What is an Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor?
Bir inclined cleated belt conveyor with side barriers is a type of belt conveying equipment that continuously transports materials. It is composed of attaching freely stretchable, wave-shaped vertical ‘side skirts’ to both sides of a flat rubber transport belt, and attaching transverse partitions with certain strength and elasticity between the skirts to form box-like troughs, allowing materials to be transported continuously within these troughs. This conveyor is widely used in departments such as coal, grain, building materials, chemical industry, hydropower, and metallurgy. It can convey various bulk materials with a stacking density of 0.5-2.5t/m³ within an ambient temperature range of -19℃ to +40℃. For materials with special conveying requirements, such as those at high temperatures, containing acidic or alkaline substances, oils, or organic solvents, special side barrier conveyor belts must be used.
Temel yapı
The inclined cleated belt conveyor adopts a ‘Z’ shape layout, mainly consisting of an upper horizontal section, a lower horizontal section, and an inclined section. The specific details are as follows.
Step1
Upper Horizontal Section: To accommodate different unloading height requirements, the head frame is divided into low-profile head frames (head frame height H0 = 1000mm), medium-profile head frames (head frame height H0 = 1100~1500mm), and high-profile head frames (head frame height H0 = 1600~2000mm). Correspondingly, for the upper horizontal section, low-profile convex arc section frames and low-profile intermediate frame legs (for head frame height H0 = 1000mm), medium-profile convex arc section frames and medium-profile intermediate frame legs (for head frame height H0 = 1100~1500mm), and high-profile convex arc section frames and high-profile intermediate frame legs (for head frame height H0 = 1600~2000mm) are used respectively.
Step2
Inclined Section: Regardless of whether the upper horizontal section uses low-profile, medium-profile, or high-profile intermediate frame legs, the inclined section employs low-profile intermediate frame legs. When the conveyor inclination angle β ≥ 45°, Type II low-profile intermediate frame legs are recommended.
Step3
Lower Horizontal Section: The lower horizontal section uses low-profile intermediate frame legs.
Principle of operation
Its working principle is similar to that of a conventional belt conveyor, where power is transmitted through the friction between the drive roller and the conveyor belt. The material enters the ‘box-shaped troughs’ on the conveyor belt via the guide chute of the lower horizontal section. As the conveyor belt runs, the material is steadily lifted to the upper horizontal section for discharge. To prevent backflow of the material during transportation, the equipment is also equipped with devices such as pressure rollers.
What problems can it solve for you?
- Inclined cleated belt conveyors are continuous conveying equipment for bulk materials of general purpose, using conveyor belts with wavy side barriers and transverse baffles. Therefore, they are particularly suitable for conveying at large inclines.
- This machine can be used in industries such as coal, chemical engineering, yapı malzemeleri, metallurgy, power, light industry, grain, ports, and shipping. It is capable of conveying various bulk materials with a stacked density of 0.5-2.5 t/m³ within a working environment humidity range of -15℃ to +40℃.
- For materials with special conveying requirements, such as those at high temperatures, containing acids, alkalis, oils, or organic solvents, special conveyor belts must be used.
- The inclined cleated belt conveyor can transport materials within an inclination range of 0° to 90°.
Advantages and features
- Increased conveying angle (30 to 90 degrees);
- Small land area occupied, low investment;
- It has a large conveying capacity and can achieve greater lifting heights;
- It can smoothly transition from horizontal to inclined (or vertical);
- Suitable for conveying easily scattered powdery, granular, small blocky, pasty, and liquid materials;
- Low energy consumption, simple structure, high tape strength, and long service life.
Model Parameters
There are numerous machine models, and the parameters and conveying capacities of each model vary. The following is a summary of some data for reference only. For specific details, please consult further.
Mainstream model series
| Model Series | Description |
| DJ Series | The most common general-purpose series, suitable for most steep-angle conveying scenarios. |
| DJS Series | Typically enhanced or specially improved versions of the DJ series. |
| JH Series | One of the common series |
| QB Series | Specific models from some manufacturers, such as the QB-550 and QB-650 from Xinxiang Hetian Machinery. |
| DJ.WQ Series | Models from specific manufacturers (such as Wuhu Qiyun) meet the requirements of standard JB/T8908-2013. |
DJ Series Large Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor
| Belt Width (mm) | Belt Speed (m/s) | Transport Capacity (t/h) | Güç (KW) |
| 500 | 0.8 ~ 2.5 | 78 ~ 230 | 1.5 ~ 30 |
| 650 | 0.8 ~ 2.5 | 131 ~ 191 | 1.5 ~ 40 |
| 800 | 1.0 ~ 3.15 | 278 ~ 824 | 1.5 ~ 75 |
| 1000 | 1.0 ~ 3.15 | 435 ~ 1233 | 3 ~ 100 |
| 1200 | 1.0 ~ 4.0 | 655 ~ 2200 | 4 ~ 185 |
| 1400 | 1.0 ~ 4.0 | 891 ~ 2900 | 4 ~ 185 |
DJD Series Large Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor
| Specification model | Bandwidth (mm) | Blocking Height (mm) | Inclination Angle (°) | Belt speed (m/s) | Production capacity (m³/h) |
| DJD500 | 500 | 80/120 | 20-90 | 0.8-3.15 | 13-71 |
| DJD650 | 650 | 120/160 | 20-90 | 0.8-3.15 | 31-104 |
| DJD800 | 800 | 120/160/200/240 | 20-90 | 0.8-3.15 | 38-235 |
| DJD1000 | 1000 | 120/160/200/240 | 20-90 | 0.8-3.15 | 51-327 |
| DJD1200 | 1200 | 120/160/200/240 | 20-90 | 0.8-3.15 | 85-466 |
Applicable Industries
Inclined cleated belt conveyors are widely used in departments such as coal, grain, building materials, chemicals, hydropower, and metallurgy. They can transport various bulk materials with a stacking density of 0.5 to 2.5 t/m³ within an ambient temperature range of -19°C to +40°C. For materials with special conveying requirements, such as those at high temperatures, containing acidic or alkaline substances, oils, or organic solvents, special side-edge conveyor belts must be used.
