Heat and Control debuts horizontal motion conveyor

Heat and Control Inc. released FastBack 4.0’s horizontal motion conveying technology at Pack Expo International 2022.

Since its introduction in 1995, FastBack conveyors have brought many benefits to food processors – near zero breakage and product damage; no loss
of coatings or seasonings; greatly reduced sanitation and associated down time;
quiet, smooth and trouble-free operation, the company said.

The conveyor retains the benefits of previous Fastbacks such as instant reversing capability; no preventive maintenance, no lubrication; no flexures, no linear bearings, no bushings; high-pressure washdown capability; fewer moving parts (by 70%); easy maintenance; and a small footprint.

Fastback 4.0 is a circular to linear drive horizontal motion conveyor, a new solution in horizontal motion conveying. A key design feature is a rotational (circular) drive motion that produces a horizontal (linear) motion. The circular to linear drive efficiency converts rotational motion into pure horizontal motion while also supporting the vertical weight of the pan. This is an innovation in design that has achieved multiple international patents and capacity that is found in no other design.

Heat and Control teamed up with industrial bearing manufacturer SKF (AB SKF) on the conveyor. The development partnership resulted in a precise and customized application that meets the goal of transforming the horizontal motion conveyor category.

This model is smaller and thinner to fit in a wide variety of locations, reverses
instantly giving more control over product handling and has an ultra-quiet 70db
range. There are no pinch points or moving arms to cover and to protect which
further improves the working environment.