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Waste management conveyors

Engineered for efficiency, our heavy-duty conveyors are your sustainable waste solution.

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Our conveyors increase the throughput of waste management operations while decreasing costs. Run twenty-four hour operations with our rugged, reliable conveyor solutions.

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.

About the waste management industry

The waste industry plays a critical role in handling residential and commercial waste and the byproducts of construction activities, as well as a wide range of other sectors.

Recycling and Diversion Growth

Over the past few decades, there has been a notable increase in recycling and diversion from landfills. In the United States, the recycling rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) has risen from 6.4 percent in 1960 to 32.1 percent in 2018.

Declining Per Capita Waste Generation

In many developed countries, per capita waste generation is trending downward. The per capita MSW generation in the United States decreased from 4.7 pounds per person per day in 2000 to 4.5 pounds per person per day in 2018.

Waste-to-Energy Market Expansion

The global waste-to-energy market is growing substantially, with the market size reaching 31.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and projected to reach 41.7 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.

Global Plastic Waste Management

Globally, 9 percent of plastic waste is recycled, while 12 percent is incinerated. The remaining 79 percent ends up in landfills or the environment.

Circular Economy Transition

The transition towards a circular economy has gained momentum, with studies indicating that shifting to circularity could reduce global carbon emissions by 39 percent and cut resource consumption by 28 percent by 2060.

Waste Management

Waste management encompasses the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of various types of waste, including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, e-waste, hazardous waste, and industrial byproducts.

Waste conveyor systems facilitate the mass movement, sorting, and disposal of garbage. Optimize your waste management operations with our conveyor solutions. Enhance operational efficiency, safeguard worker well-being, and reduce expenses today.

Our waste management solutions

Fluent Conveyors manufactures a range of waste conveyors and conveyor systems to support waste management operations.

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Waste management conveyor specifications

We engineer and build waste management custom conveyors to your exact needs. Here are some general specs and options.

Belt conveyor specs

MSW recycling
Belt widths
18-85 inches
Belt materials
PVC, rubber, urethane
Idler diameters
5 and 6 inches
Loading
10-15 PSF on returns; 40-120 PSF on troughed sections
Speed
up to 600 FPM center drive; 1000 FPM end drive
Pulleys
wing, bent, snub, take-up, and drive pulley options
Control
PLCs, HMIs, and custom control panels
Frame material
ASTM A-36 steel framing
Tubing
3/16-inch wall rectangular tubing
Sides
1/4-inch formed pan steel plate
Hardware
grade 8
Finish
sandblasting and industrial grade powder coating, customizable color
Length
standard 10-30 ft lower horizontal lengths, custom lengths available
Incline options
standard incline angles from 25-35 degrees, custom inclines available
Drive shafts
precision machined cold rolled steel shafts
Safety features
guarding, e-stops, dead man plates
Bearings
heavy-duty B-type sealed bearings

Roller chain specs

MSW recycling
Capacities
9,000–25,000 lb chain pull
Belt widths
18–125 inches
Roller chain belts
rubber, PVC, steel hinged, apron pan, z-pan
Chain pitch
4, 6, and 9-inch pitch; 12-inch pitch for select belts.
Rollers
3, 4, and 5-inch diameters
Speed
variable up to 200 ft/min
Inclines
up to 35 degrees; greater inclines available upon request, such as 60-degree tumble-back conveyors
Drives
5 HP to 25 HP, shaft mounted
Safety
guarding, e-stops, pull cords
Control
PLCs, HMIs, and custom control panels

Sort station specs

MSW recycling
Belt widths
24-85 inches
Belts
PVC, urethane, plastic modular, metal modular
Speed
variable from 50 to 400 FPM
Safety
pull cords, e-stops, dead man switches
Control
PLCs, HMIs, and custom control panels

Our conveyor manufacturing process

Fluent Conveyors engineers and manufactures our conveyors in the USA to the most stringent tolerances.

Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment

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

25–35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads

ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA

Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque

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

Painted with industrial grade powder coating for durability

Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability

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

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

Our conveyors deliver exceptional durability, strength, and longevity, year after year.

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Industrial background

About the waste management industry

The waste industry plays a critical role in handling residential and commercial waste and the byproducts of construction activities, as well as a wide range of other sectors. 

Waste management encompasses the collection, transportation, processing, recycling, and disposal of various types of waste, including municipal solid waste, construction and demolition debris, e-waste, hazardous waste, and industrial byproducts.

Over the past few decades, there has been a notable increase in recycling and diversion from landfills. In the United States, the recycling rate of municipal solid waste (MSW) has risen from 6.4 percent in 1960 to 32.1 percent in 2018.

In many developed countries, per capita waste generation is trending downward. The per capita MSW generation in the United States decreased from 4.7 pounds per person per day in 2000 to 4.5 pounds per person per day in 2018.

The global waste-to-energy market is growing substantially, with the market size reaching 31.3 billion U.S. dollars in 2019 and projected to reach 41.7 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.

Globally, 9 percent of plastic waste is recycled, while 12 percent is incinerated. The remaining 79 percent ends up in landfills or the environment.

The transition towards a circular economy has gained momentum, with studies indicating that shifting to circularity could reduce global carbon emissions by 39 percent and cut resource consumption by 28 percent by 2060.

MSW recycling conveyor system

Waste conveyor systems facilitate the mass movement, sorting, and disposal of garbage. Optimize your waste management operations with our conveyor solutions. Enhance operational efficiency, safeguard worker well-being, and reduce expenses today.

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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