[AT] Flat Belt Implements 101

[Jim & Lyn Evans]

I have run crossed, laced belts all the time without problems.


On 10/3/2013 3:19 PM, Mike wrote:
> I agree endless is best, but if you HAVE to use a laced belt, a properly
> laced one will wear the belt the least.  Mike M
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>
> On 10/3/2013 3:46 PM, Ralph Goff wrote:
>> On 10/3/2013 8:58 AM, Mike wrote:
>>> Alligator (Flexco) bought out Clipper a few years back, but all the
>>> products remain the same. If you go the clipper route make sure tho use
>>> the proper hook for the thickness of the belt. Too large of a hook will
>>> make the belt crack right behind the laces.
>> Well it might work, I have never tried it since I was always told you
>> can not use a laced belt in a twisted belt setup. The lacing as it
>> crosses the belt will cause extra wear and tear and soon ruin the belt.
>> I've never used anything but an endless belt on a hammer mill.
>> Used to see them at farm auctions a few years ago. I remember dad buying
>> an old IH chopper that he did not need just so he could get the good
>> endless belt that came with the chopper.
>>
>> Ralph in Sask.
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