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Fluent designs and manufactures standard and custom sort stations for MRFs, transfer stations, and recycling facilities. 4- to 12-person manual lines and automated multi-stream systems.
Infeed conveyor
Sort platform
Picking stations
Belly rests
Sort chutes
Transition hoppers
Walkways and handrails
Access stairs
Safety pull cords
Emergency stops
Guarding
Control panel
Discharge conveyor
Support legs
Recycling sort stations separate a mixed material stream by type, quality, or destination so operators and automated equipment can recover value from waste.
Standard and custom sort stations engineered and made in the USA for quality and fast turnaround
Configurable in operator count, width, length, infeed style, belt type, and automation level
Rugged structural steel construction with walkways, guarding, and safety systems built into the frame
Fluent sort stations are built on roller chain conveyors or pulley-driven conveyors and engineered for continuous, high-torque duty in demanding recycling environments.
Fluent offers standard and custom sort stations to cover the full range of recycling and waste management applications.
Pre-engineered 4, 6, 8, 10, and 12-person sort lines for single-stream, C&D, e-waste, dual-stream, OCC, and other common waste streams. Standard systems are configurable within defined size and layout parameters and carry a 12–14 week lead time.
Fully custom sort systems for facilities with unique footprints, retrofit constraints, specialized material streams, or automation requirements. Custom systems support manual, automated, and hybrid sorting configurations and carry a 16–18 week lead time.
Standard sort stations use roller chain conveyors. Custom systems integrate additional custom conveyor types as the material stream requires.
Recycling and waste management: MSW, e-waste, scrap metal, glass, plastics, and textiles; also transfer stations and municipalities
4-, 6-, 8-, 10-, and 12-person manual sorting platforms; custom configurations available
Widths 36–120 inches; lengths 10–30 feet; infeed incline 25–35 degrees (60-degree tumble-back available)
9,000–25,000 lb chain pull; 5–25 HP Nord drives
Rubber combo, hinged steel, apron pan, z-pan
Guarding, e-stops, pull cords, dead man plates, and walkways; PLC integration; up to 480/600VAC
We combine advanced engineering and high-quality materials to build each sort station for durability and long-term performance.
Every sort station is built from heavy structural steel: 3/16-inch rectangular tubing, 1/4-inch steel pan sidewalls, 1/4-inch supports, and 25#–30# rail track for chain support. Frames are MIG-welded, sandblasted, and powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
Heavy-duty
Steel Construction
25#-30#
Rail Track Support
COATED
Finish
Our sort stations are designed, engineered, and manufactured to outperform the recognized standards for conveyor safety, performance, and reliability.
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association standards for alignment tolerances, belt ratings, bearing selection, guarding, and installation.
National safety standard for conveyors and related equipment.
International standards for conveyor belts, safety, and quality management.
Workplace safety requirements for guarding, lockout/tagout, and operation.
We design and build custom control systems for your sort line, including start/stop sequencing, e-stop integration, and interlocks with upstream and downstream equipment. Each control panel houses the electrical components, operator interfaces, and safety circuitry needed to run the station, while the control system programming handles the logic.
Material enters via a roller chain infeed conveyor that is pit-mounted or mounted above ground, depending on facility layout and tipping floor configuration. Pit infeeds accept material loaded by skid steer, front-end loader, or other equipment into an in-ground conveyor. Above-ground infeeds integrate with floor-level tipping and transfer conveyors.
<p><span style="color: rgb(148, 148, 148); background-color: transparent">Material enters via a roller chain infeed </span><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fluentconveyors.com/conveyors"><span style="color: rgb(148, 148, 148); background-color: transparent"><u>conveyor</u></span></a><span style="color: rgb(148, 148, 148); background-color: transparent"> that is pit-mounted or mounted above ground, depending on facility layout and tipping floor configuration. Pit infeeds accept material loaded by skid steer, front-end loader, or other equipment into an in-ground conveyor. Above-ground infeeds integrate with floor-level tipping and transfer conveyors.</span></p>Fluent Conveyors can engineer custom systems with advanced sensors, screens, magnets, optical sorters, and other components to simplify the recycling process.
Fluent sort stations are engineered for the full range of materials processed in recycling and waste management operations.
Abrasion-resistant frames and precision-guided chutes manage electronics and appliances with sharps, glass, and dense components. See conveyors for e-waste recycling.
Moist paper and fibrous fines burden chain drives; Fluent's material selection and lubrication systems are specified for OCC conditions. Electric oilers keep chain drive systems protected.
We supply roller chain belts in standard widths from 36 to 120 inches, matched to material weight, temperature, and abrasion.
Rubber combo belts with steel crossbars for durability and strength, in 220-ply and 330-ply options.
Best for bulk recyclables and trash, wet organic waste, and mixed materials.
We also supply z-pan roller chain belts and apron pan belts, plus industrial belts for abrasion, heat, fire, oil, chemical, and anti-static requirements.
Fluent supplies replacement parts and wear components to keep your sort station running at peak performance. Contact us with your conveyor's model number, and we'll supply the parts to get you back up and moving.
Flame-cut and hardened replacement sprockets machined to OEM specs.
Fluent designs and manufactures standard and custom sort stations sized to your operation, with chain, belt, drive, and automation options matched to your material stream. See more conveyors for recycling or contact our team to start a build.
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Fluent engineers every conveyor to your specifications, including size, layout, belt time, drive configuration, and more.
