Recycling conveyors

Recycling conveyors

Reduce labor costs and increase throughput with the world’s best recycling conveyors—American made and American engineered.

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We believe in a greener future. That’s why we build our conveyors to withstand the harsh conditions of recycling plants. We support the recycling industry’s mission to reduce landfill waste and return recycled materials to the economy.

Engineered and manufactured in the USA for quality and fast turnaround

Fully customizable in size, layout, chain type, drive, and features

Structural steel construction with precision tolerances

Our recycling conveyors

We offer the following types of conveyors and conveyor systems to serve the recycling industry and beyond:

Recycling sectors we serve

We build custom systems for the following recycling applications:

Made in the USA for performance and longevity

Our recycling conveyors are engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent tolerances.

All custom systems 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

All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength

Goodyear, Flexco belt options resistant to rips, tears, and impacts

Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability

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

Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability

Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment

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

25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads

Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque

ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA

We build recycling conveyors that deliver exceptional durability, strength, and longevity under punishing conditions.

Recycling conveyor specifications

We engineer and build recycling conveyor systems to your exact needs. Here are some general specs and options; click through to an individual conveyor page to learn more.

Capacities:
9,000 to 25,000 lbs chain pull
Belt widths:
18" to 96"
Roller chain belt options:
Rubber, PVC, steel hinged, apron pan, z-pan
Chain pitch:
4", 6", 9" pitch. 12" pitch for select belts.
Rollers:
3", 4", 5" diameters
Speed:
Variable up to 200 ft/min
Inclines:
Up to 35 degrees
Drives:
5HP to 25HP, shaft mounted
Safety:
Guarding, e-stops, pull cords
Control:
PLCs, HMIs, custom control systems
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About the recycling industry

The recycling industry handles millions of tons of materials each year. Here are some key statistics about US recycling efforts:

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In 2018, 69 million tons of municipal solid waste were recycled, up from 67.6 million tons in 2015.

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Paper and paperboard made up 67 percent of the total MSW recycled in 2018.

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Plastics recycling has increased from 6.4 million tons in 2015 to 7.7 million tons in 2018.

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Glass recycling amounts have remained steady, averaging 3 million tons per year from 2015–2018.

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Of the 25 million tons of MSW compost in 2018, 22.3 million tons were yard trimmings and 2.6 million tons were food waste.

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Landfilling decreased from 154.5 million tons in 2015 down to 146.1 million tons in 2018.

As these EPA statistics show, recycling volumes continue to rise across most material streams, demonstrating the need for durable, high-capacity recycling conveyors and systems.

With our expertise in handling recyclable materials, Fluent Conveyors is ready to help you efficiently manage your waste stream.

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