Cleated Belt Conveyors

Introduction of Cleated Belt Conveyors

Cleated belt conveyors, also called corrugated cleated belt conveyor, use belts with evenly spaced baffles or protrusions to transport products. These baffles help to grip and position the products, preventing them from slipping or falling off the conveyor, especially when conveying products up inclines or around curves.

Cleated belt conveyors are versatile and can handle a wide range of materials, including loose, granular, or bulky items that would otherwise be difficult to transport on a standard belt conveyor.

Incline Capability: They are particularly effective for conveying materials up inclines or declines, where maintaining material position is crucial.

Types of Cleated Belt Conveyors

1. According to the appearance

Horizontal cleated belt conveyors: These conveyors are used for horizontal transport of materials where additional grip is required to prevent material slippage.

Incline cleated belt conveyors: These conveyors are designed to transport materials up inclines or declines. The cleats help to prevent materials from slipping back on an incline.

Z-Shaped cleated belt conveyors: These conveyors have a zig-zag or Z-shaped configuration, allowing for vertical lift capabilities along with horizontal transportation.

2. According to the application

Aluminum cleated belt conveyors: mainly made of aluminum, suitable for environments with humid or corrosive substances.

Sanitary cleated belt conveyors: conveyors are usually made of stainless steel, easy to clean and maintain, and corrosion-resistant. The belts are usually made of food-grade rubber or PVC, which are resistant to high and low temperatures and can withstand gap cleaning and disinfection.

Application

Cleated belt conveyors are versatile and find application in various industries where the cleats play a crucial role in material handling. The cleats on these conveyors provide added grip and control over the movement of materials, making them suitable for specific applications that require enhanced conveying capabilities. Here are some key applications where the cleated feature of belt conveyors plays a significant role:

Food Processing: In the food industry, cleated belt conveyors are used for applications where products need to be elevated or where there are inclines involved. Sanitary cleated belt conveyors are especially important in food handling to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Agriculture: Cleated belt conveyors are used in agriculture for handling crops, seeds, and other agricultural products that require secure transportation, especially on inclines.

Recycling: In recycling facilities, cleated belt conveyors are utilized to transport sorted materials such as plastics, paper, or metals, ensuring efficient material flow and separation.

Mining and Quarrying: Cleated belt conveyors are employed in the mining industry to transport ores, rocks, and other materials over long distances and varying terrain.

Manufacturing: Cleated belt conveyors are used in manufacturing plants for handling products on assembly lines, moving items between workstations, or managing the flow of materials during production processes.

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Structure of Cleated Belt Conveyors

Cleated belt conveyors are composed of corrugated sidewall belts, base belt diaphragms, machine head drive rollers, drive devices, reversing pressure rollers, sidewall rollers, rappers, etc.

Sidewall: designed to be corrugated to prevent the material from slipping and falling.

Diaphragm: The main function is to support materials, which can be divided into two categories: fixed type and detachable type.

The ribs and the diaphragm are connected with the base tape by the method of secondary vulcanization, which has a high connection strength.

Technical Parameters

bandwidthB（mm）		300		400		500		650		800
sidewall height（mm）		40	60	60	80	80	120	120	160	120	160		200	240
Partial conveying inclination conveying amountQ3/h	30°	15	14	20	34	46	71	104	120	128	157		195	235
	45°	11	10	14	26	35	57	83	97	102	127		157	195
	60°	8	7	10	18	25	40	58	69	72	90		112	142
	90°	4	4	5	10	13	21	31	37	38	48		60	76
Dimensions	Head wheel center heightH2/h（MM）	350-100				1100-2000		1300-2000		1300-2000
	Tail wheel center heightH2/h（MM）	335		330-490		600		600		600-800
	Middle section belt heightH2/h（MM）	450		500-700		760-800		800-850		800-1115
	Middle foot widthB2/h（MM）	480		580		870		1020		1220
bandwidthB（mm）		1000				1200				1400
sidewall height（mm）		120	160	200	240	160	200	240	300	160	200	240	300	400
Partial conveying inclination conveying amountQ3/h	30°	172	216	267	327	275	331	419	466	319	395	500	564	794
	45°	137	175	216	271	222	267	347	384	258	318	414	465	680
	60°	96	124	153	197	158	190	253	178	184	226	302	337	524
	90°	51	66	83	106	85	102	136	149	98	121	162	180	281
Dimensions	Head wheel center heightH2/h（MM）	1400-2000						1600-2000
	Tail wheel center heightH2/h（MM）	600-800				800-1000				800-1200
	Middle section belt heightH2/h（MM）	800-1200				1050-1500				1050-1700
	Middle foot widthB2/h（MM）	1440				1690				1890

Features and Benefits

Enhanced Grip: The cleats provide additional grip on the belt, preventing materials from slipping or falling off, even when the conveyor is inclined.

Versatility: Cleated belt conveyors are versatile and can handle a wide range of materials, including loose, granular, or bulky items that would otherwise be difficult to transport on a standard belt conveyor.

Incline Capability: They are particularly effective for conveying materials up inclines or declines, where maintaining material position is crucial.

Prevent Spillage: Cleats help in containing materials within the conveying path, reducing spillage and improving overall efficiency.

Customization: Cleated belt conveyors can be customized with different cleat heights, spacing, and patterns to suit specific material handling requirements.

Durability: They are typically built to be durable and withstand heavy loads and harsh operating conditions.

Cleated Belt type selection

There are many different types of belt materials for cleated belt conveyors, and it is important to choose the right belt material for your specific application. Here are some common types of belt materials for cleated belt conveyors:

Rubber belt: wear-resistant, oil-resistant, good elasticity, suitable for various environments, moderate price, widely evaluated in food, beverage, logistics and other industries.

PVC belt: acid and alkali resistant, corrosion-resistant, easy to clean, suitable for environments with high hygiene requirements, suitable for food processing, light material transportation and other occasions with high cleanliness requirements.

PU belt: wear-resistant, grease-resistant, heat-resistant, suitable for heavy material transportation and high wear resistance requirements.

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