Product Catalog

Get Better Connected

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get better connected

Application Questionnaire

clear-Flex™ SdX tubing & Sleeves

Sleeve-within-a-Sleeve™ connectors

Seamless rubber tubing & Sleeves

Sift-Sock™ Fabric connectors

Molded corrugated Sleeves

Screen cleaning devices

bFM® fitting connector System

custom connectors

Metal-detectable Products

Hi-Flex™ Hoses

crumb-catcher™ Vinyl tarps

PtFe tubing & Sleeves

Sift-Sock™ Filtration Products

Miscellaneous Products

Hose clamps

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APPLIcAtIon QUeStIonnAIre

In order to provide the correct flexible connector we require the following information. Please complete as fully as possible and fax or email to your Sales representative.

contAct InFo

company name: date:

Address: Phone:

city: State: Zip: Fax:

email Address:

APPLIcAtIon detAILS

Application dimensions: cIrcLe one: Square Rectangle

top opening: inches cIrcLe one: Diameter Circumference Rectangle: _______” x _______”

bottom opening: inches cIrcLe one: Diameter Circumference Rectangle: _______” x _______”

connector Length: inches (Include length for clamp area)

Pipe-work offset? Yes No offset: inches

Material being handled:

cIrcLe one

Material Form: Powder Pellet Granule Slurry Liquid

Abrasive characteristics: High Medium Low

chemical Attack / cIP: Acid Caustic Salt Solution %:

FdA-Acceptable Application: Yes No

temperature range: °F / °C normal operation: °F / °C Surge condition: °F / °C

Pressure in pipe-work? Yes No Max PSI:

Vacuum in pipe-work? Yes No Inches in Hg:

Weighing application? Yes No batch Weight: lbs

Vibratory/gyratory equipment? Yes No throw: rPM:

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cLeAr-FLeX™ SdXSeAMLeSS tUbIng

clear-Flex SdX polyurethane: cLeArLY a better connector!

clear-Flex™ SdX – Designed for the need of the Global Processor!

• Static-Dissipative

• FDA-Acceptable for Food & Pharmaceutical Processing

• Provide full visual flow

• SDX outlasts rubber and fabric sleeves by 10 to 1 in the demanding applications of dry, abrasive materials processing!

We've steadily improved Clear-Flex's qualities over the years until we now proudly offer clear-Flex SdX, our 4th-generation product.

This custom-compounded polyether-based polyurethane meets ATEX requirements for static dissipation and both FDA and EC standards for food and pharmaceutical contact, while retaining flexibility, exceptional clarity and outstanding durability.

clear-Flex SdX Products

• Seamless roll tubing available in lengths up to 50 ft (15m) for cut-to-length connectors.

• Seamless roll tubing available in 10 diameters from 2" to 12" (57 to 308mm).

• Sheet goods available in 50” (1.27m) widths.

• Flanged, shaped & larger-diameter connectors available in custom sizes.

the Ultimate rubber replacement option with 10X the Abrasion resistance!

Clear-Flex™ SDX is your flexible connector solution when you need flexible connectors that are:

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cLeAr-FLeX™ SdXSeAMLeSS tUbIng & SLeeVeS

020, 040 and 060 clear-Flex Sleeves

Another innovation….custom diameter and length clear-Flex SdX connectors. Tapers, ovals, square, rectangular and flanged end connectors available using our custom “seamless splice” technology.

3 wall thicknesses available for spliced sleeves & roll goods

• 020 Clear-Flex (.020” /0.5mm)

• 040 Clear-Flex (.040” /1mm)

• 060 Clear-Flex (.060” /1.5mm)

Also available in custom shapes and welded flanged ends. Ask our Customer SErvice team for more details!

Installation Instructions: Clear-Flex SDX seamless polyurethane connecting sleeves are designed to be installed on gyratory

and vibratory equipment with enough slack to allow for the machine motion.

do not pull clear-Flex tight! A rule of thumb is to add 3” to 4” to the transition length in order to accommodate the machine’s

gyratory movement. Pulling the Clear-Flex product “tight” over the length of the gap between the machines will result in premature

sleeve failure.

clear-Flex™ SdX Seamless tubing Sizes

• 12.12" (308mm)

• 10.12" (257mm)

• 9.12" (232mm)

• 8.12" (206mm)

• 7.12" (181mm)

• 6.25" (159mm)

• 5.25" (134mm)

• 4.25" (108mm)

• 3.25" (83mm)

• 2.25" (57mm)

Standard diametersClear-Flex SDX is available in 10 standard diameters of seamless tubing with .030” (.76mm) wall thickness, in lengths up to 50 ft (15m).

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cLeAr-FLeX™ SdXSeAMLeSS tUbIng

clear-Flex™ SdX Specifications

• Clear, Transparent – See your processing flow!

• UV Stabilized.

• FDA Acceptable per CFR 21.177.1680 & CFR 21.177.2600 for food and pharmaceutical contact.

• EC 10/2011 compliant for food contact.

• Highly static-dissipative: Zone 20, 21, 22 compliant for use in explosive atmospheres.

• 0 to 190° F (-18 to 88° C) operating temperature.

• 82A durometer, clear, smooth finish, soft "rubbery" feel.

