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- Type: Multi-Function Packaging Machine
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By combining a small footprint horizontal motion conveyor with a gentle motion
tumbler, Maxpack has produced an integrated seasoning system that delivers
precise feed rates and optimum throughputs for greater bagging efficiency.
A Revolution for
Smarter Seasoning Smarter Seasoning
Removing the tumble-drum on the FastBack can be done
by hand, thanks to a no-tools band style clamp.
TO SEASON snacks, many
manufacturers use weigh belt
systems and vibratory
feeders. While effective,
weigh belt systems
can be very costly and require
high levels of maintenance
and sanitation
control. Vibratory systems
frequently encounter
product buildup and
can be difficult to clean.
An alternative solution
has been developed
by Heat and Control, Inc.
which combined a tumble
drum with its FastBack
cross feed horizontal
conveyor into a single
compact system called
the FastBack Revolution
On-line Seasoning System. The
company says this innovation offers
manufacturers superior feeding
control and seasoning coverage,
coupled with ease of use and economical
operation.
The FastBack conveyor uses a
simple but effective product sensor
that accurately measures and adjusts
the seasoning application rate
to provide just the right amount of
seasoning. In a patented Excalibur
delivery module, seasoning is dispersed
without the constant adjusting
and clogging of piccolo tube augers
or the seasoning buildup vibratory
feed systems are noted for.
The integrated design between
conveyor and delivery module concentrates the main seasoning flow
and then disperses it out for even
product coverage and the elimination
of skips in the product stream.
And the Excalibur unit can be removed
in seconds without tools,
simply by unlatching the unit for
fast seasoning changeovers.
Low breakage with or
without seasoning
Through the study of tumbling
cycles, Heat and Control has
combined just the right ratio of
tumble action and gentle handling
to properly mix the seasoning
and base product and provide superior seasoning coverage.
Weighing just under 13.5 kg,
the built-in tumble drum
is easily removed with a
no-tools band style
clamp for sanitation and
flavour changes. In addition,
a built-in hook
makes removal and reinstallation
a simple, one
person job.
A unique feature of
the Revolution system is
that the conveyor and
tumbling system is all
one unit and therefore do
not have a drop step between
the two, making
the overall system gentler
to product. In addition,
the tumbling action
may be turned off independently of
the conveying action when nonseasoned
products are run, eliminating
any breakage caused by the
tumbling action.
The flex wall seasoning auger/
dispenser gently massages the seasoning toward the auger to help prevent worm
holes and dry spots caused by clumping of seasoning.
The liner can be easily removed for
superior sanitation, and comes with a full 5-
year warranty.
Direct Control System and
Auto-Feed-Adjust
The Direct Control system automatically
measures the product going into the system and
adjusts the seasoning application rate based on
an operator's setting. This system is standard
with all Revolution systems or may be upgraded
to a PLC driven recipe system.
The FastBack Revolution seasoning system
incorporates a special controls architecture that
not only simplifies operator inputs but also allows
the entire system to be custom configured
on-site without the need for special programming.
Another Heat and Control exclusive feature
is the optional Auto Feed Adjust which ties the
seasoning and the scale/bagger together
through a control system that monitors and
optimises both the scale/bagger performance
and the seasoning system performance. AFA
automatically finds just the right product
throughput rate to achieve the highest levels
of performance from both systems and continually
monitors and adjusts these levels without
the need for operators to move photoeyes or
tweak the throughput ranges, etc.
AFA, in conjunction with the other features
above, overcomes one of the biggest problems
associated with On-Machine type systems.
Most systems either have good seasoning ontime
but starve the scale, causing missed cycles;
or they slightly overfeed the scale, causing
the seasoning system to stop and start and
provide sporadic seasoning application. AFA
monitors, finds and adjusts the proper rate automatically
to optimise both the scale and the
seasoning systems, saving thousands of dollars
each year. AFA requires either a FastBack
50E cross feed conveyor or Revolution Gate
and Recipe driven control system
