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Tumble-back conveyors built in the USA to your specifications. A configuration of our roller chain conveyors that runs a 60-degree incline with a cleated rubber combo belt for controlled feeding and self-metering.
Drive sprocket
Tail sprocket
Take-up assembly
ASCE railroad rail
Roller chain
Cleated rubber combo belt
60-degree incline frame
Nord gearmotor drive
Chain oiler
Formed steel side pans
Safety guarding
Emergency stop
Dead man plate
Control panel
Support legs
As loose material climbs the 60-degree incline, oversized or excess material tumbles back to the bottom while portioned material clears the incline and feeds into the next stage of equipment. The self-metering action regulates throughput without sensors or control logic, making tumble-back roller chain conveyors a rugged choice for recycling, processing, and material handling.
Engineered and made in the USA for quality and fast turnaround
Fully customizable in size, layout, chain type, drive, features, and more
Rugged structural steel construction with precision tolerances for heavy industrial loads
See our incline conveyors for other elevation-change configurations.
Essential engineering information covering standard tumble-back conveyor configurations.
Metering, feeding
Recycling, waste management, mining, construction, energy, manufacturing, chemical processing, lumber
Standard widths from 48–120 inches. Custom widths available
Standard 10–30-foot lower horizontal lengths. Custom lengths available
60-degree incline
9,000–25,000 lb chain pull
5–25 HP standard; higher available
VFDs, PLC integration, remote control options
We combine advanced engineering and high-quality materials to build each package handling conveyor for durability and long-term performance.
Every tumble-back conveyor is built from ASTM A36 structural steel and finished to survive continuous high-impact, high-abrasion duty. The frame uses 3/16-inch wall rectangular tubing and 1/4-inch formed steel pan sides, MIG-welded with Grade 8 hardware and 10-gauge gusset plates, then sandblasted and powder-coated for corrosion resistance.
Heavy-duty
Steel Construction
GRADE 8
Hardware
Our tumble-back conveyors are engineered and manufactured to outperform the recognized standards for conveyor safety, performance, and reliability.
National safety standard for conveyors and related equipment.
Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association standards for alignment tolerances, belt ratings, bearing selection, guarding, and installation.
Workplace safety requirements for guarding, lockout/tagout, and operation.
International standards for conveyor belts, safety, and quality management.
We design and build custom control systems for your tumble-back conveyor, including start/stop sequencing, e-stop integration, and interlocks with upstream and downstream equipment. The control panel houses the hardware, while the control system programming handles the logic.
When standard models don't fit, we design a tumble-back conveyor around your material, footprint, and throughput, and when you need more than one conveyor, we engineer the full line.
Combine tumble-back conveyors with feeding, sorting, and transport equipment into one integrated line. We handle the engineering, controls, and integration across every transfer point.
Configure the frame, belt, drive, sprockets, and controls of a single tumble-back conveyor to match your material, layout, and tonnage targets. Adjust width, length, drive power, components, safety devices, and finish.
Custom widths from 48–120 inches and lengths, with the tumble-back's defining 60-degree incline; other layout configurations available on request.
Various chain pitches, roller sizes, bushings, and chain pull capacities.
Upgrade sprockets, bearings, shafts, and rollers to match duty.
Horsepower from 5 HP to 25 HP or more, with Nord, Dodge, and SEW drive brands.
Cleated rubber combination belts, with compound options for abrasion, heat, fire, oil, and anti-static resistance.
Engineered for specific materials and operating conditions.
Meet state, local, or regulatory requirements with custom drawings and operating manuals.
Match any RAL color or physical sample through our paint process.
Tumble-back conveyors run a cleated roller chain belt that carries portioned material up the incline while excess tumbles back. We supply belts in standard widths from 36 to 96 inches, with larger custom belts reaching 120 inches.
Rubber combo belts with steel crossbars for durability and strength, in 220-ply and 330-ply options.
For abrasion, heat, fire, oil, chemical, or anti-static requirements, see our industrial belts. We also carry accessories for cleated roller chain belts, including cleats and sidewalls.
Fluent supplies replacement parts and wear components to keep your tumble-back conveyor 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 for roller chain and D4 bases, machined to OEM specs.
Configure a tumble-back conveyor sized to your operation. Fluent builds units for recycling, waste management, energy, and other heavy industries, with chain, belt, drive, and layout options matched to your material and metering targets. 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.
