Rockcleat ™

Secondary and tertiary conveyors operating at higher speeds and feeding multiple transfer points requires a balance between material retention, discharge efficiency and carrying capacity. Medium-profile cleat patterns such as C15 provide sufficient grip for inclined conveying while maximising throughput and supporting efficient material separation within screening operations.

Materials such as sand, gypsum powder, potash, and coal fines can be susceptible to material build-up. Lower-profile patterns provide improved traction to prevent rollback while allowing material to discharge cleanly at the head pulley. Factors such as particle size distribution, moisture content and dust generation should be considered when selecting the most appropriate profile.

Recycled aggregates and quarry by-products often present additional conveying challenges due to varying particle sizes, inconsistent feed characteristics and fluctuations in moisture content. Materials such as recycled aggregate, crushed concrete and screened construction and demolition waste may require greater material containment than conventional aggregates, particularly where conveyors operate at steeper inclines. In these applications, patterns offering increased cleat height and enhanced carrying capacity can help minimise spillage, improve material control and maintain productivity. Selection should consider the variability of the feed material, expected throughput rates and the level of containment required throughout the conveying process.