ATEX

ProPertY engLISH MetrIc AStM teSt

Specific gravity 1.12 1.12 D792

tensile Strength 4700 psi 32.4 MPa D412

Ultimate elongation >700% >700% D412

tear Strength, die c 410.0 lbs/in2 65.6 kN/m2 D624

Hardness: Shore A, 10s delay 82 82 D2240

taber Abrasion: mg loss: H-18, 1000g @ 1000 cycles 39 mg 39 mg D5963-96

comparable 55A neoprene rubber taber result 137 mg 137 mg D5963-96

Surface resistance 1.4 x 10⁶ ohm/sq 1.4 x 10⁶ ohm/sq D257

Static decay, MIL-PrF-81705d, 5kV to 50V, 12% rH 0.50 seconds 0.50 seconds FTMS101C 4046.1

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SLeeVe-WItHIn-A-SLeeVe™ connectorS

Sleeve-within-a-Sleeve™ connectors provide better dust control, easy installation, longer life and are more cost-effective!

the Solution:

Our sleeve-within-a-sleeve design eliminates product buildup. It combines an outer dust-control sleeve with a free-end inner sleeve to keep powder, pellets and other loose materials flowing. The inner sleeve extends a few inches into the inside of the spouting. Only the inner sleeve is in contact with the product. The outer sleeve is clamped top and bottom for dust-free seal.

Traditional flexible sleeves may allow product to become trapped between the inside of the sleeve and the outside of the pipe. Hose clamps at the sleeve bottom and steady product build up may combine to cut the sleeve material causing leaks and premature sleeve failure.

the Problem:

• More dust. • Lost product. • More housekeeping. • Replacement sleeve expense.

no leaks, longer sleeve life!

• Eliminates dust and product leakage • Reduces housekeeping & maintenance

• Reduces sleeve wear • Improves sanitation

• Increases safety

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rUbber tUbIng & SLeeVeS

the right rubber compound makes all the difference in durability and wear.

coMPoUnd deScrIPtIon

gum rubber Best Seller for dry materials processing. Excellent abrasion and tear resistance. Temperatures to 180° F (82° C).

neoprene rubber All purpose oil, grease and abrasion resistant. Temperatures to 212° F (100° C). Available in black static-conductive.

carboxylated nitrile rubberThe green alternative to Neoprene. Safer for the environment;

doesn’t release chlorine gas during decomposition. Excellent abrasion and oil resistance. Temperatures to 250° F (121° C).

nitrile rubber Best resistance to oil and grease as well as excellent abrasion resistance.3-A Sanitary available. Temperatures to 250° F (121° C).

ePdM rubber Handles acids, oxygenated solvents and wet or dry abrasive materials. Suitable for outdoor exposure. Temperatures to 290° F (140° C).

Silicone rubber Best for wet (wash-down) environments; dilutes acids.Suitable for extreme temperatures from -120° to 450° F (-84° to 232° C).

• connecting Sleeves • bulk bag filling bladders

• Pinch Valves • Load-out Sleeves

• Machine transitions • Vibration Isolation

Talk to our Customer Service team about the seamless rubber tubing product that is right for you!

Most Popular tubing compounds

We are your source for FDA and non-FDA rubber compounds. With hundreds of mandrel sizes in stock, We have the flexibility to provide you with the seamless rubber tubing designed for your process:

Ask our Customer Service team about other available compounds.

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rUbber tUbIng & SLeeVeS

AVAILAbLe dIAMeterS

AVAILAbLeLengtHS

AVAILAbLeWALL tHIckneSSeS conStrUctIon oPtIonS

1” (25mm) to 40” (1m) + I.D.

Custom Cut Lengths10 ft (3m) rolls

12 ft (3.6m) rolls24 ft (7.3m) rolls

48 ft (14.6m) rolls

1/16” (1.6mm)1/8” (3.2mm)

3/16” (4.8mm)1/4” (6.4mm)

– Mandrel-wrapped– Wrapped O.D finish– Smooth inside Wall

– Static Conductive Channel

– Fabric Reinforced– Custom Branding

ordering Information

Standard rubber tubing - We stock a variety of diameters and wall thicknesses based on our customers most popular sizes. Please check with our Customer Service team for availability.

custom rubber tubing

Additional diameters, constructions, and rubber compounds are readily available. given the manufacturing process involved, there may be a minimum quantity requirement. Talk to our Customer Service team for details on ordering the seamless rubber tubing you require. In addition, we can offer a number of alternative products without minimum production limits.

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StAtIc-condUctIVecHAnneL tUbIng

control static charges without the risk of wires contaminating your product.

FDA-acceptable inside and outside product contact surfaces. Make cut-to-length static-conductive sleeves quickly and easily. no static, no static worries!

Unique static-conductive layer is an integral component of the tubing wall circumference. Static conductive layer offers surface resistance of <.01 megohms.

Simply push a metal clip into each end and connect to metal spouting. Static-conductive channel is located under the branding strip on the outside of the tubing.

Available in two designs:

• 25 psi pressure rated hose

• Lighter weight non-pressure rated flexible tubing

Both feature a 1/8” (3.2mm) thick, white FDA-acceptable rubber tube and grey neoprene cover. choose from the following tubing compounds to meet your application requirements:

• White FDA Natural Gum Rubber

• White FDA Neoprene

• White FDA EPDM

• White FDA Carboxylated Nitrile

If you are looking for a non-FDA option black Static-conductive neoprene tubing is for you. N55C is a high grade Neoprene rubber

compound formulated to provide the properties of Neoprene - moderate oil resistance in addition to resistance to the elements.

The incorporation of special black fillers provides a high level of electrical conductivity in the finished products as well as abrasion

resistance. The compound is rated “conductive”.

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SIFt-Sock FAbrIc connectorS

We can provide fabric connectors that can be sewn into virtually unlimited shapes and designs. If you can design it, we can sew it!

