Roller chain specs

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

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

• 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
• Formed using heavy duty steel plate, rectangular tubing, and structural channelGoodyear, 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
• Custom control systems available upon request
• 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

• 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

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

Textile recycling involves the recovery of textile fibers for reuse in manufacturing new products. It's a growing industry, driven by environmental concerns and a growing emphasis on sustainability.

1. The market size of the textile recycling industry was estimated at USD 4,632.4 million in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.2% from 2023 to 2030.
2. The industry is propelled by increasing awareness regarding the carbon footprint and the soaring demand for waste reduction and recycling.
3. Key players in the textile recycling market include Lenzing AG, Birla Cellulose, HYOSUNG TNC, Unifi, Inc., and Patagonia, Inc.
4. The textile recycling market is witnessing growth in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Central & South America.

Profitability depends on the quality of the collected textiles and the efficiency of the recycling process. High-value textiles can be resold, while others are recycled into industrial rags or insulation material.

Fluent Conveyors is proud to serve the textile recycling industry. We believe in a greener tomorrow, and we build every conveyor to perform year after year at peak efficiency so that your costs can go down and your throughput can increase.