Conveyor systems for municipalities
Increase the efficiency of municipal waste management operations with quality conveyor systems.
The future of municipal waste management
The global municipal waste management sector is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent through 2030. Spurred by accelerating urbanization and the desire to decouple economic growth from waste production, governments are investing in sustainable waste management practices.
Conveyors assist in essential municipal waste management functions, such as:
Loading and unloading
Material movement
Sorting waste from recyclables
Metering
With our long record of industry success, Fluent Conveyors is excited to help shape the future of municipal waste management operations.
Quality conveyors for municipal waste
Our conveyors enhance the productivity of municipal waste management facilities while reducing costs and manual labor. Each conveyor is engineered and made in the USA to the following quality standards:
Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability
Dodge, Nord, and SEW drives matched to torque requirements.
3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing
Goodyear, Flexco belt options resist rips, tears, and impacts
ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code
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
Assembled with precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets
Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment
25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads
All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength
Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability
Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA
Our conveyors provide durability, strength, and lasting performance for municipal waste management and all other industries. For a custom material handling solution, talk to our engineering team.
Conveyor features and options
We can customize our conveyors to meet your application requirements:
We can design a custom conveyor to your exact specifications.
Conveyor specifications
We design and build each conveyor for convenient operation, longevity, easy maintenance, 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
Drives:
shaft-mounted gear motors, 5–25 hp
Motors:
TEFC, stainless steel, chemical duty options
Frames:
formed steel channel, boxed supports
Safety:
pull cords, e-stops, and dead man plates
Controls:
PLC, touchscreen HMI, remote access control panels
Belt width:
18–60 inches
Belt types:
rubber, PVC, urethane, modular plastic
Belt accessories:
cleats, side skirts, training idlers
Do you need a conveyor solution?
Do you need a conveyor for municipal waste management? Let's discuss your requirements.
Key components of municipal waste management
Municipal waste management efforts encompass multiple key facilities and subindustries.
Dumpsters and residential trash cans
State or privately-run initiatives manage vast networks of trash deposit sites to provide sufficient regional coverage.
Recycling programs
Some municipalities encourage input-side sorting initiatives through the trash system or as self-sorting public recycling bins, optimizing efficiency compared to single-stream recycling.
Transfer stations
Waste is collected and dumped at transfer stations for pre-sorting and loading onto more efficient, long-distance trucks.
Material recovery facilities
Recycling centers sort waste from recyclables and sort recyclables by type for resale to manufacturers.
Composting facilities
Organic waste is broken down and turned into fertilizer.
Waste-to-energy plants
Organic waste can be turned into biofuel for generating energy.
Landfills
End-of-life dump sites for non-recyclable waste.
Hazardous waste facilities
Non-recyclable waste that contains dangerous chemicals is sent for special storage or processing.
Conveyors perform essential material handling tasks that optimize municipal waste management efforts.
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Fluent Conveyors offerings
Fluent conveyors manufactures conveyor solutions for applications across recycling, waste management, energy, and other industries. Choose a conveyor to get started.
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