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The Fluent Conveyors logo is a registered trademark of Fluent Conveyors, LLC. Serial Number 97664258 Registered on Dec. 12, 2023
Replacement slider bed belts engineered for slider bed conveyors of every make. Configure by width, ply, cover, and splice for Fluent systems or any general retrofit installation.
Note that not all belts can be configured with each option.
36, 48, 60, 72, 84 inches; larger custom widths require vertical splicing
Polyester and nylon
Endless non-mechanical splices, custom, finger splice, longitudinal splice, rivet plate and hinged, bolt hinged and plate, alligator hinges and clips, vulcanized, food-grade splices
2-ply, 3-ply, and 4-ply standard black heavy-duty; 2 and 3-ply moderate oil resistance; 2-ply flame retardant; 2 and 3-ply flame retardant / oil resistant / static conductive; 2, 3, and 4-ply cover x bare; super oil-resistant "hot asphalt"; high heat resistant; skirtboard rubber / chute lining
Black standard high abrasion resistant (SBR), black heat resistant (HR), black moderately oil resistant (MOR) and super oil resistant (SOR), white FDA, black flame retardant (FR), DIN standard compounds on request
120, 150, 200, 250, 350, 450, 600, and 750 PIW
Smooth, white FDA, blue FDA, green FDA, black, rough top, crescent top, chevron top, cleated top, UV resistance
Standard, I, scoop, beefy, high-incline S and C, lug and square, steel-reinforced, notched, V-notched, notched chevron, tack-on, full-width, T-cleats, metal cleats
1 inch (25 mm) up to 8 inches (200 mm)
Black standard, black oil resistant, black high heat resistant, black flame retardant (FR), black high oil resistant, white oil and fat resistant (FDA), rubber and PVC compounds, nitrile, PVC, EPDM, angle steel
Monofilament, fiberglass, or steel breaker cross-rigid plies
C-channel, no wings, top impact shoes, formed trapezoids, inverted angle (for keeping hot materials off the belt), replaceable urethane cleat blades
Store indoors; best if installed within 1 year
slider bed conveyor systems.
Smooth top slider bed belts are covered on a dedicated page with deeper detail on light-duty and heavy-duty cover options, industry applications, and specialty compounds.
Slider bed conveyor belts run across a flat metal bed rather than on idlers or a chain. The bed absorbs impact from falling material, supports the belt across its full length, and reduces belt wear by eliminating the roll gaps where debris typically catches. Slider beds conveyors are also more cost-effective than flat idler and roller chain conveyors because of their simple construction.
Slider bed belts are built from PVC, rubber, or specialty compounds. Covers can be specified for abrasion resistance, heat resistance, oil resistance, food-grade compliance, and static conductivity. Bottom covers are typically smoother than those on roller bed belts to reduce friction and heat buildup against the bed. For extreme abrasion, urethane slider bed belts are available with a wide operating temperature range and support v-guides, molded cleats, chevrons, capped edges, and wear strips.
Cleated slider bed belts handle inclines, angled conveying, and applications where loose material would otherwise roll back. Fluent offers cleats in two attachment methods:
Vulcanized cleats: hot-welded to the belt for the strongest permanent connection. Best for continuous production and high-load applications.
Tack-on cleats: mechanically applied to an installed belt without removal, allowing cleat replacement or pattern changes without belt replacement.
Urethane cleat blades are also available as replaceable inserts. The belt maintains full carrying capacity for its service life while only the cleats wear and get replaced. Cleat heights run from 1 inch to 8 inches across I, scoop, beefy, S-profile, C-profile, lug, square, notched, and chevron-notched patterns.
Slider bed conveyors are used in precision-handling industries, such as assembly lines, package handling, and sortation. In recycling, slider bed belts support material recovery operations moving paper, cardboard, glass, and other recyclables. Cleated slider bed belts run in mining, waste and tire recycling, sand, stone, and gravel handling, food processing, bio-fuel, and agricultural harvesting. Other users include aerospace, food processing, and automotive.
Most slider bed belt decisions come down to five specs:
For application-specific guidance, see how to select the correct conveyor belt size or how to choose the correct conveyor belt.
When ordering a replacement slider bed belt, have these measurements ready. If anything's unclear, contact our engineering team and we'll help work through it.
Belt width (inside sealing wings)
Belt width (overall width)
Belt length
Sidebar width
Sidebar thickness
Single or double-row designation
Sealing wing height
Sealing wing thickness
Height of cleat (angle iron shown)
Thickness of cleat
Total length
Offset from sealing wing
Support type/size
Support spacing
Support length
Wear pad thickness
Wear pad quantity
Wear pad spacing
Wear pad location
Wear pad size
Fluent designs and builds custom conveyors every day. When you source through us, you're working with engineers with decades of experience specifying and troubleshooting slider bed belts for all industries.
Over 50 belt material configurations across PVC, rubber, and specialty compounds
Widths 36–84 inches stocked; larger widths available with longitudinal splicing
Smooth top, cleated, cover, and splice options matched to your application and bed material
Vulcanized, tack-on, and replaceable urethane cleat blades for cleated configurations
Ready to work with the experts?
For our flat idler conveyors, a go-to choice for general conveyance.
For our trough idler conveyors, ideal for handling bulk materials.
For our trough slider bed conveyors, a light-duty, bulk-material solution.
For our roller chain conveyors, heavy-duty material handling solutions.
For asphalt milling machines, mobile screeners, and other equipment.
With crisscrossed fabric plies for exceptional tear resistance.
Attached or integrally molded cleats to prevent product rollback and material spillage.
Sidewalls and cleats are hot vulcanized to the belt for a durable connection.
