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Z-PAN BELT

Created for smooth performance while carrying the brunt of a load.
Making sure your operations stay flawless through years of the most intense conditions.

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Fluent Conveyors offers z-pan roller chain replacement belts so your operation can keep
moving at full speed.

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About Z-pan belts

Z-pan conveyor belts are made of interlocking Z-shaped plates that mount to heavy-duty chains to form the conveying surface. Z-shaped pans create a staggered belt texture that captures small materials and secures them on inclines.

Durability
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Conveyor Features

We build the most rugged and durable conveyors on the planet. Each cleated belt conveyor system is designed, engineered, and manufactured in the United States to your exact specifications. We combine cutting-edge facilities with seasoned technical expertise to optimize each conveyor for longevity and superior performance.

Manufacture: we use only the highest-quality materials and components in our conveyors.

  • Frame material: ASTM A36 steel
  • Tubing thickness: 3/16 inch wall rectangular tubing
  • Side construction: 1/4 inch formed steel pan sides
  • Structural supports: 25–35 lbs rail track
  • Hardware: grade 8 hardware
  • Gussets: 10 gauge steel gusset plates
  • Welding: MIG welded connections
  • Finish: rugged powder coated corrosion resistant finish. Want to match your existing equipment or corporate branding? We can powder coat your conveyor in your precise custom color. During design, simply provide us with the RAL color number or a paint color chip sample.
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Conveyor Features

Facility: our 85,000 square foot manufacturing factory utilizes the latest in precision fabrication tools such as CNC machining and automated braking. This high-tech process generates industry-leading tolerances resulting in precise, and flawless cleated belt systems.

Talent: our team boasts over 100 years of combined conveyor manufacturing experience. Every welder is certified to stringent standards.

Quality control: each conveyor is meticulously assembled and inspected to stringent quality benchmarks. Before shipping, every conveyor undergoes over 10 hours of performance testing. We examine key criteria such as weld strength, alignment, tracking, speed, and electricals. This ensures your Fluent conveyor system arrives ready to deliver optimal uptime and throughput from day one.

Our conveyors are built to withstand the harshest operating environments and most demanding applications.

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CEMA standards

Engineered and built to CEMA standards

Engineered and built to CEMA standards

At Fluent Conveyors, we are dedicated to following the most rigorous industry standards for conveyor safety, installation, and operation. All of our equipment is designed, engineered, and manufactured to align with standards put forth by CEMA, the Conveyor Equipment Manufacturers Association. This includes adherence to CEMA standards for the following:

  • Conveyor alignment tolerances
  • Belt training methods
  • Safety label placement
  • Maintenance procedures
  • Equipment specifications
  • Precision alignment best practices
  • Belt scraping and sealing
  • Idler adjustment guidance
  • Reducer/motor base installation
  • Flexible coupling alignment
  • Balanced belt tensioning
  • Electrical safety requirements
  • Conveyor run-in procedures
  • Chain and sprocket specifications
  • Noise reduction methods
  • Conveyor inclines and curving
  • Installation practices
  • Belt ratings and capacities
  • Startup procedures
  • Bearing selection and load ratings
  • Lubrication methods
  • Guarding principles
  • Lockout/tagout protocols
  • Troubleshooting techniques
  • Mechanical engineering expertise
  • Structural fabrication methods

By holding our team and processes accountable to CEMA's standards, we ensure our customers receive conveyor systems that meet strict quality guidelines for safety, performance, and reliability. Our commitment to following CEMA standards is a key part of our vision to deliver state-of-the-art material handling solutions.

What Customization Options
We Offer?

Size. Custom widths from 48–120 inches. Custom lengths for individual applications. Height can also be customized. Layout. Flat inclined, L-shape, S-shape, Z-shape. Angles from 0–45 degrees.

Chain type. Various chain pitches, roller sizes, bushings, and chain pull capacities. Cleat height. A range of cleat heights available. Cleat materials. PCV, rubber, and metal (for roller chain belts).

Cleat types. Full width, T-cleated, herringbone, chevron, and more. Drive power. Horsepower options from 5–25 hp or more to match load and throughput requirements.

Drive electrical specs. The voltage, phase, enclosure type, service factor, efficiency level, and other electrical specifications of the motor can be customized as needed. Drive brand. Brand options such as Nord, Dodge, and SEW.

