforts in the plant will have no effect on what’s growing inside that motor, or hundreds of other motors in their plant.
The best protection against this means of contamination is a
totally sealed motor where no water gets in or out, and is designed with extreme sanitation in mind. Only Stainless Motors Inc. offers such a motor in their Sanifan Series, and Sanifan Plus Series.
The Sanifan Plus Series includes a spray head in the ODE (fan side) endbell to clean under the fan shroud, and can do so even when the motor is running.
For more information, check out Stainless Motors Mini-Catalog on our Literature and White Papers page.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
UL-508A Certification
M.G. Newell is happy to announce that we are now a UL-508A certified panel shop!
Congratulations to our entire staff of Controls and Automation engineers and technicians on this milestone achievement!
What is UL-508A Certification?
A UL-508A Panel is an electrical control panel with a UL-508A Label that certifies it meets the safety standard and also UL Listed Panel Shop produces it. The construction of the entire unit has consists of several tests. Which includes its ability to safely function within the specified voltage, current and circuit ratings.
This certification applies to industrial control panels operating from a voltage of 600 volts or less. Which is in accordance with NEC, ANSI/NFPA 70.
How does UL-508A ease approvals?
When you think about the simplest, lowest cost way to provide an equipment package with third party approval. The answer is providing a UL-508A panel as part of the equipment package.
When packaged equipment is pre-approved by a third party, it’s easier for another third party to approve it. This is a big deal when an Inspector must approve a new equipment installation before anyone can use it.
Inspectors will generally approve your newly installed equipment package with a UL-508A label on your control panel because it certifies your adherence to a generally accepted safety standard.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
Kest Technology – ISO Certified
Kest Technology - ISO Certified
We are happy to announce that our partner Kest Technology recently received certification for ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015. CEO Goran Kristiansson states, “This was an important step for Kest to secure and improve the quality and environmental work along with the future growth of the company.”
Kest Technology offers a line of components for critical pharmaceutical processing. Products include:
- Kest Mixer – range of mag-driven mixers for processes from 200L up to 20,000L
- Kest Lock – a patented quick connection for tri-clamp couplings that requires no tools
- Kest Sampling – a self-sealing silicone diaphragm sampling port
- Custom and retrofit options – Mixers, mixing heads and tanks ends are customizable.
For full information, check out the Kest website.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
How We Make It Work Better – A Casy Study
Eliminate mixing issues with a fastfeed
A juice manufacturer dumped powders into the top of blend tanks which are on a mezzanine about 15’ high. Their process re-circulated pectin through an old-fashioned Tri-blender and tank arrangement. They said, “We don’t have a mixing issue.” Sound familiar? However, they were interested in a process to get pectin into solution more efficiently.
Admix’s FastFeed™ to the rescue. With a rental unit setup completed, we spent the day testing the unit. The powders were a no-brainer. What once took hours was completed in minutes. With the demo breezing right along, we noticed that they were pumping concentrates with a very large and inefficient diaphragm pump. After some discussion, we decided to add a tee and wand on the suction side of the FastFeed™ to test how the FastFeed™ would handle the concentrate. The result – we were able to pump the concentrate at a flow rate that was very close to their diaphragm pump and certainly at an acceptable rate. Now they are handling pectin powder and concentrate. That’s two birds with one stone! That’s making it work better!
Some key points to consider for your mixing applications:
- Eliminate the risk of injuries by handling powders on the floor.
- Eliminate particulates in bottom of tanks due to poor mixing.
- Get consistent batches with a single pass.
- FastFeed™ makes any size batch – not limited to batch tank size
- Eliminate Tri-Blender (and sifting powder), diaphragm pump (dirty air) and large Breddo motors (bottom seals, power savings). These save energy, maintenance, and down time.
- CIP FastFeed™ on same circuit as tank, lines, etc.
- Reduce your footprint with no need for additional slurry transfer pump.
- Eliminate the requirement for hot water to dissolve powders which definitely saves energy.
- Eliminate wasted time adding water to a blend tank without inducting ingredients into the tank at the same time. It reduced batch times significantly.
Contact us today to let us help you solve your mixing issues!
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
Operation of the Steam/Water Venturi Mixer
Steam enters the valves through the lower steam inlets and passes through venturi inlets into the mixing chamber.
Cold water enters the valve through the upper water inlets and passes through into the mixing chamber.
As the steam passes through the venturi inlets, it diffuses and the velocity increases. This helps reduce scaling and noise as well as enhancing the mix.
