Conveyor systems for municipalities

Conveyor systems for municipalities

Increase the efficiency of municipal waste management operations with quality conveyor systems.

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The future of municipal waste management

The global municipal waste management sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent through 2030. Spurred by accelerating urbanization and the desire to decouple economic growth from waste production, governments are investing in sustainable waste management practices.

Conveyors assist in essential municipal waste management functions, such as:

  • Material movement

  • Sorting waste from recyclables

  • Metering

With our long record of industry success, Fluent Conveyors is excited to help shape the future of municipal waste management operations.

The future of municipal waste management

Quality conveyors for municipal waste

Our conveyors enhance the productivity of municipal waste management facilities while reducing costs and manual labor. Each conveyor is engineered and made in the USA to the following quality standards:

Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability

Dodge, Nord, and SEW drives matched to torque requirements.

3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing

Goodyear, Flexco belt options resist rips, tears, and impacts

ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

Baldor, Leeson, Toshiba TEFC motors selected for 24/7 operation

All systems fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity.

Formed using heavy duty steel plate, rectangular tubing, and structural channel

Assembled with precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets

Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment

25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads

All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength

Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability

Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA

Our conveyors provide durability, strength, and lasting performance for municipal waste management and all other industries. For a custom material handling solution, talk to our engineering team.

Conveyor features and options

We can customize our conveyors to meet your application requirements:

Structural steel

Support frames, stairs, mezzanines

Chutes

Custom steel chutes to discharge sorted materials

Incline conveyors

0–60 degree inclines

Compliance

Meets local codes and standards

Electrical

UL-listed panels, components, and wiring

Diverter gates

Pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators

Dimensions

Custom lengths, widths, and heights

Platforms

Steel catwalks and operator platforms

Pushers

Linear actuators for transferring materials

Transition hoppers

Custom infeed and discharge hoppers

We can design a custom conveyor to your exact specifications.

Conveyor features and options

Conveyor specifications

We design and build each conveyor for convenient operation, longevity, easy maintenance, and performance:

Speed:

50–400 ft/min variable speed via VFD

Rollers:

impact rollers with 3, 4, or 5 inch diameters

Capacities:

up to 25,000 lb chain pull

Drives:

shaft-mounted gear motors, 5–25 hp

Motors:

TEFC, stainless steel, chemical duty options

Frames:

formed steel channel, boxed supports

Safety:

pull cords, e-stops, and dead man plates

Controls:

PLC, touchscreen HMI, remote access control panels

Belt width:

18–60 inches

Belt types:

rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic

Belt accessories:

cleats, side skirts, training idlers

Do you need a conveyor solution? Contact Fluent Conveyors

Do you need a conveyor solution?

Do you need a conveyor for municipal waste management? Let's discuss your requirements.

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    Key components of municipal waste management

    Municipal waste management efforts encompass multiple key facilities and subindustries.

    Dumpsters and residential trash cans| Fluent Conveyors

    Dumpsters and residential trash cans

    State or privately-run initiatives manage vast networks of trash deposit sites to provide sufficient regional coverage.

    Recycling programs| Fluent Conveyors

    Recycling programs

    Some municipalities encourage input-side sorting initiatives through the trash system or as self-sorting public recycling bins, optimizing efficiency compared to single-stream recycling.

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    Transfer stations

    Waste is collected and dumped at transfer stations for pre-sorting and loading onto more efficient, long-distance trucks.

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    Material recovery facilities

    Recycling centers sort waste from recyclables and sort recyclables by type for resale to manufacturers.

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    Composting facilities

    Organic waste is broken down and turned into fertilizer.

    Waste-to-energy plants| Fluent Conveyors

    Waste-to-energy plants

    Organic waste can be turned into biofuel for generating energy.

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    Landfills

    End-of-life dump sites for non-recyclable waste.

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    Hazardous waste facilities

    Non-recyclable waste that contains dangerous chemicals is sent for special storage or processing.

    Conveyors perform essential material handling tasks that optimize municipal waste management efforts.

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

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