Conveyor belt with cleats
Cleated conveyor belts guide loose products, preventing them from falling off the belt during transport. Cleats are indispensable components in various industries, from the agricultural sector to heavy manufacturing. Whether you need a belt conveyor with cleats for rugged outdoor applications or a lightweight solution for indoor production lines, a conveyor belt with cleats adds real value to your business process.
What are cleated conveyor belts?
Cleated conveyor belts are belts fitted with raised sections, called cleats, that are attached to the belt surface to guide and retain products. They prevent products from sliding or falling off the conveyor belt, minimising production losses and improving throughput efficiency.
Cleated conveyor belting is used across a wide range of industries: agriculture, recycling, food processing, and both light and heavy manufacturing. Wherever loose or slippery materials need to be transported reliably, especially on inclined conveyor sections, a conveyor belt with cleats is the go-to solution.
Different options for conveyor belts with cleats
Cleats come in a variety of types, including transverse, longitudinal, or corrugated edges designs. Generally, the material of the cleat matches the conveyor belt itself, rubber cleats on rubber conveyor belts, synthetic cleats on synthetic conveyor belts, and so on. Combinations are also possible, such as using both longitudinal and transverse cleats on the same belt conveyor with cleats.
The right configuration of cleated conveyor belting depends on the product being transported, the incline angle, the speed of the belt, and the specific requirements of the industry or application.
How are cleats attached to conveyor belts?
Cleats can be attached to conveyor belts using various methods. At LBS, we use hot vulcanisation, the preferred method for maximum durability and safety.
In the case of rubber conveyor belts, hot vulcanization involves heating the applied rubber under high pressure, integrating it seamlessly with the rest of the belt. This results in 100% adhesion, making it impossible for the cleats to come loose, even under the most demanding operating conditions. For cleated conveyor belts that need to perform reliably day after day, this method offers unmatched security.
EcoCleat® cleats
The Ecocleat® is specially designed and developed for agricultural and light industry applications. Thanks to full hot vulcanisation integration, loosening of the EcoCleat® cleat is completely excluded with every Probelt® conveyor belt.
EcoCleat® cleats are an excellent choice for cleated conveyors operating in environments where reliability and low maintenance are critical, such as in the agro sector, where downtime directly impacts productivity.
HotCleat® cleats
The Hotcleat® is built for the most demanding and toughest rubber conveyor belt applications. Like the EcoCleat®, HotCleat® cleats do not release, thanks to the unique hot vulcanisation process.
Whether you're running a heavy recycling line or a high-volume industrial process, HotCleat® cleated conveyor belting delivers the strength and permanence required for continuous, high-stress operation.
Cleated conveyors by LBS
For cleated conveyors, continuity and reliability are critical, as downtime can quickly lead to significant costs. That's why LBS prioritises the performance of every conveyor belt with cleats, tailoring each solution to the requirements of the specific industry and application.
In addition to designing and constructing custom-made cleated conveyor belts, LBS also offers services, maintenance, and a full range of cleats as conveyor components. From selecting the right cleated conveyor belting to full installation and aftercare, we support you at every step.
Are you looking for the best cleats for your conveyor belt? Do you have questions about our cleated conveyor belts or other products and services? Get in touch with us!
