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Copyright © 2026 Fluent Conveyors, LLC. All rights reserved.
The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
Fluent supplies herringbone cleated belts for Fluent conveyors and general replacement. The open chevron geometry releases compacting and sticky materials cleanly at the head pulley while still preventing rollback on inclines.
Not all options are available in every combination.
SBR rubber (high abrasion resistant), heat resistant (HR) rubber, moderately oil resistant (MOR) rubber, super oil resistant (SOR) rubber, white FDA rubber, flame retardant (FR) rubber, neoprene, nitrile (FDA/USDA), butyl, PVC, polyurethane
48, 60, 72, 84 inches standard; larger widths available with vertical splicing
Black standard rubber, oil-resistant rubber, high-heat-resistant rubber, flame-retardant rubber, nitrile, PVC, EPDM
1–8″ (25–200 mm)
6, 9, and 12 inches
Monofilament, fiberglass, steel breaker
Hot vulcanized (integrally molded), hot vulcanized (bonded on), tack-on (field-replaceable)
Alligator hinged, bolt plate, rivet plate, Superscrew, vulcanized (longitudinal, diagonal, finger, step), recessed
Corrugated sidewalls, C-channel reinforcement, center support ribs, food-grade compound
Store indoors; best if installed within 1 year of receipt
and material control.
Herringbone is a chevron profile in which the cleats form a V-shape that does not connect at the apex. The open geometry sacrifices some pocket capacity compared to closed V, but it allows material to release cleanly off the cleat face at the head pulley.
Herringbone also reduces the directional drainage bias of open V by alternating cleat angle along the belt. The trade-off is reduced carrying capacity per cleat.
Herringbone is one of several chevron cleated belt options. Profile selection depends on what the belt carries and where it tends to fail.
Maximum carrying capacity for dry granular and aggregate.
If carryback at discharge is dragging service hours into cleanup time, switch from closed V to herringbone. If lateral spillage is the bigger problem, switch to bullhorn.
Cleat height should scale with incline angle and material size. For granular and light-bulk applications, 1–3″ cleats are typically sufficient. Steep inclines and large aggregate may call for 4–8″ cleats. Taller cleats demand adequate return path clearance and adequate pulley diameter for the ply count. Confirm conveyor return geometry before specifying heights above 3″.
Vulcanized into the belt carcass during manufacturing. With no mechanical joint at the base, this is the best choice for high-load, high-cycle applications, abrasive materials, and anywhere cleat detachment would cause downstream damage or process interruption. Standard for herringbone belts in production environments.
Bolted or bonded onto the belt after manufacturing. Worn or damaged cleats can be swapped in the field without pulling the belt. Tack-on and mechanically attached styles simplify maintenance for lower-intensity applications and field repairs.
Cleat base cracking and apex separation on herringbone belts are usually a symptom of the wrong attachment method for the application, not a belt quality issue.
The right belt compound depends on what the belt contacts and the operating environment.
Specify the operating environment at inquiry (temperature range, exposure to oils or chemicals, and any food contact requirements), and we'll confirm compound compatibility across the full belt construction.
Herringbone is typically chosen because closed V or multi-chevron produces carryback. Confirm that belt scraper geometry matches the herringbone cleat profile; a scraper sized for closed V can ride high over herringbone apex gaps.
Head pulley diameter affects how cleanly the cleats release at discharge: undersized pulleys flex the belt more sharply and can hold material against the cleat face longer.
Use documentation from the original belt when reordering. Worn belts stretch over time and produce undersized replacements if measured directly. Contact our engineering team if you need help selecting the right belt or determining the correct size.
Fluent designs and manufactures custom conveyors for recycling, aggregate, and bulk handling operations. When you source a herringbone replacement from Fluent, you work with engineers who specify and run these belts on conveyors every day.
Cleat heights, pitches, and compounds matched to the operating environment.
Integrally molded and mechanically attached constructions to suit load intensity.
Open-apex geometry calibrated for clean discharge on compacting and sticky materials.
Compatible with slider bed, trough idler, flat idler, and trough slider bed conveyors.
Custom configurations ship in 3–6 weeks.
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Fluent Conveyors carries the following additional types of cleated belts.
Standard perpendicular cleat pattern to improve material control.
Available in multiple configurations, chevron patterns improve performance on steep inclines.