[AT] Flat Belt Implements 101

[charlie hill]

I actually know some folks that are capable of splicing rubber belts 
together to make them
continuous.  It's not all that hard if you have the right tools and glue and 
know the tricks.
Not saying I could do it right but I've seen it done and the guys that know 
how make it look
easy.   If you find an industrial plant that has a lot of conveyors, there 
is likely someone there
that knows how to splice a belt and or lag a rubber coated belt pulley. 
Either that or then
know a contractor that does them for it.  I have a business partner that 
knows how but he
no longer has the tools and materials necessary.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: Ralph Goff
Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 3:46 PM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] Flat Belt Implements 101

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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