• cut-to-length fabric tubing in lengths of your choice. Fast, easy, custom length connectors save time and money. Simply fold over the cut ends and secure with hose clamp.

• Snap-on “shock cord” hems make installation a snap. Sleeve stays in place during installation; won’t slip off pipe. Secure with hose clamp.

• Integrated band clamp hems allows the hose clamp to slide through the specially fabricated top and bottom hems. Easier sleeve installation and better protection against hose clamp cutting of the sleeve material.

• better static control with ClearFlex SDX polyurethane sleeve material. Or, choose stainless steel braided grounding wires.

• Shock cords – Sewn inside hems

to secure sleeves to spout openings.

•Support rings – Sewn into

the length of sleeves to prevent

collapse in negative pressure

applications.

•drawstring – Sewn inside hems

to secure sleeves to spout openings.

•ground Wire – Sewn inside

seam running the length of sleeves

to conduct static electricity for

improved grounding and safety.

•Flanges – Sewn into sleeve ends

to allow bolt-on installation to

flange plates.

Popular Sleeve options:

roUnd coVerSVibratory screeners, Hoppers and Silos, Barrels, Drums and Pails

SQUAre coVerSGaylords and Tote bins

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Sift-Sock™ fabrics are designed for a variety of applications.

• Sifter Sleeves that flex constantly while in use on vibratory and gyratory equipment require a soft, yet durable fabric to maximize wear.

• “Load out” and product transfer sleeves without substantial flex or motion are typically made from stiffer fabrics.

• Filter bags can be fabricated to any dimension from either woven or non-woven media. Natural, synthetic, chemically inert and high temperature materials are available.

• covers for machines, tote bins, drums and hoppers are designed to keep foreign material out and/or to prevent product leakage.

SIFt-Sock FAbrIc connectorS

Sift-Sock Fabrics•VinylCoatedNylon

•RubberCoatedNylon(RCNSuper)

•3–PlyNeoprene-coatedNylon

•NylonDuck

•4019NylonCordura

•NylonSatin

•PolyesterSateen

•#868BPolyester(spun-yarn)

•3x1TwillDacronPolyester(filament)

•#322Polyester(filament)

•StaticConductivePolyester

Multi-filament-180

•060Clear-Flex™SDX

•040Clear-Flex™SDX

•020Clear-Flex™SDX

•TeflexWhitePTFE(Laminate/Woven)

•#022WhitePTFEWoven

•Kevlar™

•AluminizedPara-Aramid(Kevlar™)

•Thermo-FlexSilicone-coatedNylon

•Armatex(Silicone-coatedFiberglass)

•Silicone-coatedNomex

ordering Information – Abrasion resistance, cleaning method, operating temperature etc. are all important considerations when selecting a Sift-Sock fabric. In order to supply you with a properly manufactured sleeve please ask you Sales rep for a Sketch form in advance. All sewn connectors are custom made and non-returnable.

Ask our Customer Service team for our current Sift-Sock Fabric sample book. We have dozens of fabrics and materials to meet your processing needs.

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Save more than money!Save time.....

Polyurethane corrugated sleeves do not rip. They develop a pin-hole leak that limits the amount of material that escapes. Less material lost means less clean up time.

Longer sleeve life means fewer sleeve changes. Fewer sleeve changes means you spend less time with downtime.

What is going through the sleeve?

Is your product dry, wet, oily, sticky, abrasive, food grade, high temp or low? With 30 years in the flexible connector business, We have learned why some sleeves succeed when others fail.

Polyurethane corrugated SleevesGet better connected with the best value in corrugated sleeves: Polyurethane. For dry processing applications, polyurethane has five times better abrasion resistance & ten times better flex fatigue resistance than neoprene, the most common rubber corrugated sleeve.

Molded corrugated sleeves are available in five different rubber compounds • Gum Rubber

• Neoprene

• EPDM

• Translucent Silicone

• Red Silicone

(Refer to Rubber Tubing & Sleeves for Compound Descriptions)

Polyurethane corrugated Sleeve Sizes

• 4” (102mm)

• 6” (152mm)

• 8” (203mm)

• 10” (254mm) I.D. x 12” (305mm) length long sleeve fit easily on gyratory, oscillating and vibratory equipment.

custom corrugated Sleeves – As a molded product, corrugated sleeves

do not lend themselves to easy customization. If you need a connector that is a special

length, diameter or other characteristic, talk to our customer service team. We can

supply molded corrugated sleeves in variety of diameters, lengths and materials.

ordering Information – We maintain a large inventory of corrugated

sleeves in all styles, sizes and compounds. Contact your distributor or Customer

Service team for quick pricing, selection and shipment!

MoLded corrUgAted SLeeVeS

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MoLded corrUgAted SLeeVeS

corrugated sleeves are the traditional backbone of flexible connections.

We offer all three standard styles in a variety of lengths, diameters & compounds, including ultra-tough polyurethane… and we maintain a large inventory of the most common size and material versions for immediate shipment!

For maximum flex life, choose the original Siftex design sleeve with more corrugations for improved wear and durability. Ideal for all types of vibratory and gyratory motion including screeners, sifters, dryers, conveyors, hoppers and more.

