Conveying Important Information

volume 4, issue 1

Increase Productivity, Improve Versatility, Create Solutions

Utilizing mechanical cleats and guides provides many benefits and solves specific
problems. For example, mechanical cleats can allow you to increase the incline of
your conveyor, prevent material rollback, increase running speed, or provide a
special sorting solution. And unlike chemical and heat welded cleats, mechanical
cleats can be installed directly on the conveyor using simple hand tools (screw
driver, belt punch). In addition, expensive equipment is not needed and there are
no shelf life concerns with chemicals.

Simple and Versatile Problem Solvers

In addition to being easy to install, mechanical cleats and guides offer other benefits, such as:
Maintenance: Missing, worn, or broken cleats can easily be
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replaced on existing cleated belts, helping to eliminate costly

conveyor downtime.
Versatile: Modify existing belts by changing spacing or placement of
cleats to meet your specific requirements. Apply to any type of belt
(PVC, rubber, urethane, even chain or plastic link belts) for improved
operating efficiency.
Unique: Mechanical cleats come in a variety of styles to fit your
specific conveyor needs. For example, pegs and lugs provide a unique
solution when a full belt width cleat is not required, such as if the
material being conveyed has liquid that needs to run off or if
specialized sorting is desired.

Tatch-A-Cleat Mechanical Cleat Solutions:

Model L Cleat
Model L cleats are ideal for light-duty applications such as food processing, industrial
conveyors, parts handling and harvesting equipment. Produced from nitrile, the cleat
offers a long life, high tensile rubber with superior resistance to the deteriorating
effects of oils, heat, acids and weathering. Available in five heights from 5/8" (16mm)
to 3" (75mm).

Model HD Cleat
Model HD is a heavy-duty cleat, engineered to stand up to abrasive, high-impact
applications such as mining, agriculture, construction, scrap, trash-burning and material
handling. Model HD cleats are manufactured from an abrasion-resistant SBR compound
for added durability. The high tensile strength and flexibility of this cleat allows it to be
used in troughing conveyors or in applications employing horseshoe, chevron or crescent
cleat patterns. Available in 1" (25 mm) or 2" (50 mm) heights.

Econo-Cleat
Econo-Cleat is an economical cleat option for a wide variety of material conveying.
Available in a choice of application-matched materials: choose specially compounded,
high-durability EPDM rubber for excellent resistance to abrasion and the effects of
weather; or select PVC for less demanding applications. Available in five heights from
1-1/4" (31 mm) to 6" (150 mm).

Tatch-A-Lug and Tatch-A-Peg

When full belt width cleats are not required, intermittently spaced lugs or pegs can be
an inexpensive, yet effective solution. Pegs and Lugs can be installed in any pattern to
avoid rollback or to fit your customized sorting requirements. Non-marking, FDAapproved, isoprene lugs are available in 1-1/2" (38 mm) and 2" (50 mm) heights. Pegs
are available in 2" (50 mm) and 3" (75 mm) heights.

Tatch-A-Guide
Easy-to-install, v-shaped rubber guides help keep belts centered over split or grooved
pulleys. Attached firmly to the underside of the belt using only a belt punch and
screwdriver, Tatch-A-Guide is a simple way to solve belt-tracking problems.
Intermittent spacing and notched design provide easy flexing over pulleys. Available
in standard A, B, and C V-guide sizes.

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