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Transfer station conveyors

Increase the throughput of your transfer station with rugged, durable conveyor systems

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Transfer stations and the future of waste management

The US waste management industry is expected to grow by 4.5 percent through 2030. As recycling efforts and biofuel initiatives accelerate, transfer stations are gaining popularity for optimizing logistics and pre-sorting recyclable materials.

7.3%

The demand for non-ferrous metals is expected to grow by 7.3 percent through 2030, driving the incentive to recycle metals.

Conveyors assist in essential transfer station functions, such as:

Loading and unloading
Material movement
Sorting waste
Baler infeed
Metering

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

Engineered and manufactured in the USA for quality and fast turnaround.

Fully customizable in size, layout, belt, chain, drive, power, features, and more.

Engineered and manufactured in the USA for quality and fast turnaround.

Conveyor features and options

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

Conveyor features

MSW recycling
Diverter gates
pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric actuators
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
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
Structural steel
support frames, stairs, mezzanines

Conveyor specifications

MSW recycling
Belt width
18-60 inches
Belt types
rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic
Belt accessories
cleats, side skirts, training idlers
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
e-stops, pull cords, dead man plates
Controls
PLC, touchscreen HMI, remote access control panels

Quality conveyors made in the USA

Our conveyors enhance the productivity of transfer stations while reducing costs and manual labor. Each conveyor is engineered and American-made to the following quality standards:

Extensively tested and inspected before shipment

Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in the USA

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

Fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity

Reinforced with 3/16 inch and 1/4 inch thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing

Grade 8 hardware for maximum performance

Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability

Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability

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

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

ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

25–35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads

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

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

Our conveyors provide durability, strength, and lasting performance for transfer stations and all other applications. For a custom material handling solution, contact our engineering team.

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Industrial background

What are the different types of transfer stations?

Transfer stations come in different configurations to suit specific application requirements:

Direct to tip: a raised tip allows incoming garbage trucks to dump trash directly into transport trucks, requiring minimal equipment and storage space.

Surge pit: waste is pushed into a storage pit that can be combined with a compactor. Surge pit stations offer extra space for stations that receive trash in waves or surges.

Push pit: the tip is elevated so excavators can push trash off a ledge and into the transport vehicle.

Lift and load: the floor is partially elevated so the top of the incoming transport vehicle is visible to the excavator. The excavator scoops and dumps trash into the transport vehicle.

MSW recycling conveyor system

Trash volume, waste composition, space constraints, and local regulations determine which type of transfer station is best.

Completed projects

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

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We build our conveyors to handle the most extreme applications, including scrap, recycling, waste, and other harsh environments.

  • Robust structural steel construction with precision tolerances for heavy loads
  • Fully customizable size, layout, drive, and other features
  • Engineered and manufactured in the USA for quality and fast turnaround

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