IBO Retrofits

Reduce your cost per can!

HeatTek's Inside Bake Oven (IBO) retrofit solutions are designed to improve production performance, energy efficiency, product quality, and equipment reliability. Each retrofit is engineered to integrate with existing systems and can be implemented individually or as part of a comprehensive modernization strategy.

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WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS?

Increase Conveyance Efficiency

Increase the can quality and flexibility for different can sizes and decrease tipovers, equipment downtime and labor-intensive maintenance for your IBO.

Synthetic Belt Conversion Retrofit

Replaces traditional metal conveyor belts with lightweight kevlar (synthetic) belting.

Reduces energy consumption
Increases production throughput (15–20%)
Eliminates metal fines and contamination
Prevents product scratching
Improves transfer stability
Lowers conveyor power requirements

Slidebed Retrofit

Replaces worn belt support structures with upgraded materials and modular designs.

Full system replacement of current design
Capability to replace ceramic wear components, if required
Option to upgrade to AR-400F hardened steel
Improved maintenance capabilities
Extended belt life

Tight Pack Retrofit

Installs systems to stabilize cans and prevent tipping.

Prevents tip-over
Cable-based systems with adjustable tension
Non-cable options (formed metal guide plates)
Supports multiple can sizes
Customizable complexity

Belt Tracking Retrofit

Upgrades tracking systems to ensure the belt tracks consistently along the centerline.

Fife tracking system
Ensures belt tracks down the middle
Limits side-to-side movement
Supports long ovens with pinch rollers
Reduces wear and downtime

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Increase Airflow Efficiency

Increase the can quality and flexibility for different can sizes and decrease tipovers, equipment downtime and labor-intensive maintenance for your IBO.

Supply Duct Retrofit

Improves airflow uniformity and heat transfer within the oven.

Turning vanes for uniform airflow
Improved perforated plates
Enhanced nozzle assemblies
Better temperature consistency

Duct Door Retrofit

Adds access doors to supply duct for maintenance and inspection.

Easier cleaning
Improved inspection
Reduced downtime

Fresh Air Retrofit

Adds filtered fresh air inlets to balance oven airflow.

Prevents extreme negative pressure at conveyor openings
Improves can stability
Ensures all oven doors are closed as designed
Enhances airflow control

Exhaust Retrofit

Upgrades exhaust systems for proper airflow and VOC removal.

Improved VOC capture
Optimized airflow
Reduces contamination
Supports compliance

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Sustainability

Optimize your IBO's energy consumption to reduce operational costs, ensure regulatory compliance, and strengthen your environmental stewardship.

Burner / Gas Train Retrofit

Modernizes combustion system for safety and efficiency.

NFPA 86 compliance
Low NOx capability
40:1 turndown ratio
Fuel savings
Parallel positioning control

Electric Conversion Retrofit

Converts oven to electric or hybrid operation.

Supports sustainability goals
Reduces carbon emissions
Improved control
Flexible energy use

Heat Recovery Hood Retrofit

Captures heat from discharge and reuses it.

Reduces energy consumption
Preheats incoming air
Optional VOC scrubbing

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Increase Production

Increase your IBO's production capacity and fulfill larger contracts.

Zone Extension Retrofit

Extends oven length by adding an independent heating zone.

Increases production
Extends dwell time
Independent control
Includes airflow upgrades

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FEATURED EQUIPMENT

IBOs

HeatTek offers a wide range of custom inside bake ovens (IBO) that serve your industry’s specific needs including the metal packaging industry.

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Pin Ovens

HeatTek Pin Ovens offer increased line speed, size flexibility, reduced energy consumption, condensed equipment footprint & more.

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OBOs

HeatTek batch ovens are designed & built to provide the greatest efficiency & innovative use of space, energy & transportation.

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Can Washers

In-depth system and process knowledge enables HeatTek to meet your exact specifications and production requirements.

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HOW CAN HEATTEK SUPPORT YOUR EQUIPMENT IN THE FIELD?

Click on one of the links below to learn more about our service offering, to buy spare parts or to see what retrofit options may be available to you. We support equipment made by any manufacturer - even if it's not HeatTek!

Parts & Service

From ovens to washers to impregnation systems, we’ll be your trusted partner to provide the parts and service you need quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

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Parts

At HeatTek, our Spare Parts Team is dedicated to providing premium customer service and a quick turnaround time to ensure you have the parts you need.

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