Siftex™ corrugated Sleeves

Sweco™ corrugated Sleeves

SIZeS: • 12” (305mm) length

• 4” (102mm)

6” (152mm)

8” (203mm)

10” (254mm) I.Ds

SIZeS: • 10 -3/4” (273mm) length

• 4” (102mm)

6” (152mm)

8” (203mm)

10” (254mm) I.Ds

Get better connected for all your Sweco™ style corrugated sleeves. 2” long clamping collars at each end.

coMPoUndS: • Clear polyurethane

Natural Gum Rubber

rotex™ corrugated Sleeves

SIZeS: • 12” (305mm) length

• 4” (102mm)

6” (152mm)

8” (203mm) I.Ds

• 16” (406mm) length

8” (203mm) I.D

We offer the 10-3/4” long Rotex™ design sleeves with the bead ring inside the cuff.

coMPoUndS: • Natural Gum Rubber

Neoprene Rubber

Silicone

EPDM Rubber

coMPoUndS: • Natural Gum Rubber

Neoprene Rubber

Silicone

EPDM Rubber

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If you processed only one type of product, we’d make only one type of screen cleaner... but because sifting and screening needs are so varied, We offer a complete line of screen cleaning balls and sliders!

dura-ball Screen cleaning devices

Sifter Sliders

dUrA-bALL SPecIFIcAtIonS

SIZeS coMPoUndS coLorS

• 5/8” (15mm)• 7/8” (22mm)

• 1” (25mm)• 1-1/8” (28.5mm)

• 1-3/8” (35mm)• 2” (50mm)

•MetalDetectable Polyurethane•Polyurethane•GumRubber•Neoprene•EPDM

•TranslucentSilicone

•FDAWhite•FDATan

•FDATranslucent•Black

SLIder SPecIFIcAtIonS

SIZeS HeIgHtS coLorS

Single Slider ring •7/8”(22mm)•25/32”(20mm)

•FDAWhiteNylon•FDAHytrelPolyester•FDAPolypropylene•HighHeatPolyester

cluster Sliders •15/16”(24mm)•27/32”(21.5mm)

Super-Wheel cluster Sliders: Roped one-piece construction keeps slider clusters evenly distributed across the screen surface and makes installation and removal fast and easy. Available in sizes to fit standard round screener equipment diameters, in the cluster slider height and material of your choice.

(Refer to Rubber Tubing & Sleeves for Compound Descriptions)

Screen cLeAnIng deVIceS

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bFM® FIttIngconnector SYSteM

Get Better Connected with...

Problem...

Improved dust control.Safer plant operation.

Better Sanitation.

Get Better Connectedin a snap with BFM® fittings!

Answer.

• Snap-in convenience

• dust-tight

• Perfect Fit

• no Leaks

• no Hose clamps

Product leaks & messy product build-up.

Difficult, time-consuming installation.

Perfect fit & seal.Sanitary, no build-up.

Fast, easy snap-in installation, No hose clamps.

®

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bFM® FIttIng FAct SHeet

1. bFM® connector and Spigot SizingBFM® fitting are available in a variety of diameters, lengths and connector compounds. The BFM® fitting system is composed of steel connector spigots and flexible connectors with matching molded end fittings that interlock with and disconnect from the spigot without need of tools.

The BFM® fitting system requires a steel spigot to be mounted to each equipment port, which then allows the BFM connector to be snapped in and out without tools or band clamps.

SPIgot dIAMeter StAndArd connector LengtHS (cL)

4” (100mm); 5” (125mm); 6” (150mm) 4” (100mm), 6” (150mm)

8” (200mm) – 26” (650mm) 4” (100mm), 8” (200mm)

2. bFM® tool-release connectorSpigots are also available with a release-tool hole for industries that require it. A small hole in the spigot allows the rod tool to be used to start the removal of the connector from the spigot.

3. bFM® fitting Metal Spigot MaterialsBFM® fitting spigots are available in three types of steel: 304L SS; 316L SS, and mild steel. Material certifications are available upon request.

Should you require custom length or tapered diameter connectors: It is strongly

recommended you order more

than one at a time. We maintain

a very large stock of the standard

connectors. It is impractical for us

to stock all the non-standard and

tapered sleeves our customers use.

To avoid downtime, We suggest you

order 2 or 3 of any non-standard

connector. We offer a “blanket order”

purchasing program to assist you.

4. Spigot Attachment optionsIn addition to welding directly on to spouting, BFM® spigots may be attached using:

• Quickconnect™ modular flanges

• tri-clover™ sanitary clamps

• Standard flanges

• compression couplings

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bFM® FIttIng FAct SHeet

connector MAterIAL teMP rAnge cHeMIcAL

reSIStAnce

Seeflex 020e -13° to 212° F /-25° to 100° C Good

Seeflex 040e -13° to 230° F (248° F Surge) -25° to 110° C (120° C Surge)

Outstanding

Seeflex 040AS -13° to 203° F /-25° to 95° C Excellent

teflex -40° to 500° F /-40° to 260° C Outstanding

LM3 -94° to 201° F (225° F Surge)-70° to 94° C (107° C Surge)

Very Good

LM4 0° to 302° F /-18° to 150C Very Good

FM1 breather bag 266° F /130° C continuous Not Applicable

the following materials may be used as an outer jacket to assist with continuous pressure and explosion containment

WM12K (Kevlar) 500° F/ 260° C continuous(572° F /300° C Surge)

Excellent

camlon 176° F/ 80° C Very Good

5. Alternative uses for bFM® fitting connectorsBFM® fitting connectors are available in a cap and bag style. These are very effective replacements for rubber caps and inspection covers. In addition, the bags come in longer lengths for use on sifter “overs” outlets as a collection method. The operator can see the bag as it fills and easily snap it out to empty as needed.

