Flexible Connectors

Bulk Bag Loader

A fully sealed, inflatable Bulk Bag Loading head that makes hygienic loading a breeze.

Product Description

This bulk bag loader (also known as a bulk bag filler) is a three-layered, inflatable filling head featuring a stainless steel core fully encased in Seeflex ether-based urethane.

Includes a flexible, USDA-Approved external air inlet and fitting that plugs into an 8mm pneumatic air-line to inflate the super strong & flexible outer layer.
The T-shaped push-in air connector features a built-in pressure-relief valve (set at 6psi) to avoid over-inflation.
Top of loader simply snaps into a BFM^® fitting spigot and features a fully encapsulated stainless steel ring to support lower end.
Inflates in seconds and seals tight on the neck of bulk bag, eliminating product leaks.
Much safer for workers hands as there are no clamps or pinch points.
Can be used on bulk bags with or without plastic liners.

NB: Pneumatic air-line is recommended to operate between 3-4 psi, up to a maximum of 6psi. Bulk Bag Loader should not be inflated without a bag neck over over it.

Key Features

Inflates in seconds, tight seal on bulk bag neck

Can be used on bulk bags with or without plastic liners

Fully encapsulated stainless steel ring to support lower end

USDA, EC and ATEX compliant

Bulk Bag Loader
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Specifications

Specifications Sheet

Installation Guide

Physical properties

Material/Fibre

Seeflex -Ether-based thermoplastic polyurethane

Colour

Transparent

Construction/ Finish

Gloss/Gloss

Wall Thickness (+/- 10%)

0.9 mm / 1/32 inch

Breathable

Hardness (Shore A)

Tensile Strength (MPa)

Ultimate Elongation

593

Tear Strength – Die C (N)

Dust tight?

Yes

Operating Conditions

Max. Operating Temp

110ºC / 230ºF

Operating Temp Range

- 25 to 110˚C / - 13 to 230˚F

Surface Resistivity (0hms)*

10¹⁰

Vibration

N/A

Oscillation

N/A

Compression

Certification and Compliance

FDA and USDA

FDA 21 CFR 177.1680 & 177.2600 and USDA

3A Certified

Manufactured from 3A 20-27 certified Seeflex Material and the BFM® cuff and spigot system is a 3A certified 63-04 sanitary fitting.

EU Approved

(EC) 1935/2004, 2023–2006 & 10/2011

Atex Certified

IBExU tested. Approved for all dust explosion hazardous areas. Some restrictions apply.

Dimensions

Available Diameters

Ø150mm - Ø450mm (in 50mm increments)

Applicable Connector Lengths

All are 330mm

(measured from bottom of cuff to end of steel ring at bottom of loader)

Options

Available as Tapered?

Quick Access Port Option?

Before BFM®fitting

non-BFM® connector used to fill a bulk bag

Non-BFM® sleeve used to fill a bulk bag.

After BFM®fitting

BFM® Bulk Bag Loader with bag for filling

Dust-free Bulk Bag Loading

Installation Tip:

How to set your Bulk Bag Loader regulator

Although the BFM® Bulk Bag Loader has a built-in pressure-relief valve, it is still recommended that your air inlet regulator is set to a maximum level of 6PSI as an additional safeguard against over-inflation.

We also recommend using a precision regulator like the IR1000 series from SMC.

In this quick video , our Technical Lead, Matthew Bailey, explains the proper procedure to set your regulator.

Tips and Guides

For some useful technical tips and information get you started with selecting the BFM® fitting system.

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Installation Process

Helpful information for the entire installation process, from measuring up for the initial welding of your spigots to snap-fitting your connectors.

Installation Guides

Product Option

Tool Release (TR)

For added security, this option has a significantly firmer snap-band that makes it virtually impossible to remove by hand and requires a specially shaped tool.

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