What are the four approved methods of document destruction?

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What is the typical lifecycle of your conveyors in document destruction applications?

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Are your conveyors easy to integrate with our existing equipment?

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What is the lead time for a custom conveyor system?

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Do you offer spare parts and replacement belts for your conveyors?

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Can I order a conveyor in any color?

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How do you ship your conveyors?

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What types of materials can your conveyors handle?

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Fluent Conveyors - The leading conveyor manufacturer

Applications

Document destruction

Conveyors for document destruction facilities

Streamline document destruction operations with conveyor systems manufactured and engineered in the USA.

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Document destruction conveyors made in the USA

Maximize shredding and recycling efficiency with our American-made conveyors. We build our conveyors to the highest quality standards.

All conveyors are fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity.
Formed using heavy-duty steel plate, rectangular tubing, and structural channel.
Precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets.
Extensively tested and inspected before shipment.
3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing.
All hardware is grade 8 for maximum performance.
Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability.
Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability.
25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads.
Dodge, Nord, and SEW drives matched to application torque.
Goodyear, Flexco belt options resistant to rips, tears, and impacts
ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code.
Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in the USA.
Baldor, Leeson, Toshiba TEFC motors selected for 24/7 operation.

Our conveyors deliver exceptional durability, strength, and longevity under punishing conditions.

Document destruction conveyors made in the USA

Conveyor options and features

Explore a wide array of customization options available for our conveyors:

Platforms

steel catwalks and operator platforms.

Optional 60° tumble-back configuration for metered feeding applications

Transition hoppers

custom infeed and discharge hoppers.

Pushers

linear actuators for transferring materials.

Compliance

designed to local codes and standards.

Chutes

custom steel chutes to discharge sorted materials.

Structural steel

support frames, stairs, mezzanines.

Custom lengths, widths, and heights.

Diverter gates

pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators.

Custom inclines to meet your needs.

Electrical

UL-listed panels, components, and wiring.

We can build a custom conveyor solution to your exact specifications.

Conveyor Specs

We design and build each conveyor for ease of maintenance, longevity, and performance.

Inclines

up to 35 degrees.

Capacities

up to 25,000 lbs chain pull.

Speed

50-400 ft/min variable speed via VFD.

Rollers

impact rollers with 3", 4", 5" diameters.

Belt types

rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic.

Frames

formed steel channel, boxed support.

Motors

TEFC, stainless steel, chemical duty options.

Belt width

18"-60" depending on the document destruction applications.

Drives

shaft-mounted gear motors, 5HP-25HP.

Belt accessories

cleats, side skirts, training idlers.

Safety

e-stops, pull cords, dead man plates.

Controls

PLC, touchscreen HMI, remote access control panels.

Need additional customization? Our engineering team can build an innovative solution to your specs.

Document destruction applications

In document destruction applications, our conveyors handle a diverse range of materials for processing and recycling purposes. These materials include:

Paper shredding facilities

Efficiently handling the movement of sensitive documents for secure shredding.

Recycling centers

Transporting paper materials for shredding and recycling purposes.

Data security companies

Conveying confidential documents for destruction to maintain data privacy and confidentiality.

Our conveyors withstand the rugged demands of any application.

Customized scrap solutions for your needs

If you need a conveyor system tailored for your scrap application, let's discuss your requirements.

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Clear guidelines ensure wash plant sorting systems are designed, operated, and maintained with efficiency and safety in mind. By standardizing processes and documentation, teams can improve reliability, reduce downtime, and support accurate installation and operation across various plant layouts.

Flat Idler Conveyor Guides: Enhancing Efficiency and Belt Stability

Flat idler conveyor guides are essential components in maintaining proper belt alignment and smooth material flow in conveyor systems. By reducing belt misalignment and minimizing wear, these guides help extend equipment lifespan and improve operational efficiency. They are especially useful in handling bulk materials where consistent tracking is crucial for productivity and safety.

Trough Idler Conveyor Guides: Optimizing Material Handling

Trough idler conveyor guides provide superior material containment and belt support for bulk material handling applications. These guides ensure consistent belt tracking while maximizing material capacity and reducing spillage. Ideal for wash plant operations where efficient material transport and minimal waste are critical to operational success.

Completed Projects

Here are some of the many conveyor projects we’ve done for some amazing customers across the US.

Fluent Conveyors offerings

Fluent conveyors manufactures conveyor solutions for applications across recycling, waste management, logistics, and other industries. Choose your conveyor below to get started.