Cleated Belt Conveyors

Our custom designs are completely configurable with different chain options, incline, length, cleat height, belt width, infeed, discharge, and more. We can add a cleated conveyor belt to any of our conveyor types:

P.A.L. STORAGE BIN

Roller chain conveyors

Built for heavy materials, extreme applications, and the most abusive environments.

P.A.L. ACCESSORY HOOKS

Slider bed conveyors

Deliver high throughput and superior performance in packaging, and beyond.

P.A.L. ROLL RACK

Flat idler conveyors

Made to stand the test of time in packaging, sorting, and other applications.

MODIFIRE FISH & VEGGIE TRAY

Trough idler conveyors

With their U-shaped belt design, they transport loose bulk materials with minimal spillage.

P.A.L. FOLDING FRONT SHELF

Cleated belt conveyors | Made in the USA

Cleated conveyors feature raised sections (cleats) on the belt surface. Cleated conveyor belts safely and efficiently transport loose materials on flat surfaces and up steep inclines in agriculture, mining, recycling, food processing, and more.

  • Fully customizable in size, layout, belt type, drive, features, and more
  • Robust structural steel construction with precision tolerances for heavy loads
  • Engineered and manufactured in the USA for quality and fast turnaround

Details &Specs

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Total Weight

238 lbs

Total Weight

238 lbs

Total Weight

238 lbs

Total Weight

238 lbs

Industries Specs

Automotive

Recycling

Food Processing

Food Processing

Hardware & Speed

Hardware Grade - 8

Various speed options

Width & Sides

12–120 inches - Custom Width Available

1/4 inch formed pan steel plate

Length

Standard 10–30 foot lower horizontal lengths. Custom lengths available.

Layouts

Flat inclined, L-shape, S-shape, Z-shape. Custom layouts available.

Drive

5–25 hp Nord drives. Gearbox, motor, electrical spec.

Materials Handled

Can be designed for specific material types

Frame & Belt

ASTM A-36 steel framing

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Tubing

3/16 inch wall rectangular tubing

Controls

VFDs, PLC integration, remote control options.

IndustriesServed

Fluent cleated conveyor belts are utilized across a wide variety of industries due to their ability to efficiently transport materials, especially in applications involving steep inclines or the need for precise material placement. Here's how they are used in several key industries:

The mining and foundry

The mining and foundry industries rely on cleated conveyor belts to provide a reliable grip on materials such as coal and ore, preventing them from slipping and reducing spillage during transit.

Recycling industry

In the recycling industry, cleated conveyor belts offer improved efficiency of sorting, transferring, and separating recyclables, such as paper and OCC.

Transportation industry

The transportation industry uses cleated conveyor belts for handling packages, loading goods onto vessels or airplanes, and transporting items from warehouses to delivery trucks.

Automotive industry

Cleated belt conveyors in the automotive industry transport parts and components between manufacturing processes.

E-commerce companies

E-commerce companies utilize cleated incline conveyors in warehouses to efficiently use both vertical and horizontal space, safely and reliably transporting a wide range of goods.

Agriculture industry

In the agriculture industry, cleated conveyor belts are used for grain handling and seed planting, ensuring uniform depth placement of seeds and reducing soil compaction, which promotes better crop growth.

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Fluent Conveyors offers

We provide a comprehensive range of replacement parts and components to keep your Fluent cleated belt conveyor running in peak condition.

  • Belting. Replacement belts in all widths and thicknesses.
  • Cleats. All cleat designs, cleat dimensions, and cleat patterns.
  • Bearings. Standard duty, heavy duty, sleeve, and pillow block replacement bearings.
  • Rollers. Impact and standard rollers from 1.9–5 inch diameters. Idlers, training rollers.
  • And more. Larger diameter rollers are available on request.
  • Sprockets. We supply exact replacement sprockets machined to OEM specs. All sizes and capacities.
  • Motors and drives. General duty, severe duty, chemical duty, and stainless steel construction motors.
  • Plus drivers and gearboxes.
  • Pulleys. Lagged, wing, snub, bend, and take-up pulleys. Standard, self-aligning, and taper lock hubs.
  • Oilers. AC or DC electric oilers to keep your conveyor lubricated.
  • Shafts. Cold rolled and precision ground drive and take-up replacement shafts. With keyways, set screws, or taper locks.
  • Hardware. Bolts, washers, nuts, and retaining hardware for drives, frames, guards, and other components.

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