Cleated conveyor belts carry products up inclines and keep them apart. When to use cleats, which cleat geometry fits, and how to fabricate them food-safe.
A hygienic belt is defined by its construction, not by a certificate: a homogeneous extrusion leaves no layers, joints or hinge pins where bacteria can survive a washdown. This guide covers the standards auditors check, how belt materials age under daily cleaning, and what positive drive changes.
Volta’s positive-drive bucket elevator belts replace riveted buckets with integral scoop cleats and welded sidewalls — easier cleaning, less downtime.
Volta Belting will be attending the 2026 NIBA Convention, September 1–4, 2026, Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina
