What are the 2 main types of MRFs?

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Are your conveyors easy to integrate with existing material recovery equipment?

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What is the typical lifecycle of your conveyors in material recovery applications?

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What types of materials can your conveyors handle in material recovery applications?

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What is the lead time for a custom Fluent conveyor system?

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Can I order a Fluent material recovery conveyor in any color of my choosing?

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Do you offer spare parts and replacement belts for material recovery conveyors?

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How are your conveyors shipped to customers?

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Fluent Conveyors - Conveyors manufactured in the United States

Applications

Material Recovery

Conveyors for material recovery applications

Increase operational efficiency and optimize material recovery with top-tier conveyor systems, meticulously crafted and engineered in the US.

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Quality material recovery conveyor systems

Our conveyors increase the productivity of material recovery facilities (MRF) while reducing costs. Each conveyor is engineered and made in the US to stringent 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.

Quality material recovery conveyor systems

Conveyor features and options

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

Chutes

custom steel chutes to discharge sorted materials.

Compliance

designed to local codes and standards.

Electrical

UL-listed panels, components, and wiring.

Diverter gates

pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators.

Pushers

linear actuators for transferring materials.

Platforms

steel catwalks and operator platforms.

Inclines

custom incline conveyors to match your requirements, including 60° tumble-back configurations for metered feeding.

Transition hoppers

custom infeed and discharge hoppers.

Structural steel

support frames, stairs, mezzanines.

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.

Rollers

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

Frames

formed steel channel, boxed support.

Motors

TEFC, stainless steel, chemical duty options.

Inclines

up to 35 degrees.

Capacities

up to 25,000 lbs chain pull.

Drives

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

Speed

50-400 ft/min variable speed via VFD.

Belt width

18"-60" depending on the sorting applications.

Belt types

rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic.

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.

Material recovery applications

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

Waste management

Conveying municipal solid waste and other waste streams for sorting and processing in recycling facilities.

Recycling

Transport, sort, and process recyclable materials including plastics, paper, glass, and metals.

Demolition

Handling debris and construction waste materials for recycling and disposal in demolition projects.

Steel mills

Conveying material recovery metal to furnaces for melting and recycling in steel manufacturing processes.

Material recovery processing

Transporting and sorting materials such as plastics, paper, glass, and metals for further processing.

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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Guides For Wash Plant Sorting Systems

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.