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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 plain cleated belts for Fluent conveyors and general replacement. Cleats run perpendicular to belt travel, dividing the belt into pockets that contain loose material on inclines and meter flow on tumble-back conveyors.
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
Slider bed, trough idler, flat idler, trough slider bed, roller chain, tumble-back
Store indoors; best if installed within 1 year of receipt
for continuous conveying.
Plain cleated belts have evenly spaced cleats running perpendicular to belt travel. The geometry is the simplest cleated profile: each cleat is a continuous bar across the belt face, and the bars together form rectangular pockets that hold loose material against the belt as it climbs.
Plain cleats trade the directional grip of chevron profiles for a broader application range. They work as effectively running uphill as downhill, they don't bias material flow toward one belt edge, and they're the only cleated profile suitable for tumble-back metering, where material is intentionally allowed to roll back over the cleat tops to regulate downstream feed.
Plain and chevron are the two main cleated belt families. Profile selection depends on what the belt carries, how it discharges, and whether material flow needs to be metered.
Bidirectional grip, tumble-back metering, simplest geometry. Best for general incline conveyance and any application where directional bias is undesirable.
(closed V, open V, multi-chevron, bullhorn, herringbone): directional grip with V-pocket geometry. Each chevron variant is calibrated to a specific capacity, drainage, lateral retention, or discharge cleanliness.
Specify plain cleated when the conveyor runs in both directions, when material flow needs to tumble back over cleat tops for metering, or when a chevron's directional bias would create unwanted carryback or buildup.
Cleat height should scale with incline angle and material size. For general incline conveyance with granular and light-bulk material, 2–3″ cleats are typically sufficient. Steep inclines and large aggregate may call for 4–8″ cleats. Tumble-back applications size the cleat to the metering charge rather than to the incline angle. 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 plain cleated belts on tumble-back conveyors and other production-intensity applications.
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 on plain cleated belts is 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.
Gather the essential measurements before ordering to ensure a precise fit and reliable performance.
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, including the tumble-back conveyors that depend on plain cleated belts for metering. When you source a plain cleated 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.
Configurations calibrated for both standard incline conveyance and tumble-back metering.
Compatible with roller chain, tumble-back, slider bed, trough idler, flat idler, and trough slider bed conveyors.
Custom configurations ship in 3–6 weeks.
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Fluent Conveyors also carries the following types of cleated belts.
The herringbone design securely holds materials while allowing drainage.
Available in multiple configurations, chevrons improve performance on steep inclines.