6. chemical and temperature resistance BFM® Connectors are available in all diameters and lengths in 9 different compounds.

8. Use of bFM® fittings under vacuum and pressureVacuum: BFM® fittings can be used in vacuum applications. The connectors are available with snap-band cuffs which are rated to 40” W.G. The ideal vacuum application is one where the connector is either stationary or undergoing oscillating motion.

Pressure: BFM® fittings are designed for positive pressure applications that are stationary or oscillating. The Seeflex material is extremely strong and capable of stretching 500% without rupture. We recommend the use of the Camlon outer jacket for applicationswheretheconnectorisrunningundercontinuouspressureortheWM12KKevlarCoverinoverpressureandpotentially explosive applications over the Seeflex material to prevent “ballooning.”

7. control of electro-static discharge

For applications where there is a possibility for static build-up, BFM® fitting recommends using a static conductive wire to connect the two BFM® fitting spigots together. Seeflex polyurethane connectors provide static dissipation of electro-static charge.

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bFM® connector MAterIAL SPecIFIcAtIonS

Seeflex: Best selling BFM® fitting connector material. Clear ether based thermoplastic polyurethane alloy.

• Will not conduct static but provides static dissipation of electro-static charge.

• Excellent abrasion resistance combined with smooth welded seam makes Seeflex your first choice for dust-free processing.

• Food Grade: FDA Acceptable per CFR 21.177.1680 & 177.2600, (EC) 1935/2004, 2023-2006, 2002/72/EC & 10/2011, USDA & 3A (20-). Atex Compliant: IBExU tested. Can be used in all dust explosion hazardous area’s.

ProPertY SeeFLeX 040e SeeFLeX 040AS SeeFLeX 020e

Hardness 90 Shore A 90 Shore A 90 Shore A

temp range -13° to 230° F (248° F Surge) -25° to 110° C (120° C Surge)

-13° to 203° F -25° to 95° C

-13° to 212° F-25° to 100° C

Ultimate elongation 593% 450% 548%

Permeability 0 CFM 0 CFM 0 CFM

Wall thickness 0.035” (0.9mm) 0.039” (1 mm) 0.019” (0.5mm)

Low temp Flexibility Good Good Good

tear Strength 67 N 51 N 24 N

tensile Strength 40 MPa 37 MPa 58 MPa

Surface Finish Gloss/Gloss Gloss/Gloss Gloss/Gloss

teflex: 100% PTFE fabric.

• Very Flexible, Dark Brown in color.

• FDA acceptable per CFR 21.177.1550.

• The process material covers the full pH scale. Teflex (PTFE) connectors will not be affected by either extreme caustic or acid products.

Fibre & Scrim

temp range

tensile Strength Permeability thickness Weave

PatternFabric

Weightchemical

resistance

PTFE-40° to 500° F-40° to 260° C

Warp: 90 kgFill: 100 kg

1.2 CFM/ft2 @ 0.5" wg

.019”(0.5mm)

Basket19 oz/yd2644 g/m2

Outstanding

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bFM® connector MAterIAL SPecIFIcAtIonS

LM3 Polypropylene:KellyCloth100%polypropylenewithawoventwillconstruction.

• LM3 connectors have been introduced for low temperature applications.

• FDA Acceptable for food contact, (EC) 1935/2004 & 10/2011.

construction Material temp range Permeability thread count

Fabric Weight color

Woven 2x2 Twill100%

Polypropylene-94° to 201° F (225° F Surge)-70° to 94° C (107° C Surge)

20-30 CFM /ft2 @ 0.5” wg

9” x 6”11.5 oz/yd2

393g/m2White

LM4 Polyester: White 100% woven polyester fabric offers good particle release and smooth finish.

• Very low air permeability combined with excellent flex fatigue resistance.

• FDA acceptable per CFR 21.177, (EC) 1935/2004 & 10/2011. Atex Compliant: IBExU tested. Can be used in all dust explosion hazardous area’s.

Flexi-connector: Clear, polyether thermoplastic polyurethane with 316SS wire-embedded hose.

• Excellent microbial resistance, tight bend radius & good hydrolytic stability.

• Lightweight, very flexible yet durable. CIP safe.

• FDA acceptable per CFR 21.177.2600, 21 CFR 175.105 (adhesives) and 177.1680, (EC) 1935/2004, 2023-2006, 2002/72/EC & USDA & 3A (20-27).

construction Material temp range Permeability thread count

tensile Strength

Fabric Weight

Surface Finish

Plain Weave100%

polyester0° to 302° F

-18° to 150° C0.5 to 1 CFM/ft2

@ 0.5” wg7.4” x 4.9”

Warp: 522 kgWeft: 745 kg

13.8 oz/yd2393 g/m2

Sourced and Heat Set

Material temp range Surface Finish Permeability Available

diameterstensile

Strength Wire Helix tearStrength

Ether- polyurethane

-4° to 185° F-20° to 85° C

Gloss/Gloss 0 CFM

3.9” (100mm)5.9” (150mm)8” (200mm)

9.8” (250mm)12” (300mm)

34 MPa 316 ss 96N/mm

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bFM® FIttIng connector InStALLAtIon

Step 1Ensure the BFM® spigot is clean and dry. Wiping a very thin layer of FDA lubricant on the inside makes connector snap-in very easy.

Step 4Push the seal toward the center of the fitting at a different point on the circumference. On large diameters this step may need to be repeated several times.

Step 2Seat the back of the connector into the BFM® spigot and release.

Step 5coMPLete. Now repeat the process for the other end of the connector.

