Cleating Services

When your operation requires product lift, spacing, separation, or controlled movement, a cleated conveyor belt is often the most effective solution. Vaughn Belting designs and delivers custom cleated belts built to meet your exact application needs — improving efficiency and reducing material loss across your production line.

With nearly 100 years in operation and a long history serving major brands across food processing, packaging, recycling, manufacturing, and distribution, Vaughn Belting is a trusted partner for high-performance conveyor belt solutions.

Any Cleat Style. Any Pattern. Built for Your Application.

We provide virtually any cleat style, height, spacing, or pattern configuration required — whether standard or highly customized.

Common cleat options include:

• Straight cleats
• V-shaped cleats
• Scoop / bucket cleats
• High-friction installed cleats
• Sidewalls (with or without cleats)
• Custom cleat spacing or indexing patterns

Paired with services such as V-Guides or Lacing, we ensure the belt is engineered specifically for your conveyor’s design and performance requirements.

Incline Conveying Experts

Any conveyor running at more than a 10° incline typically needs cleats to prevent rollback or slippage. We supply custom cleated belts for:

• Food handling and processing
• Packaging and sorting lines
• Manufacturing and assembly operations
• Recycling plants and material recovery facilities
• Warehouse and distribution centers

By matching cleat height, spacing, and material to your product and conveyor design, we ensure smooth, controlled conveying — even at steep angles.

Product Separation, Indexing & Spacing Control

Cleats also provide reliable control when your process requires:

• Even product spacing
• Stop-and-go indexing
• Batch separation
• Gentle product handling
• Improved accuracy for inspection or packaging

A tailored cleated belt ensures consistent product flow and helps reduce waste, misalignment, and quality issues downstream.

Reliable Cleat Attachment Methods

To ensure durability and long service life, we use the most appropriate attachment method based on belt material, load, and application:

✔ Heat-Welded Cleats

A strong, dependable bond for many thermoplastic belts.

✔ High-Frequency (HF) Welded Cleats

Creates a superior fused bond ideal for heavy use or food-grade belts.

✔ Mechanical Attachment

Used for specialty belt materials or non-weldable constructions.

Every cleated belt is produced with precise alignment and consistent spacing to maintain reliability under real-world operating demands.

Custom Conveyor Belt Cleat Patterns for Specialized Processes

Need something outside standard configurations?

We can create:

• Staggered cleats
• Multi-row cleating
• Timing or metering patterns
• Cleat + sidewall combinations
• Integrated guides and cleats

If your conveyor requires a tailored solution, we can also combine cleating with Endless Belting or lacing, depending on your installation and sanitation requirements.

Why Facilities Choose Vaughn Belting for Conveyor Belt Cleating Services

• Nearly 100 years of trusted expertise: Founded in 1928, Vaughn Belting is one of the Southeast’s most experienced conveyor belt suppliers.

• A partner to major regional and national brands: Companies across food, packaging, manufacturing, and recycling rely on our conveyor solutions every day.

• Industry knowledge that solves real problems: Our team understands conveyor systems from the ground up — and recommends the right belt for each application.

• Fast access to materials and partners: Large inventory and strong supplier relationships reduce lead times, even for complex cleated belts.

• Support beyond fabrication: Pair your cleated belt with Field Installation & Repair Services or a Belt Survey for complete conveyor support.

Request a Custom Cleated Belt

Whether you need incline conveying, product separation, or a custom cleat configuration, Vaughn Belting provides reliable, application-driven solutions that enhance conveyor performance and efficiency.

Call 1-800-533-9086 or request a quote online to discuss your cleating requirements.

Vaughn Belting — dependable belting solutions since 1928.