Heat and Control FastBack 4.0 horizontal motion conveying technology

FastBack 4.0 is the latest horizontal motion conveying technology from Heat and Control.

Since its introduction in 1995, FastBack conveyors have provided benefits to the food processing markets such as near zero breakage and product damage, no loss of coatings or seasonings, reduced sanitation and associated downtime, and quiet, smooth and trouble-free operation.

The latest version retains all the benefits of the previous model, and includes: instant reversing capability, trouble-free – no preventive maintenance, no lubrication; no flexures, no linear bearings, no bushings; long design life; high pressure washdown capability; fewer moving parts (by 70%); easy maintenance — only two wrench sizes needed for all operations — 13 and 17 mm; and small footprint for both ease of installation and ease of sanitation.

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.

Heat and Control teamed up with industrial bearing manufacturer SKF (AB SKF) to develop the patented design for the product.

It 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 70 db range. There are no pinch points or moving arms to cover and to protect, which further improves the working environment, and it provides high travel rates.

FastBack 4.0 was launched at the Pack Expo International 2022 in Chicago, USA in October. The FastBack 4.0 (100) is the first of future releases of FastBack 4.0 drive design and capacity options/sizes and will be on display next at the Interpack 2023 tradeshow in Dusseldorf, Germany.