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The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
A sidewall belt conveyor is equipped with a corrugated sidewall belt. Sidewalls can be glued or vulcanized to the base belt. Corrugated sidewall conveyor belts prevent materials from falling off the belt edges. Corrugations allow the sidewalls to bend with the belt on decline and incline conveyors. Cleats are often added to corrugated sidewall belts for superior material containment at steeper angles.
Corrugated sidewall belt conveyors often operate at steep inclines; sidewalls and cleats allow for near-vertical conveying. Here are some conveyors that use corrugated sidewall belting.
Slider bed conveyors support the belt with a smooth metal bed. Slider bed conveyors are cheaper and easier to maintain than flat idler conveyors, but slider beds create too much friction for heavy loads or long-distance conveying. They perform shorter, light-duty transfer functions.
Flat idler conveyors support the belt with a series of idlers. Idlers reduce belt friction, disperse weight, and allow the conveyor to operate over longer distances than slider bed conveyors.
Corrugated sidewall belt conveyors commonly perform inclined feed functions for recycling and processing equipment. Many industries, including manufacturing, recycling, and logistics, rely on conveyors with corrugated sidewall belts to contain materials at steep inclines.
In recycling and waste management, conveyors use belts with horizontal cleats and sidewalls for feeding balers, shredders, and sorters; large scoop cleats and tall sidewalls generate high throughput.
Power stations, mines, quarries, and other aggregates handlers use sidewall conveyor belts to improve their carrying capacity. Sidewall belts keep bulk aggregates from falling off the belt during transit and processing.
Conveyors with corrugated belts capture highly saturated materials, such as mixed cement. Sidewall belts are effective during all stages of cement production, from raw materials to mixed product.
Here’s how sidewall belt conveyors can improve your operation:
Operate at steep incline angles
Maximize horizontal space
Contain granular products
Secure product loading zones
Increase load and production capacity
Combine sidewall belts with plain cleats for steep angles or vertical conveying.
We design and manufacture conveyors for all applications and industries.
We understand that every application is unique. That's why we create custom conveyor solutions tailored to your exact specifications. We will design a conveyor that seamlessly integrates into your operation. All Fluent conveyors are proudly built in the USA, adhering to the most rigorous industry standards.
Goodyear, Flexco belt options resistant to rips, tears, and impacts
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
Precision components such as cold-rolled steel shafts and flame-hardened sprockets
All hardware is grade 8 for maximum strength
Extensively tested and inspected prior to shipment
3/16" and 1/4" thick structural steel frames to prevent flexing
25-35 pound rail track to withstand heavy loads
Designed for simple maintenance access and component serviceability
Dodge, Nord, SEW drives matched to application torque
ASTM A36 steel for fabrication per structural code
Premium bearings sized for L10 life ratings, made in USA
Painted with industrial-grade powder coating for durability
Made from premium components, our conveyors deliver exceptional strength and longevity. Whether you need a flat idler, a roller chain conveyor, or any other conveyor system, contact Fluent and tell us what you need. We will build you a custom conveyor—and you can even pick your own color.
