Cleated Incline Belt Conveyors for Small Plastic Parts Transport
Belt Conveyor with Cleats
Belt Conveyor with Cleats
Belt Conveyor with Cleats
Cleated Belt Conveyor
Cleated Belt Conveyor
Belt Conveyor with Cleats
Cleated Belt Conveyors
Cleated Belt Conveyors
Cleated Belt Conveyors
Cleated Incline Belt Conveyors for Small Plastic Parts Transport
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The Challenge: Preventing Material Back-Slip on Steep Inclines
A plastic injection moulding plant required a reliable solution to transport small plastic components at a steep 40-degree incline. Standard flat belts were unsuitable, as the lightweight plastic pieces tended to roll or slide backwards, causing production bottlenecks and material loss.
A plastic injection moulding plant required a reliable solution to transport small plastic components at a steep 40-degree incline. Standard flat belts were unsuitable, as the lightweight plastic pieces tended to roll or slide backwards, causing production bottlenecks and material loss.
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The Solution: Custom Cleated Belting (Modular & PVC Options)
We engineered two distinct belt conveyor solutions tailored to the client’s specific layout requirements:
We engineered two distinct belt conveyor solutions tailored to the client’s specific layout requirements:
- IntraLock Modular Belt (Blue): For maximum flexibility, we utilized a high-durability IntraLock modular hinged strap. This system allows for custom-spaced cleats (flights) to be mechanically fixed, providing the positive lift needed to overcome the 40° angle.
- PVC Heat-Sealed Belt (White): For applications requiring a smoother surface, we supplied a PVC webbing belt featuring heat-sealed top cleats. This ensures a permanent, hygienic bond between the cleat and the belt, ideal for small-part containment.
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The Result: Efficient Vertical Elevation
Both systems successfully eliminated material back-slip, allowing the plant to elevate small plastic parts within a compact footprint. The use of cleats ensures a consistent “pocket” of material is moved with every rotation, regardless of the steep conveyor angle.
Both systems successfully eliminated material back-slip, allowing the plant to elevate small plastic parts within a compact footprint. The use of cleats ensures a consistent “pocket” of material is moved with every rotation, regardless of the steep conveyor angle.
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Flighted Belt Conveyor – Technical Specifications Table
| Specification | Technical Details |
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| Conveyor Type | Cleated Incline Belt Conveyor (Flighted) |
| Incline Angle | 40 Degrees |
| Belt Options | IntraLock Modular (Blue) / PVC Webbing (White) |
| Cleat Technology | Mechanical Hinged Heels / Heat-Sealed Flights |
| Application | Small Plastic Parts & Components |
| Industry | Plastic Manufacturing / Injection Moulding |
| Key Advantage | Prevents material back-slip on steep gradients |
| Customisation | Adjustable cleat spacing to suit product volume |