17Application solution

Cleated belt conveyor solutions

Cleated conveyors operate as all other conveyors do, moving items from one place to another. With evenly-spaced or strategically-placed cleats, they can space products along the conveyor, improve grip and facilitate movement up and down inclines, while preventing large or loose products from falling out of place.

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3200 straight modular cleated belt conveyor with high cleating — **Cleated belt conveyors**Spacing, grip and elevation, built in

18Features of a cleated conveyor belt

Made to order, welded in-house.

A number of conveyor belts can be modified to feature cleats, making better use of floor space and increasing the security and mobility of the products being moved.

Types of cleats

Cleats are available in a range of sizes, heights and materials depending on the product and conveying need — from a fraction of an inch to nearly half a foot, depending on the model.

Urethane
Rubber
Engineered plastic

In-house cleating

Cleating is handled in-house through a proprietary radio-frequency welding process that bonds urethane cleats to the base belt — made to order, in virtually any cleat height, spacing or pattern the application needs.

For food contact applications, cleats must have no cracks or poor bonds, since these can lead to contamination. The radio-frequency welding process generates a seamless, almost undetectable bond between cleat and belt for food safety.

19Cleated conveyor options

Three platforms, three purposes.

Optimize the use of space, secure products during movement, and reduce the risk of damage or loss.

Aluminum cleated belt conveyors

The 3200 Series is especially low maintenance, reducing downtime. With cleating from 0.24″ (6 mm) to 5.9″ (150 mm) high, it achieves high-speed, high-precision conveying, even on inclines and declines.

Parts handling
Transfers
Accumulation
Precision parts movement
Positioning

LPZ Z-frame conveyor with cleated belt on an incline

LPZ Z-Frame cleated conveyors

The LPZ Z-Frame conveyor adds elevation, taking advantage of floor space and improving efficiency, with a wide range of applications including raw food processing. Cleats improve product stability on the way down the line.

Sealed edge
Encased
Sidewall cleating
Modular cleated belt option

AquaPruf 7400 cleated conveyor designed for sanitary applications

Sanitary cleated belt conveyors

Built for durability, safety and accessibility, the AquaPruf 7400 and AquaGard 7350 cleated belt conveyors keep food products separate and sanitary, preventing spillage, contamination and damage. The AquaGard LP is a low-profile option that fits small spaces for dry and wipe-down applications, meeting BISSC certification standards for food processing.

Pharmaceutical
Baking
Packaged food
BISSC certified

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20Applications of cleated conveyors

Where the added grip pays off.

Cleated conveyors generally offer enhanced stability and precision, reducing the margin of error and promoting efficiency.

Elevations & inclines

A cleated belt allows incline and decline angles up to 60 degrees, compared to under 20 degrees for a traditional flat belt — saving floor space while keeping products in position without sacrificing speed or precision.

Precision conveying

Cleated belts space products, provide operator placement locations, and can even hold products tightly for interface with robotics or other automation — high-precision, cost-effective conveying that keeps separate products in the right position.

Sanitary conveying

A common use in food processing is elevating bulk food products to a volumetric feeder. A sanitary cleated belt with a food-safe design can gently and cost-effectively elevate bulk food product.

21Industries that benefit

Cleated belting across sectors.

The varied applications of cleated belt conveyors make them suitable across a number of industries.

Food handling

Sanitary conveying options safely separate and protect prepared food items during handling, accumulation and merging, including baked goods and confectionery.

Meat & poultry

Cleated conveyors meeting USDA sanitary standards support raw meat and poultry handling, from vertical space-saving solutions to product-security during movement.

Pharmaceutical

Precision conveying with cleated belts improves efficiency, accuracy and productivity.

Pill compression
Bottle filling
Blister packaging
Off-line inspections
Sorting & grouping

Material handling

As with food and pharmaceutical applications, cleated belts are well suited to general material handling.

22Frequently asked questions

Cleated belt conveyors.

What they are, what they're used for, and how modular belts differ.

What is a cleated belt conveyor?

A cleated belt conveyor operates much like other conveying systems, but features cleats that help separate products and prevent them from shifting out of place during motion.

What are cleated belt conveyors used for?

Applications in baking and confectionery, food handling, meat and poultry handling, pharmaceuticals and packaging — especially assembly, packaging, accumulation, elevation, depositing, rejection and inspection.

What is a modular belt conveyor?

Modular belts feature interlocking segments that can be individually replaced or repaired if damaged, unlike a flat belt. Often made from plastic, they're a popular choice for sanitary applications because they're easy to clean, and can be equipped in-house with cleats for specific applications and functions.