Cleated Belt Conveyor

Overview

The Cleated Belt Conveyor is engineered specifically for moving loose, small, or granular materials up inclines, providing positive product engagement that prevents items from sliding or falling backward. Cleats on the belt surface create controlled pockets ideal for elevating materials reliably and safely in applications where standard flat belts cannot maintain product stability.

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Why Choose Us

Industrial Kinetics designs cleated belt conveyors using engineering principles that ensure robust mechanical performance and predictable operation. Our approach emphasizes customizability, allowing each cleated belt conveyor to be precisely configured for the product type, incline requirements, and throughput needs. With a history of providing heavy-duty belted conveyors (as seen in IK’s bag handling equipment), we deliver systems that are reliable, long-lasting, and engineered for demanding industrial environments.

System Integration

Cleated belt conveyors integrate seamlessly with straight belts, belt curves, sortation conveyors, and accumulation systems. CEMA’s belt and curve conveyor design framework ensures proper selection of pulleys, belt tension controls, and speed matching across connected conveyor segments. IK’s ability to incorporate standard 24VDC interlocks enables consistent communication with upstream and downstream equipment, allowing the cleated conveyor to function as an integral part of a total material-handling system.

What industries typically use these systems:

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Agriculture: Elevating seeds, grains, or granular materials.

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Manufacturing: Moving small parts or loose components between process levels.

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Food Processing: Transporting packaged or unpackaged small items that require containment.

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Recycling & Waste Handling: Conveying shredded materials or irregular small items.

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General Industrial: Any application requiring incline movement of loose or small materials.

success stories

Manual Palletizing and Pallet Handling Conveyor System in Distribution Center

March 3, 2026
High speed manual palletizing system featuring a low profile dual deck Smart transfer car, automatic pallet dispenser, and zero pressure accumulation to reduce labor, improve ergonomics, lower maintenance costs, and streamline pallet handling operations.
Factory floor with a conveyor belt system and machinery, including a green cabinet, under bright lights.

Material Delivery and Dunnage Removal Conveyor system for Parallel Assembly Line, Overhead Material Delivery System

August 29, 2025
A vehicle manufacturer was looking for a new method to deliver materials for the assembly of vehicles to four parallel assembly lines. IK developed, engineered, and implemented an overhead pallet conveyor system that provided great benefits to the vehicle manufacturer.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When should I choose a modular plastic cleated belt over a PVC/fabric belt?

    Modular belts are preferred for heavier loads, wet environments, or when durability and cleanability are priorities.

  • Can Industrial Kinetics customize cleat spacing?

    Yes. Cleat spacing can be tailored to support product indexing or separation.

  • Can cleated belts handle steep inclines?

    Yes. Cleats provide positive product engagement, making them suitable for steep incline or decline applications.

  • What maintenance is required?

    Standard belt tracking, tension checks, and pulley inspections—consistent with CEMA belt conveyor maintenance recommendations.

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Downers Grove, IL 60515
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