Conveyors for recycling and industrial applications

Rugged conveyors made in the USA

We manufacture the most rugged and durable conveyors on the planet. Eachconveyor systemis designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States to meet your specifications and surpass industry standards. We combine cutting-edge facilities with seasoned technical expertise to optimize each conveyor for longevity and seamless performance. 

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Custom conveyor control panels

When we design and build a conveyor for your operation, we can equip it with acustom control system(UL 508A listed). We build and program PLCs, design and build custom operator consoles and HMIs, and incorporate safety protocols to meet your needs. 

What belt types and widths are available?

Fluent offers replacement belts in standard and custom widths. 

Roller chain replacement beltoptions include:

• Hinged steel belts: these come in 3/16 or 1/4-inch thickness and use hinged steel pans. We carry standard widths of 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 inches, with larger custom belts reaching 120 inches. Durable for high impact and temperatures.
• Apron pan belts: apron pan styles use overlapping pans in 3/16, 1/4, 3/8, or 1/2-inch thickness. We carry standard widths of 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 inches, with larger custom belts reaching 120 inches. Excellent for positive drive.
• Z-pan belts: similar to apron pan, but with Z-shaped pans for improved discharge and incline applications. 3/16 to 1/2-inch thickness offered. We carry standard widths of 48, 60, 72, 84, and 96 inches, with larger custom belts reaching 120 inches.
• Rubber combo belts: rubber belting with steelcross beams for durability and strength. We carry standard widths of 36, 48, 60, 72, and 84 inches. Available in 220-ply and 330-ply options depending on the strength needed.

Other replacement belt options:

• Replacement belts for slider bed conveyors
• Replacement belts for flat idler conveyors
• Replacement belts for trough idler conveyors
• Replacement belts for trough slider bed conveyors
• Ripstop replacement beltsfor enhanced tear resistance
• Pipe conveyor replacement beltsprovide enclosed material transport
• Cleated replacement beltsin over 100 cleat patterns to match your application
• Corrugated sidewall beltsprevent spillage and improve incline capacity
• Heavy-duty integrally molded replacement beltsinclude cleat patterns molded directly to the carcass

See all replacement beltswe offer.

Does Fluent Conveyors offer spare parts?

We provide all necessaryreplacement partsand components to keep your Fluent conveyor running in peak condition.

Our replacement part offerings include:

• Motors and drives: general duty, severe duty, chemical duty, and stainless steel construction motors. Plus drivers and gearboxes.
• Pulleys: lagged, wing, snub, bend, and take-uppulleys. Standard, self-aligning, and taper lock hubs.
• Bearings: standard-duty, heavy-duty, sleeve, and pillow-blockreplacement bearings.
• Rollers: impact and standardrollersfrom 1.9 to 5-inch diameter. Idlers, training rollers, and more. Larger diameter rollers are available on request.
• Sprockets: we supply exact replacement sprockets machined to OEM specs. All sizes and capacities.
• Shafts: cold rolled and precision ground drive and take-upreplacement shafts. With keyways, set screws, or taper locks.
• Hardware: bolts, washers, nuts, and retaining hardware for drives, frames, guards, and other components.

We carry all standard wear parts, such asidlers, scrapers, skirting, electrical controls, sensors, switches, and safety devices. We can even create customconveyor componentsif needed. Just contact us with your conveyor's model number and we'll supply the exact parts to get you up and running again quickly.

What industries does Fluent Conveyors serve?

Fluent Conveyors makes rugged conveyor systems to serve the following industries:

• Recycling: our conveyors transport loose materials such as plastic, paper, glass, and metals in recycling centers. 
• Logistics: used extensively inwarehousesand distribution facilities, our conveyors are critical components of modern shipping.
• Mixed solid wasteprocessing: for mixed solid waste, C&D debris, andmunicipalsolid waste. Withstands high impacts.
• Mining operations and aggregates:cement, stone, dirt, sand, ore, and more.
• Automotive: modern car manufacturing employs complex, precise conveyor systems in tandem with robotic arms and human staff.
• Demolition: rugged enough for heavy demolished concrete, wood, tiles, and other construction debris. 
• And more: we serve all types of heavy industry, includingmanufacturing, tire & rubber, logging, grain, andchemicalindustries.

No matter the industry, our conveyors reduce labor costs, mitigate human error, and enhance operational efficiency.See a full list of industries we serve.