Guide ring

BFM® connectors can be fitted with stainless steel or plastic support rings to help keep the connector walls open. Most BFM® fitting connectors are available with support rings to help maintain the shape of the connector and keep the walls open for product flow, particularly when under vacuum or for longer lengths. Rings are fully encased in the material on the outside of the connector and, therefore, don't come into contact with product flowing through the connector. Application Useful in both negative and positive pressure situations, rings help support the walls of the connector in higher pressure environments. Exclusions Tapered connectors cannot be made with rings. See Specifications below for details on which connectors can have Rings. Key Features Keeps connector walls open under vacuum Supports connector walls under higher positive pressures Rings are fully encased and don't contact product flow Physical properties Material/Fibre SS (Stainless Steel T304L) or PE (Plastic) Can be applied to Seeflex 040E Connector, Corner Connector 040E, Seeflex 040AS Connector, Teflex NP Black Connector, Teflex NP Opaque Connector, LM3 Connector, LM4 Connector, Teflex Woven Connector, and Blanking Sock. Seeflex 020 Connector on Request. Maximum Number of Rings (on a single connector) All permitted materials (except Teflex NP): 10, Teflex NP Ø150mm - 500mm: 8, Teflex NP Ø100 & 125mm: 6 Multiple rings evenly spaced at a minimum CL< 850mm (331/2”): 100mm (4”) apart (max 4) CL ≥ 850mm (331/2”): 200mm (6”) apart (max 10)