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A conveyor belt with V-shaped, Y-shaped, or chevron-pattern rubber cleats molded onto the carrying surface, designed to transport bulk materials on steep inclines without slippage or rollback. Cleat heights: 16 mm (low profile), 25 mm, and 32 mm (high profile). Maximum incline: 30-35° depending on material and cleat design, versus 18-20° for smooth belts. Cleat patterns: open V (most common, self-cleaning), closed V, Y-pattern (for fine materials), and multi-V. Belt widths: 400-2200 mm. Reinforcement: standard textile carcass (EP). Cleat material: same compound as top cover (abrasion, oil, or heat resistant as needed). Per DIN 22102 for general specifications. Applications: aggregate plants, quarries, port terminals, recycling, and agriculture. Splicing: mechanical or vulcanized — cleats must be trimmed at the splice area. Brands: Continental, Fenner Dunlop, Bridgestone, Sempertrans.