Conveyor systems for distribution centers
Leverage our advanced conveyor systems to increase the capacity and efficiency of your distribution center.
The future of distribution centers
The global warehouse and distribution center market is set to experience a compound annual growth rate of 8% through 2035. As developing nations unlock new market opportunities and consumers continue to trend toward e-commerce, efficient distribution centers remain at the center of global logistics.
Conveyors form the backbone of successful distribution center operations. They assist in essential functions such as the following:
Pallet and package handling
Loading and unloading
Product movement
Accumulation and buffering
Order picking and fulfillment
With our long record of industry success, Fluent Conveyors is excited to help shape the future of distribution center operations.
Quality distribution conveyors
Our conveyors enhance the productivity of distribution center and warehouse operations while reducing costs. Each conveyor is engineered and American made to the following quality standards:
25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads
Assembled with precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets
Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment
Goodyear, Flexco belt options resist 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
All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength
3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing
Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability
Dodge, Nord, and SEW drives matched to torque requirements.
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
Our conveyors provide durability, strength, and lasting performance for distribution centers and all other industries. For a custom material handling solution, contact our engineering team.
Conveyor features and options
We can customize our conveyors to match your application requirements:
We can engineer a custom conveyor to your exact specifications.
Conveyor specifications
We design and build each conveyor for easy maintenance, convenient operation, longevity, and performance:
Speed:
50–400 ft/min variable speed via VFD
Rollers:
impact rollers with 3, 4, or 5 inch diameters
Capacities:
up to 25,000 lb chain pull
Belt width:
18–60 inches
Belt types:
rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic
Belt accessories:
cleats, side skirts, training idlers
Drives:
shaft-mounted gear motors, 5–25 hp
Motors:
TEFC, stainless steel, chemical duty options
Frames:
formed steel channel, boxed supports
Safety:
pull cords, dead man plates, and e-stops
Controls:
PLC, touchscreen HMI, remote access control panels
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The distribution center product journey
Here is a typical product journey through a distribution center:
Receiving: goods arrive at the receiving docks on trucks/trailers. Pallets or cartons are unloaded onto belt conveyors or gravity roller conveyors and sent into the facility.
Inbound sortation: scanning and sortation conveyors with diverters route products to designated storage areas based on product type, SKU, size, etc.
Storage: for case pick modules, cases are placed onto high-speed conveyors and transported to pick locations. For pallet storage, pallet conveyors move loads to storage or pick locations.
Order picking: items are picked into totes/cartons from pick locations and placed on conveyors.
Order consolidation: picked items converge on accumulation and buffering conveyors. Sortation conveyors route orders to designated packing stations.
Packing: orders are packed, labeled, and placed on outbound conveyors.
Outbound sortation: sortation conveyors send orders to their appropriate staging lanes.
Shipping: extendable conveyors deliver products directly to outbound trailer trucks.
Networks of specialized conveyors define modern high-volume distribution centers. Conveyors handle products at every step of the product journey.
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