Cleats
Cleats
Cleats are always manufactured by press moulding. The quality or type of rubber used depends on the specifications of the product to be conveyed, fulfilling at all times the most demanding levels of wear resistance and abrasion strength.
Our cleats can be manufactured with or without fabric reinforcement. However, for cleats above 140 mm in height, we highly recommend the use of fabric reinforcement.
The recommended height of the cleats should be 10 to 20 mm lower than the height of the sidewalls.
Cleats type T, C, TC and TCFX differ mainly in their load capacity, and the choice will always depend on transportation needs.
Type TCFX consists of three elements: two bases joint to the belt and a cross cleat elevation screwed to the bases, which is always manufactured with fabric reinforcement.
CRITERIA FOR CLEAT CHOICE
In order to determine the dimensions of cleats when designing a Beltsiflex®, belt, we use the same formula that applies in the volumetric calculations of a conventional belt. Nevertheless, we must consider where the materials to be transported are to be placed within the carrying area formed by the cross cleats and the sidewalls; the grain size of the product will be of vital importance for good operation and functionality of the installed system.
For high granulometry products:
With the aim of avoiding the loss, leak or projection of material during transportation or accidents due to obstruction, it is necessary to pay attention to three selection criteria, always dependant on maximum granulometry. These criteria will always be the minimum measures to beincrease according to the transport capability desired.
- Spacing between cleats:The minimum distance between cleats must be twice the maximum grain size.
- Cleat width:The width of cleats must be at least 2.5 times the maximum grain size.
- Cleat height:EAs for the minimum height of the cleats, two aspects must be considered when making a choice:
- a) Once again, maximum grain size
- b) The angle of inclination of the belt:
