As FABEX Tokyo 2026, the international food and beverage exhibition, drew to a close, one set of figures attracted attention across the global restaurant equipment industry: renovation orders for Japanese revolving sushi stores increased by 41.7% year on year, and 72% of those projects chose fixed-point conveyor belt equipment instead of traditional full-loop conveyor belts. At the same time, more than 60% of newly opened sushi restaurants in Japan’s Kanto and Kansai regions have been equipped with smart rail delivery carts. This is not simply an equipment upgrade. It is a shift in the underlying logic of the sushi restaurant business — from “dishes circulating continuously” to “precise fulfillment on demand.”
In this transition, HaiSheng Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is leveraging 16 years of manufacturing experience in rotating hot pot equipment and Rotating Sushi Equipment, a 10,000-square-meter manufacturing plant, and a technical engineering team of more than 100 people to provide global chain restaurant brands with a complete product matrix, from Rotating Sushi Equipment to Export Standard Sushi Fixed-Point Conveyor Belt Equipment.
Why the Industry No Longer Needs a Conveyor Belt That “Never Stops Moving”
The fundamental problem with traditional full-loop conveyor belts is that dishes keep circulating whether or not they are taken. A piece of sushi may travel around the restaurant for dozens of minutes, steadily losing freshness before finally being discarded. The 2023 “sushi terrorism” incidents in Japan’s restaurant industry further intensified consumer concerns about hygiene on open conveyor belts, pushing major chains to reconsider how food is presented. Sushiro was among the first to shift its operational focus toward on-demand delivery through its “express lane” and launched the digital conveyor experience “Digiro.”
This change means the core value of sushi equipment is no longer simply “making plates move.” It is “delivering the right dish to the right seat at the right time.” HaiSheng’s Export Standard Sushi Fixed-Point Conveyor Belt Equipment is designed around this logic. Once a dish is completed in the kitchen, it is delivered directly to the designated table exit without passing other seats, eliminating food loss caused by empty circulation. With a freshness detection system, the delivery time of every dish is tracked in real time. If a dish exceeds its preset time limit, the system automatically prompts staff to remove it, helping keep food waste below 3%.
Equipment Strength: Engineering Details from Frame Structure to Conveyor Chain
Moving toward intelligent delivery systems does not mean manufacturing quality can be compromised. On the contrary, more complex tracks and more modules demand even higher structural stability and long-term reliability.
HaiSheng’s Rotating Sushi Equipment uses a double-layer stable frame structure upgraded from Japanese craftsmanship. The main frame is made of thickened 304 stainless steel, maintaining long-term resistance to deformation under high-frequency continuous operation. The modular design allows each conveyor section to be assembled quickly. For chain brands, this means a significantly shorter installation cycle for new stores and greater flexibility for later layout adjustments.
For the conveyor chain, HaiSheng uses acrylic silent material instead of traditional metal chains, balancing smoothness, wear resistance, and quiet operation. More importantly, both the rotating sushi equipment and rotating hot pot equipment are equipped with an independently developed adjustable tensioning device. Operators can fine-tune belt tension at any time, slowing the aging of chains and belts and reducing long-term maintenance costs.
Intelligent Variable-Track Delivery: When the Track Begins to “Think”
HaiSheng’s intelligent rail delivery system responds at the technical level to the industry’s dual expectations for delivery efficiency and dining experience. The system supports precise positioning, automatic U-turns, and obstacle avoidance and correction for delivery carts within complex track networks. A built-in route calculation engine plans the optimal route based on the delivery destination, shortening customer waiting time.
In actual operation, plate displacement and spillage during transport are common pain points for delivery equipment. HaiSheng has made several improvements to the carrying platform: adding protective guards, improving surface flatness, and strengthening anti-slip and anti-tilt structures. At the same time, the power control system smooths startup, stopping, and turning, reducing body vibration and adjusting operating parameters according to restaurant floor conditions. These accumulated engineering details are directly reflected in the stability of the equipment during real-world operation.
On the customer experience side, the appearance of the smart delivery cart can be customized into train, spaceship, or other IP figures, adding a shareable element of fun to the meal. The entire delivery process forms a closed loop with the tablet ordering system, plate return system, and gashapon machine. After customers place an order, the dish is delivered by the rail cart. After eating, they place empty plates into the return slot. The system automatically counts the plates and triggers the gashapon game. At checkout, the system automatically identifies plate types and calculates the bill, with no staff intervention required throughout the process.
Full-Chain Capability and Global Market Validation
HaiSheng’s core capability is not limited to manufacturing individual machines. The company provides one-stop service covering restaurant flow design and planning, R&D and manufacturing, production testing, and installation and maintenance. It covers the full back-of-house equipment needs for Rotating Sushi Equipment and rotating hot pot equipment, including sushi machines, fryers, griddles, and other supporting equipment. All products have obtained EU CE, US NSF, and UL certifications, meeting import compliance requirements in major markets such as North America and Europe. Products are currently exported to more than 20 countries and regions, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, Malaysia, Thailand, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, and Portugal.
In the domestic market, HaiSheng has formed long-term partnerships with chain restaurant brands such as Xinyifan, Wansui, Sushijiang, Heting, Hezhixian, and Dalixi. Whether customers need Hama-Sushi-style sushi belt equipment, Sushiro-style systems, Kura-style rotating sushi equipment, or Sushijiang-style sushi equipment, HaiSheng can provide customized configurations based on restaurant space, structural conditions, investment budget, and brand positioning. Rotating Sushi Equipment can be paired with a constant-temperature freshness preservation system, bridge/overpass system, freshness detection system, self-ordering touchscreen system, and automated checkout and settlement system. Rotating hot pot equipment can integrate variable-track smart delivery cart systems, ambient light strips, overhead smoke exhaust systems, multi-function drawers, and other modules.
As the global sushi restaurant industry moves from “conveyor belts” to “smart tracks,” the standard for measuring the value of equipment manufacturers is also changing. It is no longer about who can build a longer conveyor belt. It is about who can use engineering capability to help every plate of sushi reach the customer in better condition, in less time, and with less waste. HaiSheng Intelligent Technology continues to invest along this track.