Step 6Snap the second spigot ensuring that the welded seam of the connector is straight and that points A and b are directly in line. the bFM® fitting is now ready to go.

Step 3There is a possibility the seal will not fully snap out the first time, if so see Step 4.

A

b

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bFM® FIttIng SPIgot InStALLAtIon

In-line Offset Oscillating

Installation Gap (IG) and Connector Length (CL)

When welding the BFM® fitting spigots to your equipment, the installation gap (IG) must be accurately measured. Use the formulas shown as a guide to accommodate machine movement.

In-line static equipment: IG=CL-0.39” (10mm) (Minimum)

offset equipment: IG=CL-3/4” (20mm) (Minimum)

oscillating equipment: IG=CL-1.5” (40mm) (Minimum)

The BFM® spigot measures 3.4” long. It has a 2” long tail which may be cut shorter or cut on an angle to fit your existing pipe work.

It is important to weld the spigot onto your pipe work with the Installation gap and connector Length in mind. Use of BFM standard length flexible connectors will save you time and money.

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bFM® SPIgot WeLdIng InForMAtIon

do not cut the BFM® spigot and re-size before installation.

Tack BFM® spigot to correct-sized pipe.

Size spigot to pipe. Pipe circumference may need to be expanded or reduced to fit the BFM® spigot.

Peen the tacked joint to ensure correct fit.

Be careful to ensure that the circumference of the formed end after fitting and welding, remains the same size as supplied, to ensure fitting tolerance of the connector.

Weld the BFM® spigot on. Dress and polish to required standards.

If it is necessary to shorten the tail, do not cut the tail more than 1” (25mm) unless absolutely necessary. Welding any closer than 1” (25mm) to the head, could result in welding shrinkage effecting the tolerance of fit between the flexible connector cuff into the BFM® fitting.

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tAPered connectorS

LargedIA. tAPered connector MInIMUM LengtH (cL) Per dIAMeterS

650 550 550 500 450 400 350 350 300 250 200 150 100 x

600 500 500 450 400 350 350 350 250 200 150 100 x 100

550 450 450 400 350 350 300 250 200 150 100 x 100 150

500 400 400 350 350 300 250 200 150 100 x 100 150 200

450 350 350 350 300 250 200 150 100 x 100 150 200 250

400 350 300 300 250 200 150 100 x 100 150 200 250 300

350 300 250 250 200 150 100 x 100 150 200 250 350 350

300 250 200 200 150 100 x 100 150 200 250 300 350 350

250 200 200 150 100 x 100 150 200 250 300 350 350 400

200 150 100 100 x 100 150 200 250 300 350 350 400 450

150 100 100 x 100 150 200 250 300 350 350 400 450 500

125 100 x 100 100 200 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550

100 x 100 100 150 200 250 300 350 350 400 450 500 550

SmalldIA. 100 125 150 200 250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600 650

example: A tapered connector measuring 350mm diameter x 125mm diameter has a minimum connector length of 250mm.

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cUStoM connectorS

clear-Flex™ SdX polyurethane is now available in new custom connector designs.Our precision computerized cutting and welding technology allows us to turn your CAD drawing into a Clear-Flex™ SDX custom connector!

• ROUND and SQUARE / RECTANGULAR flanged connectors with or without bolt holes.

• TAPERED (conical) connecting sleeves with straight cuffs at each end.

• ROUND and SQUARE / RECTANGULAR machine / bin / trough covers.

• Connecting sleeves with stainless steel non-collapse rings.

clear-Flex SdX custom connectors

these new products feature smooth, durable welded seams. This eliminates the risk of sewing threads wearing out or falling into your product. Contact your Sales representative to learn more about how our computerized design, cutting and welding technology can help you spend less time with downtime!

(Our lead times are based on current production volumes)

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MetAL-detectAbLe ProdUctS

MAgnetHAne™ is a plastic or rubber compound that is both magnetically susceptible and enhanced for metal and x-ray detection. How can MAgnetHAne™ help you win the battle against foreign material contamination?

MAGNETHANE™ is available in thermoplastic resins and thermoplastic rubber compounds. In either form, MAGNETHANE™ provides both a very powerful magnetic susceptibility and excellent metal detectability. The plastic and rubber parts made from MAGNETHANE ™ can be trapped and detected like metal.

• USDA/FDA acceptable for food and pharmaceutical processing

• Custom MAGNETHANE™ compounds can be designed to replace common processing components

MAgnetHAne ™ connecting SleevesSifting and screening equipment utilize flexible sleeves for inlet and discharge connectors. MAGNETHANE’S detectability allows you to use your existing metal detection, x-ray screening and magnetic traps to help keep component particles out of your product, particles that may otherwise have gone undetected in your finished goods until it was too late.

Screen cleaning ballsWith the Magnetic Dura-Ball MD, standard in-line magnetic traps will capture virtually all particles, chips and fragments of the ball which escape the ball tray and enter your product stream. The Magnetic Dura-Ball MD is made from a homogenous blend of magnetically-reactive polyurethanes. The entire ball, from surface to core, has very strong attraction to magnetic fields. This provides greater safety and effectiveness than balls with steel cores.

• diameters: 2” (50mm), 1-5/8” (42mm), 1-3/8” (35mm), 5/8” (15mm)

• color: Light Gray

• FdA acceptable for direct food contact per CFR 21.177.2430 & CTS 75807

• Outstanding Rebound (70 -75%)

• Excellent abrasion resistance

• Available in Round, Oval,

Square or Rectangular sleeves

with or without mitered flanges

• diameters: 4” (102mm) & larger

• Lengths: up to 48” (1.2m)

* MAGNETHANE is a trademarked product of Belt Service Corporation.

bring us your product ideas and let us build a MAgnetHAne ™ product that is right for you!