| Industry Field | Typical Applications and Materials | Key Characteristics |
| Coal and Mines | Coal and Mines – Raw coal, refined coal, ore, gangue, etc. | One of the core application areas, suitable for underground and open-pit mining. |
| Metallurgy | Sintered ore, zinc oxide, and blast furnace charging, etc. | Used in high-temperature and heavy-load environments such as steel plants. |
| Electric Power | Coal Transportation System of Thermal Power Plants. | Ensuring Continuous Fuel Supply for Power Plants. |
| Building materials and cement | Limestone, clay, cement clinker, sand and gravel, etc. | Can save a large amount of equipment floor space. |
| Chemical industry | Various chemical fertilizers and chemical raw materials. | Conveyor belts can be customized according to the acidity and alkalinity of the materials and other characteristics. |
| Grain | Cereals and legumes. | They are commonly used for grain storage and transportation. |
| Ports and Ships | Bulk cargo unloading, loading, and yard operations. | Suitable for scenarios such as large self-unloading ships. |
| Light industry and others | Waste treatment, quarries, ceramics, casting, etc. | Flexible application, customizable according to needs. |
Types and Selection of Transverse Bulkheads
The selection of the baffle form directly affects the conveying efficiency and stability. We need to choose based on the conveying inclination angle and the properties of the material:
| Partition Type | Applicable tilt angle | Material Properties |
| T-type, TS-type | ≤ 40° | General-purpose. |
| Type C | > 40° | The material has good flowability. |
| T-type, TS-type | > 40° | The material has high viscosity and large particle size. |
Ordinary Belt Conveyor VS Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor
| Comparison Dimension | Inclined Cleated Belt Conveyor | Ordinary Belt Conveyor |
| Core Conveyor Belt | Wavy Edge Conveyor Belt. It consists of a base belt, two wavy edge barriers on both sides, and intermediate cross plates. The base belt has greater transverse stiffness. | Flat belts or patterned belts. The surface can be a smooth plane or have shallow patterns to increase friction. |
| Maximum Conveying Inclination | 0° to 90°, vertical lifting can be achieved. | Generally, it does not exceed 18° to 28°. |
| Prevention Mechanism for Material Slippage | The ‘hopper’ formed by the cross baffles and wavy side walls holds the material. | Due to the friction between the conveyor belt and the material, the material is prone to sliding off when the inclination is too steep. |
| Differences in Core Components | In addition to general components, pressure pulleys/rollers and dedicated idlers have been added. | Standardized idlers, rollers, drive units, etc. |
| Floor Space Occupied | Small. Can achieve a large height increase over a short distance, significantly saving space. | Large. To achieve the same lifting height, a longer horizontal or inclined distance is required. |
| Applicable Materials | It has a broader range and is particularly suitable for conveying powdery, granular, and other bulk materials. Some designs can convey acidic, alkaline, or oily materials. | It is widely applicable, but it has poor adaptability to materials that are prone to rolling, sliding, or have large inclination angles. |
| Typical Application Scenarios | For applications involving steep-angle conveying and spatially constrained environments, such as mines, metallurgy, building materials, and ports.. | For horizontal or shallow-angle conveying, such as logistics, packaging, and assembly lines. |
| Investment and Operating Costs | The total investment can be saved by 20% to 30% due to reduced components and lower civil construction costs. | For projects with a large lifting height, the total investment may be higher because of the large footprint and long equipment. |
Doğru model nasıl seçilir?
- Transport capacity: The required hourly transport capacity is the primary basis for selection.
- Bandwidth and transfer speed: Determine the device’s size specifications and delivery efficiency.
- Inclination of conveying: The maximum incline angle of the equipment.
- The height of the side baffle and the form of the cross baffle: Determine how much material can be ‘contained’. For example, T-type or TS-type cross baffles are commonly used when the inclination angle is less than 40°, while C-type, TC-type, or TCS-type cross baffles are selected when the inclination angle is greater than 40°.
- Malzeme Özellikleri: The selection is determined based on material properties such as type, bulk density, particle size, temperature, and corrosivity.
- Motor Power: The motor power is calculated based on the conveying volume, distance, and lifting height.
Sonuç
The inclined cleated belt conveyor with side barriers is a type of belt conveying equipment that continuously transports materials. It is composed of attaching freely stretchable, wave-shaped vertical ‘side skirts’ to both sides of a flat rubber transport belt, and attaching transverse partitions with certain strength and elasticity between the skirts to form box-like troughs, allowing materials to be transported continuously within these troughs.