FM1 Breather | BFM® Fitting
Superior to traditional hose clamped canvas/cloth/rubber connectors
The FM1 is a polyester needle felt breather bag.
Use the FM1 for breathing applications such as venting hoppers and other contained vessels. The BFM® breather may become required as the BFM® connectors create a 100% sealed system.
Physical Properties
Fibre: Polyester multi-filament scrim supported needle felt
Construction/Finish: Heat set, singed & superglazed one side
Colour: White
Thickness: 1.7mm / 1/16 inch
Weight: 550 g/m2 16.22 oz/yd2
Max. Operating Temp: 130˚C / 266˚F
Max. Surge Temp: 150˚C / 302˚F
Bursting Strength: 45.7 kg + / 100.75 lb +
Surface Resistance (Ohms): 108
Air Permeability: (cm3 /cm2 /sec@125Pa) 17, (ft3 /ft2 /min@0.5” wg) 33
Key Features/Uses
- Designed for breathing applications such as venting hoppers and other contained vessels
- The BFM® breather may become required as the BFM® connectors create a 100% sealed system
Available Sizes
Diameters: Ø100mm (4"), Ø125mm (5"), Ø150mm (6") through to Ø650mm (25 ¹⁹/₃₂") in 50mm (2") increments
Lengths: 100mm (4") then in 50mm (2") increments up to 1,000mm (39 ½")
Complies With
FDA 177.2800 and EU No 10/2011, EN1186-3:2002, 1935/2004.