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HI-FLeX tHerMoPLAStIc HoSe

When misalignment and movement are the problem, Hi-Flex hoses have the flexibility, expansion and contraction to withstand constant vibratory and gyratory motion.

Hi-Flex Hoses are:

• Puncture-resistant

• Abrasion-resistant

• Chemical-resistant

• UV /Ozone-resistant

• Flame retardant

Whether you’re moving...

• Pellets, powders, liquids, dust or fumes.

• Indoor or outdoor.

• Gravity flow, vacuum or pneumatic conveying.

discover the versatility of puncture-resistant Hi-Flex hose for...

• “Load-out” use.

• Dust collection & in-plant vacuum hose.

• Sifter & screener flexible connectors.

• Bulk bag filling head transitions.

• Material transfer.

• Lengths up to 50 ft (15m)

Available with an embedded-wire helix or an external plastic helix. The wire helix produces

a corrugated surface inside and outside the hose, while the plastic helix produces a

smooth I.D. for maximum product flow.

Hi-Flex hoses are available in a variety of compounds, including FDA-approved for

food contact and static-dissipative. Please refer to our website for more info.

cuffed HosesHi-Flex hoses are also available with soft cuffed ends for simpler connection to standard

spigots and connectors. Cuffs are the same material as the hose, but wire- and helix-free

and a standard 3” (75 mm) in length.

cuffed Hi-Flex hoses are available in:

• Wire-embedded TPU & TPR hoses

• Clear, white & black

• Diameters from 2” – 12” (50 – 300mm)

• Lengths up to 50 ft (15m)

• Vacuum resistant

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crUMb-cAtcHer™ VInYL tArPS

For improved sanitation and a safer, more professional-looking operation, get better connected with crumb-catcher™ vinyl tarps and spend less time with downtime!

Choose the convenience and savings of turnkey catch-cloth installation. We measure, design, fabricate and install catch-cloths based on your schedule and budget. our innovative welded construction eliminates threads thereby providing stronger, more durable seams.

BEFORE AFTERINSTALLATION

Call our Customer Service team today to discuss your requirements!

•Catchclothskeepyourconveyor

system and plant clean and safe.

•Catchclothsareeasytoempty,

clean and maintain.

•Heavydutyvinyl-coatednyloncloth

sections include brass grommets.

Available in multiple colors.

•Savetimeandmoneywith

complete measurement, fabrication

and installation service.

Planning and Installation

We will conduct a complete plant survey detailing your catch-cloth requirements.

1. There is a three to four week lead time to fabricate the vinyl catch-cloths after receipt of your purchase order.

2. Installation is scheduled during your bakery’s normal downtime. We work days, nights and weekends to meet your requirements.

3. Flexible payment plans are available to keep you on budget.

Put our experience to work for you.

We offer catch-cloths with innovative designs that are proven easier for your crew to remove, clean and re-hang. Many of our designs for high crumb areas do not require cloth removal for cleaning. The result is a cleaner, more efficient and safer operation.

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PtFe FLeXIbLe connectorS

Our selection of PtFe fabrics and flexible laminate films gives you the choice of breathable or dust-tight media.

PtFe offers:

• Excellent resistance to chemical attack

• Outstanding abrasion resistance

• Moisture resistance, Won’t mildew or rot

• Non-stick and easy to clean

• Flex fatigue resistant

PtFe Woven Fabric

PTFE Woven fabrics are woven from expanded PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), the most chemically and UV-radiation resistant yarn available. The release properties of PTFE act to help prevent build-up of contaminants, and also enables easy cleaning of the fabric. Years of outdoor exposure will not deteriorate the fabric as solar radiation will not weaken the yarn, nor will salt water, atmospheric pollutants, mold or mildew.

We offer two types of 100% PtFe woven materials. Both are white and food-grade per applicable US and EC regulations.

• PTFE Woven Fabric

• PTFE Woven (Teflex®) Laminate

PtFe Laminate

Our PTFE Laminate Film connectors have non-stick surfaces, resist most processing chemicals and can operate continuously at 600° F/316° C. The proprietary cross-laminated structure makes them resistant to tearing, and they are FDA, 3-A and EC compliant for food contact.

PTFE Laminate is FDA-acceptable, non-stick, very flexible laminated film with outstanding resistance to harsh chemicals and solvents. Immune to outdoor environments and environmental aging. Ideal for use with harsh c-I-P chemicals and extreme temperatures.

ordering Information – Contact

your distributor or our Customer

Service team to order standard or

custom PTFE products.

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PtFe FLeXIbLe connectorS

All-duct Flexible ductingAll-duct is a PTFE flexible ducting product for all your needs and for any environment. All-duct is the most versatile duct on the

marketplace and can be used in a wide range of challenging chemical applications and serves as an excellent barrier product in

pressure service.

texseal™ gaskets for PtFe connectorstexseal™ gasket tape is a widely tested and proven way to seal liquids and gases of any kind in wet or dry service. The highly fibrillated expanded PTFE exhibits excellent flexibility, compressibility & stability under high temperatures and high tensile strength. The chemically inert product resists creep relaxation and maintains a seal at extreme temperatures. texseal™ gasket tape is a flat sealant designed for surfaces requiring a strip or full-face gasket.

