A leading sugar manufacturer was facing severe dust leakage from corrugated rubber connectors on their gyratory screen deck. Sugar dust gave rise to secondary explosion, hygiene and poor cosmetic appearance concerns. Downtime and replacement parts costs were significant.
BFM® fitting
100% dust tight seal
Rubber sleeve – replaced every 5 weeks, constant dust leakage
BFM fitting – replaced after 38 weeks, dust free operation
Cost saving – £2,900 per annum