Our Lightweight Sidewall Cleat Options

For industries that require steep-angle conveying in compact spaces, lightweight sidewall cleats are essential for ensuring smooth, controlled material transport. Motion Conveyance Solutions’ range of DUROWALL™ lightweight cleats is designed for applications in food processing, recycling, warehousing, plastics and light manufacturing.

Our lightweight cleats are available in thermoplastic, polyurethane and conventional rubber. They offer superior performance, easy maintenance and long-lasting durability.

Why Cleats Matter in Lightweight Conveying

Sidewall cleats help secure material on inclined conveyors, preventing rollback and ensuring consistent flow. The right cleat choice depends on factors such as:

• Product type and weight.
• Incline angle.
• Belt speed and spacing requirements.
• Food safety, oil resistance and antistatic needs.

We offer multiple cleat styles, each engineered to improve performance and extend the lifespan of your conveyor system.

High-Frequency (HF) Welded Cleats: The Ultimate Bond

For lightweight conveyor systems requiring strong and seamless cleat attachment, HF welded cleats offer:

• Stronger bonds than traditional welding methods.
• Custom profiles for specialized applications.
• Narrow-base widths for small pulleys.
• Easy cleaning and extended service life.

HF welding is ideal for food-grade belts, helping prevent contamination while maintaining high durability.

T-Cleats: The Standard for Lightweight Incline Conveying

T-cleats are the most used cleats for lightweight applications, offering strong material retention while allowing flexibility in system design.

T-Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
1″	4″
2″	6″
3″	10″
4″	12″

T-cleats are available in rubber, thermoplastic and polyurethane compounds, making them suitable for food processing, packaging and general manufacturing applications.

Scoop Cleats (C-Cleats): Enhanced Material Retention

Scoop cleats, also called C-cleats, feature a curved profile that helps trap material more effectively during steep incline conveying.

C-Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
2″	6″
3″	8″
4″	10″

These cleats are especially useful in food processing or when handling fine materials like grains, powders or lightweight aggregates.

Thin-Line Cleats: Perfect for Small Pulley Systems

For lightweight conveyors requiring tight turns and small pulley diameters, thin-line cleats offer excellent performance with minimal belt stress.

Thin-Line Cleat Specifications
Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
30 mm	2″ / 50 mm
40 mm	2″ / 50 mm
50 mm	2″ / 50 mm
60 mm	2″ / 50 mm

Thin-line cleats are popular in food-grade and pharmaceutical applications, where precise product separation and minimal contamination risk are required.

Super Heavy-Duty Cleats: Reinforced for Tough Jobs

For more demanding lightweight applications, reinforced cleats provide added strength and durability. They are commonly used in environments where products experience high impact or heavy loads.

Super Heavy-Duty Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
2″	6″
3″	8″
4″	10″

With reinforced rubber or polyurethane construction, these cleats are built to resist wear and tear, ensuring long-term performance.

Why Motion Conveyance Solutions?

With decades of experience in conveyor belting, we offer:

• Multiple cleat styles and materials to fit any lightweight conveying need.
• Custom solutions tailored to your specific incline and product handling requirements.
• FDA/USDA/3A-compliant options for food-grade applications.
• Durable, industry-tested cleats for long-term reliability.
• Nationwide engineering and support to optimize your conveyor system.

Looking for the best lightweight sidewall cleat solution? Talk to our specialists today!