Cleated belt conveyors
A cleated belt conveyor is a type of belt conveyor that has raised cleats or ribs on the belt surface. These cleats help secure materials in place, preventing them from sliding back, especially when the conveyor is used at an incline or for handling bulk materials.
🔹 Key Features
- Cleats – Vertical or angled ridges attached to the belt (can be straight, curved, or custom-shaped).
- Belt Material – Usually rubber, PVC, or other reinforced materials.
- Incline/Decline Operation – Designed for upward/downward transport of bulk items.
- Support Rollers – Keep the belt aligned while reducing sagging.
- 🔹 Applications
- Transporting grains, coal, or minerals.
- Moving packaged products uphill in warehouses.
- Food processing (e.g., vegetables, meat).
- Agricultural and construction industries.
- 🔹 Advantages
- Prevents rollback/sliding of materials.
- Increases conveyor capacity for inclined operations.
- Versatile – suitable for bulk and packaged goods.
- Cost-effective and durable.