A thermostatic shutoff valve interrupts flow which then makes the specific shutoff temperature exceed.
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Plate Heat Exchangers
Enhanced Heat Transfer Efficiency:
Plate Heat Exchangers utilize corrugated plates with large surface areas to facilitate efficient heat transfer between two fluid streams. The turbulent flow created by the plates ensures optimal heat exchange, allowing for precise temperature control. This results in faster heating and cooling times, reducing processing cycles and increasing production throughput. Improved efficiency also translates to energy savings, making PHEs a cost-effective solution for food and beverage processors.
Compact Design and Space Optimization:
Compared to traditional heat exchangers, Plate Heat Exchangers have a compact footprint. Their efficient use of space allows for greater flexibility in plant layout and optimal utilization of available floor space. This is particularly beneficial for food and beverage manufacturers operating in space-constrained environments. The compact design also simplifies installation and maintenance, reducing downtime and improving overall operational efficiency.
Flexible and Versatile Applications:
Plate Heat Exchangers are highly versatile and can be used for various applications in the food and beverage industry. From pasteurization and sterilization to cooling and heating processes, PHEs excel in delivering precise temperature control across a wide range of food and beverage products. They can handle different viscosities and can be easily adapted to suit specific process requirements, ensuring consistency and quality throughout production.
Hygienic and Sanitary Design:
Maintaining the highest standards of hygiene is paramount in the food and beverage industry. Plate Heat Exchangers are designed with sanitary requirements in mind, featuring smooth plate surfaces that are easy to clean and sterilize. By disassembling, plate design allows for thorough cleaning, reducing the risk of contamination and ensuring food safety compliance. This design feature also facilitates regular maintenance and inspection, contributing to overall plant hygiene and product integrity.
Reduced Cross-Contamination Risk:
In food and beverage processing, preventing cross-contamination is essential to ensure product quality and safety. Plate Heat Exchangers are designed to minimize the risk of cross-contamination by providing efficient separation between the two fluid streams. The use of gaskets and proper sealing ensures there is no mixing or transfer of unwanted substances, protecting the integrity of the product and maintaining strict quality control standards.
With their compact design, precise temperature control, and hygienic features, PHEs contribute to improved productivity, reduced energy consumption, and consistent product quality. By adopting Plate Heat Exchangers in food and beverage processing, manufacturers can optimize their operations, meet stringent sanitary standards, and deliver high-quality products to consumers.
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.
The Perfect Temperature, Every Time
Are you looking for an efficient and cost-effective method for heating water? Whether a central hot water system, a hose station, a tank or a CIP system, the right heat exchanger can provide on-demand hot water at a precise temperature with no energy loss and within a small footprint.
Hydro-Thermal’s EZ heater systems use Direct Steam Injection (DSI) heat
exchangers for perfect water temperature control. DSI heat exchangers are essentially 100% efficient, delivering up to 25% energy savings and achieving a rapid ROI. They are easy to install and are simple to operate. Hydro-Thermal heaters have a strong reputation for best-in-class reliability and minimal unplanned maintenance. The EZ Heater can maintain +/- 1F precision, enabling consistent process temperatures and production capabilities. This gives you efficient and cost effective heat control from your heat exchanger and the perfect water temperature.
How Does It Work?
Internal Modulation
This unique patented design assures precise steam control and produces predictable results based on the position of the stem plug. A variable-area steam nozzle meters steam flow at the point where steam and liquid first contact and mix. This technique eliminates the need for an external steam control valve and provide efficient heating control to your process.
Choked Flow
Choked flow is the phenomenon of accelerating a vapor to maximum velocity by creating a pressure differential through an engineered nozzle. Establishing choked flow precisely controls the heating of the liquid by metering the steam flow. Because of this metered flow, your steam is used efficiently; providing effective heat control to your water.
SPECIFICATIONS
» Pressure and Temperature Rating: 195 psig @ 400°F
» Material: Cast 316 stainless steel [A351-CF8M] » Internal Wetted Parts: 316/316L Stainless Steel
» Connections: H310, H320: NPT; H330, H340, H360: Flanged, ANSI Class 150#
» Compliances: Designed to ASME Sec. VIII, Div.1, CE/PED and CRN available upon request
You can also visit Hydro-Thermal’s website: https://www.hydro-thermal.com/
For more information, visit our website: www.mgnewell.com and www.newellautomation.com.