Hinged steel belt

Fluent Conveyors offers hinged steel roller chain replacement belts for reliable, smooth operation

Z-pan belt

$300.00 - $1750+

Fluent Conveyors offers hinged steel roller chain replacement belts so your operation can keep

moving at full speed

Z-pan belt

About hinged steel belts

Hinged steel conveyor belts are made of stainless steel pans connected by hinges. Their piano-hinged design forms a flexible conveying surface that articulates with inclines and declines. Stainless steel construction provides hinged belts with exceptional strength for withstanding repetitive impacts, heavy loads, and extreme temperatures

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The pans' stainless steel construction

withstands impact, abrasion, and extreme temperatures.

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Hinged steel belt advantages

The hinged design creates a sturdy, flat conveying surface. Hinged steel belts handle heavy, large, or abrasive materials in challenging industrial environments, from abrasive metal scrap in recycling plants to large components in manufacturing facilities.

(Hinged steel conveyor belts are unsuitable for powders and fines, which wear away at the hinges, increase the risk of jams, and slip through the cracks between pans. For fines, try rubber combination belts.)

Hinged steel belt options

(Please note that not all belts can be configured with each option.)

Width

48, 60, 72, 84, 96, 108 inches. Custom widths from 12–120 inches with all increments within that range.

Cleat

2–4 inches. 1/4–3/8 inch thick angles. Flat bar cleats are also available.

Pitch

4, 6, and 9-inch options.

Pan thickness

1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch.

Side wing height

3–6 inches.

Chain pull

6,000, 9,000, 13,000, 14,000, and 25,000 lbs.

Side bars thickness

1/4, 3/8, 1/2 inch.

Hardened bushing sizes

0.76–1 inch (inside diameter) x 1.12–1.38 inch (outside diameter).

Pin diameter options

3/4 and 1 inch.

Roller diameter options

2 1/16, 3 1/2, 3, 4, and 5 inches.

Custom modifications

C-channel, no wings, top impact shoes, formed trapezoids, inverted angle (used for keeping hot materials off the belt).

Required measurements for ordering hinged steel belts

Let us know which conveyor type you have, and the following parameters. If you're not sure, contact our engineering team , and we can help you figure it out.

Key Features

Hinged steel belts come in 4, 6, and 9-inch pitch options withbelt widths up to 108 inches. Additional features include 1/4–3/8 inch thick precision formed pans, precision die-punched wings, single flanged and sintered steel rollers, solid locking pins, and additional options such as cleats, upgraded chain, c-channel backing, larger rollers, and more.

Solid machined bushings
Solid machined bushings

Solid machined bushings

Optional C-channel reinforcements

Optional C-channel reinforcements

Double-row outer side bars

Double-row outer side bars

Custom angle cleats

Custom angle cleats

Heavy-duty formed pans

Heavy-duty formed pans

Heavy-duty impact pads

Heavy-duty impact pads

Cotter pins

Cotter pins

Hardened sintered steel rollers

Hardened sintered steel rollers

Through pins

Through pins

Interlocking side wings

Interlocking side wings

Hinge sleeves

Hinge sleeves

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Other roller chain conveyor belts

Fluent Conveyors carries the following additional types of cleated belts

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Other conveyor belt categories

From roller chain belts to heavy-duty integrally molded belts, Fluent Conveyors carries conveyor belt types for every application.

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Do you need a conveyor solution?

We build our conveyors to handle the most extreme applications, including scrap, recycling, waste, and other harsh environments.

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

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