Roller chain specs

• Inclines: up to 35 degrees. Custom inclines available, including 60° tumble-back inclines
• Capacities: 9,000 to 25,000 lbs chain pull
• Belt widths: 18" to 96" 
• Chain pitch: 4", 6", 9" pitch. 12" pitch for select belts.
• Rollers: 3", 4", 5" diameters 
• Speed: variable up to 200 ft/min
• Roller chain belt options: steel hinged, rubber, PVC, apron pan, z-pan
• Drives: 5HP to 25HP, shaft mounted
• Safety: guarding, e-stops, pull cords 
• Control: PLCs, HMIs, custom control systems

Flat idler specs

• 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
• Belt widths: 18" to 72"
• Belts: PVC, rubber, urethane
• Idler diameters: 5" and 6"
• Loading: 10-15 PSF on returns; 40-120 PSF on troughed sections

Sort station specs

• Widths: 24" to 60" 
• Belts: PVC, urethane, plastic 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

Our carpet recycling conveyors are designed and manufactured in the USA to CEMA standards and tolerances. 

• Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA
• Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque
• Painted with industrial grade powder coating for durability
• Goodyear, Flexco belt options resistant to rips, tears, and impacts
• Baldor, Leeson, Toshiba TEFC motors selected for 24/7 operation
• Formed using heavy duty steel plate, rectangular tubing, and structural channel
• Precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets
• All systems fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity
• 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
• ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code

• All of our hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength

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

Carpet recycling is a significant challenge due to the complex nature of the materials used in carpet manufacturing. The United States generates about 3.5 million tons of carpet and rug waste per year, with only a small fraction being recycled. If you’re in the carpet recycling business, we salute you—and we provide conveyor solutions to make your job easier.

1. In the UK, 45,000 tons of carpet waste are being recycled per year, out of approximately 515,000 tons of carpet waste disposed of.
2. In Europe, the carpet recycling market size is projected to reach USD 13.31 million by 2024, up from USD 8.4 million in 2016
3. In terms of recycling rates, California leads the way in the United States with a carpet recycling rate of about 28% in 2021, which is on par with the national average recycling rates for PET and HDPE natural bottles. This is significantly higher than the national average carpet recycling rate of 9.2% in 2018.
4. However, despite these efforts, the overall recycling rate for carpets remains low. The U.S. carpet industry produces about 12 billion square feet of carpet and rugs per year, with 91% being discarded in landfills, 4% being incinerated, and only about 5% being recycled.

These figures highlight the need for more effective carpet recycling strategies and technologies, as well as the potential market for companies in the recycling industry. Fluent Conveyors is ready to help our customers optimize their carpet recycling throughput with the industry’s most effective transport solutions.