ALSo AVAILAbLe:

PtFe WoVen PtFe (teFLeX®) WoVen LAMInAte

PtFe (teFLon®) LAMInAte

Available in 15.3 oz/yd2 (520 g/m2)

fabric weight

Available in 9 oz/yd2 fabric with a 1 mil laminated coating of PTFE. The resulting fabric is

virtually dust-tight.

Available in the following wall thicknesses:

Lightweight - .005” (0.133 mm)Standard - .009” (0.23 mm)

Heavyweight - .020” (0.51 mm)

* Also available in other thicknesses,Ask your sales rep for more info.

•Excellentchemicalresistance.•ExtremethermalstabilityforC-I-Penvironments.•Ideal for connecting sleeves, transitions and machine covers.•Outlaststraditionalnylonfabricsinharshenvironments.•Easytocleannon-sticksurfaceforimprovedproductflow.•Flexfatigueandtearresistanceforbothfabricsrateexcellent.•Abrasionresistanceisverygood.•Bothfabricscanbesewnintoanunlimitedvarietyofshapes

and configurations to meet your requirements.•recommended for use on all types of vibratory and gyratory

equipment.

•Excellentflexfatigueresistance.•Multi-directionaltearstrength.•Outstandingchemicalresistance.•Excellentabrasionresistance.•Non-stick,easytoclean.•Dust-tight.•SunlightandUVresistant.•AvailableinWhite,Red&Translucent. •recommended for use on vibratory and

oscillating equipment only.

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We offer a complete line of filtration products!

dust collector cartridgesWe provide direct replacements for all oeM brand dust collector cartridges. Our proven filter designs increase efficiency, extend life, reduce maintenance costs and maximize collector performance. Cartridges are available in a variety of materials to suit your needs.

Filter bagsWe offer world-class quality bag-house filter bags. Choose among reverse air, pulse jet and shaker style fabric filter bags. Available bag materials include acrylic, fiberglass, PTFE, Nomex®, PPS, P-84, polypropylene and many others.

Filter cages

call us for a complete line of high quality, rugged filter cages. Our rigid wire designs offer maximum durability and filter bag support for use in pulse jet bag-houses. Cages available in carbon, galvanized and stainless steel for virtually all major brand replacement. We use only precision stamped or spun collars, pans and venturis in our filter cage products!

get better connected for all your dry filtration product needs!

Pleated Filter bagsOur Pleat+Plus® pleated filter bag technology can revitalize your system by solving the most common bag-house problem: lack of capacity. Pleat+Plus elements can double or triple filtration area, reducing air-to-cloth ratios significantly. Available in bottom load and top load designs.

SIFt-Sock™ FILtrAtIon ProdUctS

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MISceLLAneoUS ProdUctS

replacement Screen Products

Molded Silicone bellows

We offer OEM quality replacement screens in a variety of metal alloys and synthetic woven cloth.

• Screen panels with plain or grommet edges.

• Pre-tensioned round screens.

• Cylindrical rotary screens with polyurethane or fabric edges.

• Vibratory hooked screens in a wide range of hook styles.

• Roll goods, pre-cut pieces, and special fabrication services.

Molded flexible connector designed for loss-in-weight systems. Choose from two silicone compounds.

• Translucent silicone which is FDA-acceptable per CFR 177.2600.

• Black silicone which is static-conductive.

Both offer low axial and lateral force and flexible stretch for easy installation.

• Temperatures from 0° to 400° F (-18° to 204° C)

• Air and dust-tight

• Available Length: 4-1/4” (107.9mm)

call for all your replacement screen needs. With years experience and our partnership with an industry-leading ISO 9001:2000 certified wire cloth fabricator, you can depend on us for consistent sizing... every time!

• Available diameters

• 2-1/2” (63.5mm) • 3” (76.2mm) • 4” (101.6mm)

• 6” (152.4mm) • 8” (203.2mm) • 10” (254mm)

• 12” (304.8mm) • 14” (355.6mm)

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HoSe cLAMPS

We are your source for all types of connector hose clamps. We have clamps to fit your flexible connectors that will give you the value and durability you are looking for.

Quick-release Hose clamps - 304 Stainless Steel band & Housing

Heavy-duty t-bolt Hose clamps 304 SS band, bolt & nut

Spiral double Hose clamps counter-clockwise Spiral Hose

dIAMeter rAnge (o.d.) PArt nUMber

2” to 12” HC212

2” to 13.25” HC213/SS

2” to 48” HC248

10” to 16” HC1016

14” to 18” HC1418

dIAMeter rAnge (o.d.) PArt nUMber

3” to 3-3/16” TBC-SS079

4” to 4-5/16” TBC-SS112

5-9/32” to 5-9/16” TBC-SS139

5-7/8” to 6-11/32” TBC-SS161

6-17/32” to 6-13/16” TBC-SS174

6-7/8” to 7-3/8” TBC-SS187

7-29/32” to 8-3/8” TBC-SS213

8-21/32” to 8-5/16” TBC-SS226

dIAMeter rAnge (o.d.) PArt nUMber

3” to 3-3/16” TBC-SS079

4” to 4-5/16” TBC-SS112

5-9/32” to 5-9/16” TBC-SS139

5-7/8” to 6-11/32” TBC-SS161

6-17/32” to 6-13/16” TBC-SS174

6-7/8” to 7-3/8” TBC-SS187

7-29/32” to 8-3/8” TBC-SS213

White FdA hose clamp cover available:

Slides over clamp & stops edge cutting.

ordering Information – If the size and style you need isn’t represented above, contact our Customer Service team about special order hose clamps.