Roller chain specs

• Capacities: 9,000 to 25,000 lbs chain pull
• 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
• Belt widths: 18" to 96"
• Roller chain belts: hinged, apron pan, z-pan, rubber, PVC, steel 
• Chain pitch: 4", 6", 9" pitch. 12" pitch for select belts.
• Rollers: 3", 4", 5" diameters

Flat idler specs

• 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
• Speed: up to 600 FPM center drive; 1000 FPM end drive
• Pulleys: wing, bent, snub, take-up, and drive pulley options
• Controls: HMIs, PLCs, custom-built control panels

Sort station specs

• Widths: 24" to 60"
• Speed: variable from 50 to 400 FPM
• Safety: pull cords, e-stops, dead man switches
• Control: PLCs, HMIs, and custom control panels
• Belts: PVC, plastic modular, urethane

Our conveyor manufacturing process

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

• 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
• All systems fabricated by certified welders for structural integrity
• ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code
• Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in the USA
• Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque
• 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

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

MSW recycling profitability depends on efficient sorting and transport of waste materials, which our conveyors enable.

Here are some key MSW statistics:

• In 2018, the US municipal solid waste (MSW) recycling rate was 32.1%. Paper and paperboard accounted for 67% of recycled materials, metals 13%, and glass, plastic, and wood 4-5% each.
• Globally in 2021, Slovenia and Germany had the highest MSW recycling rates among OECD countries at 58.5% and 46.3% respectively.
• The world generates 2.22 billion tons of MSW annually, with at least 33% not managed safely. This is expected to grow to 3.75 billion tons by 2050, more than double the population growth.
• In the US, recycling rates have increased over time, from less than 15% before 1990 to significant growth until 2005. However, the growth has slowed in recent years.
• Products with high U.S. recycling rates include corrugated boxes (97%), lead-acid batteries (99%), and newspapers (65%). Products with poor rates include carpet (9%), small appliances (6%), and furniture (0.3%).

Efficient sorting not only contributes to environmental sustainability but also presents a significant business opportunity. 

By leveraging quality conveyor systems, MSW recycling operations can reduce costs and increase throughput.