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 lightweight cleats is designed for applications in food processing, recycling, warehousing, plastics and light manufacturing.

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

Why Cleats Matter in Lightweight Conveying

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

• Minimum pulley diameter.
• 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 improve product throughput.

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 Multipurpose Conveying

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

T-Cleat Specifications (our cleats start at 1/2″ and are available in 1/2″ increments up to 3″.)

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
½”	3″
1″	3″
1 ½”	3″
2″	3″
2 ½ “	4″
3″	4″
3 ½”	4″
4″	5″
4 ½”	5″
5″	5″

T-cleats are traditionally available in PVC, making them suitable for food processing, packaging and general manufacturing applications.

Scoop Cleats: Enhanced Material Retention

Scoop cleats feature a curved profile that helps trap material more effectively during steep incline conveying.

Scoop Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
2″	4″
3″	4″
4″	4″

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

Thin-Line Cleats: Perfect for Small Pulley Systems

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

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

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

Heavy-Duty Cleats: For Tough Jobs

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

Heavy-Duty Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
¼”	3″
1 ½”	3″
2″	6″
3″	8″
4″	10″

Super Heavy-Duty Cleats: For the Toughest Jobs

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

Super Heavy-Duty Cleat Specifications

Cleat Height	Minimum Pulley Diameter
1 ½”	5″
2″	6″
3″	8″
4″	10″

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!