Bunting Construction Standards
The availability and specifics of special construction standards vary among and within product lines. Please contact Bunting® for current information on the products in which you are interested.
Utility Grade (BMC 50 Spec)
Separation equipment made to our utility grade specs is recommended for use in applications where products are inert and typically not intended for human consumption.
Utility grade equipment is used primarily for handling granular or pelletized materials without concern for product retention.
Powder Grade (BMC 100 Spec)
This equipment is built primarily for handling fine powders that must flow cleanly with minimum product retention. Interior seams are fully welded and ground smooth.
Powder grade is intended for applications where products will not be used for human consumption.
Food Grade (BMC 200 Spec)
Food grade construction is designed for applications where products for human or animal consumption are handled as an ingredient in a finished product. Construction criteria assume that the product will undergo a finishing process that will eliminate the potential for bacterial contamination.
Equipment features FDA-approved gaskets and seals. Stainless steel is the primary material. All mating panels are formed or welded into one continuous surface.
Sanitary Grade (BMC 300 Spec)
Sanitary grade units are made to be used where products destined for human or animal consumption are handled in final form. This grade follows many of the guidelines set by the USDA-3A standard for sanitary fabrication. These separators feature FDA-approved gaskets and seals and special interior and exterior finishes, including optional electro-polishing. Bunting® was the FIRST to have special sanitary grade models earn the USDA, AMS-Acceptance: They meet or exceed the USDA, AMS criteria as published in the NSF/ANSI/3-A 14159-1 2002 specifications and bear the USDA, AMS Meat and Poultry Accepted Equipment logo.
