8/10/2019 Increase Productivity Improv

1/2

Conveying Important Informationvolume 4, issue 1

Increase Productivity, Improve Versatility, Create SolutionsUtilizing mechanical cleats and guides provides many benefits and solves specificproblems. For example, mechanical cleats can allow you to increase the incline ofyour conveyor, prevent material rollback, increase running speed, or provide aspecial sorting solution. And unlike chemical and heat welded cleats, mechanicalcleats can be installed directly on the conveyor using simple hand tools (screw

driver, belt punch). In addition, expensive equipment is not needed and there areno shelf life concerns with chemicals.

Low Maintenance: Missing, worn, or broken cleats can easily bereplaced on existing cleated belts, helping to eliminate costlyconveyor downtime.

Versatile: Modify existing belts by changing spacing or placement ofcleats to meet your specific requirements. Apply to any type of belt

(PVC, rubber, urethane, even chain or plastic link belts) for improvedoperating efficiency.

Unique: Mechanical cleats come in a variety of styles to fit yourspecific conveyor needs. For example, pegs and lugs provide a uniquesolution when a full belt width cleat is not required, such as if thematerial being conveyed has liquid that needs to run off or if

specialized sorting is desired.

In addition to being easy to install, mechanical cleats and guides offer other benefits, such as:

Simple and Versatile Problem Solvers

8/10/2019 Increase Productivity Improv

2/2

Flexible Steel Lacing Company2525 Wisconsin Avenue

Dow ners G rove, IL 60515-4200 U.S.A.

Telephone: (630)-971-0150Fax: (630)-971-1180

Australia: 61-2-9680-3322 England: 44-1457-891000 Germany: 49-7428-9406-0

Mexico: 52 55 56-74-53-26 New Zealand: 64-9-415-4488 Republic of South Africa: 27-11-974-2771

2005 Flexible Steel Lacing Company 1/05 Lit Code 1853-4/1

Tatch-A-Cleat , Econo-Cleat , Tatch-A-Lug and Tatch-A-Guid e are registered

trademarks, a nd Tatch-A-Peg is a trademark of Flexible Steel Lacing Company.

Visit our Web site at: www.flexco.comE-mail: advertising@ flexco.com

Tatch-A-CleatMechanical Cleat Solutions:

Model L CleatModel L cleats are ideal for light-duty applications such as food processing, industrial

conveyors, parts handling and harvesting equipment. Produced from nitrile, the cleatoffers a long life, high tensile rubber with superior resistance to the deterioratingeffects of oils, heat, acids and weathering. Available in five heights from 5/8" (16mm)to 3" (75mm).

Model HD CleatModel HD is a heavy-duty cleat, engineered to stand up to abrasive, high-impactapplications such as mining, agriculture, construction, scrap, trash-burning and materialhandling. 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 beused 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 ofweather; or select PVC for less demanding applications. Available in five heights from1-1/4" (31 mm) to 6" (150 mm).

Tatch-A-Lugand Tatch-A-PegWhen 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 toavoid rollback or to fit your customized sorting requirements. Non-marking, FDA-approved, isoprene lugs are available in 1-1/2" (38 mm) and 2" (50 mm) heights. Pegsare available in 2" (50 mm) and 3" (75 mm) heights.

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 andscrewdriver, Tatch-A-Guide is a simple way to solve belt-tracking problems.Intermittent spacing and notched design provide easy flexing over pulleys. Availablein standard A, B, and C V-guide sizes.

Tatch-A-Guide