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Copyright © 2026 Fluent Conveyors, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
Conveyors have different belts, beds, accessories, and angles of inclination based on the application and industry they serve.
The two broad types of conveyors are floor and overhead conveyors:
Floor conveyors sit at or near the floor level and are supported from below for easy interaction with operators and other equipment.
They include belt conveyors, roller chain conveyors, slat conveyors, and modular belt conveyors.
These conveyors can handle most materials and operating environments.
Floor conveyors are commonly used in manufacturing, assembly lines, packaging, recycling, and distribution centers to move products between processes or to transport materials from one location to another.
Overhead conveyors hang from the ceiling, maximizing floor space and minimizing interference with ground-level operations.
Overhead conveyor types include monorail conveyors, power and free conveyors, and enclosed track conveyors.
These systems transport heavy loads, large products, or delicate items that can be gripped from above.
Overhead conveyor systems are prevalent in the automotive industry, aerospace manufacturing, and industrial settings where space optimization is necessary.
Both can be powered or gravity conveyors, adapted to handle different material types, and constructed flat or at inclines. Regardless of the type, conveyors enhance the feeding, transporting, and sorting of materials.
Fluent Conveyors is a US conveyor manufacturer. We design and build the following types of conveyors:
Consist of a heavy-duty chain belt made of metal plates. These modular belt conveyors can be customized with different shapes for different applications, such as apron pans or hinged steel plates.
Consist of a heavy-duty chain belt made of metal plates. These modular belt conveyors can be customized with different shapes for different applications, such as apron pans or hinged steel plates.
Utilize Idlers and rollers, positioned along the length of the frame, to support the belt and smooth belt movement. Flat belt conveyors are commonly used in manufacturing and distribution facilities.
Utilize Idlers and rollers, positioned along the length of the frame, to support the belt and smooth belt movement. Flat belt conveyors are commonly used in manufacturing and distribution facilities.
We can customize conveyors to suit any industry or application, and we can engineer them to mesh with your existing equipment.
Different types of conveyors are composed of different parts. Despite their differences, conveyors share many common components. The basic components of a conveyor include the following:
Frames
Movement systems
Beds
The electric motor transfers power to pulleys, chains, or other movement systems. The powered components move material along the conveyor frame, guided by idlers and the conveyor belt.
In floor conveyors, the movement system is either a conveyor belt or roller chain belt. In overhead conveyors, the movement system can be a clamp, dolly, or basket.
Beyond a conveyor’s core components, other accessories provide critical sensing, guidance, and safety functions:
Weigh material as it passes over a section of the belt.
Check out our replacement parts page for a full list of accessories and components we offer.
Need a conveyor solution? We can design and build it. All Fluent conveyors are engineered and manufactured in the USA to the most stringent tolerances.
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.
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
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
Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability
Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque
ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code
Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA
Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability
Made from durable materials, our conveyors deliver exceptional strength and longevity for recycling, waste management, and other demanding industries. Whether you need a roller chain conveyor, a slider bed conveyor, or any other type of conveyor system, contact Fluent and tell us what you need. We will build you a custom conveyor system—and you can even pick your own color.
