Link Belt

[Sean Troy]

I've had a Link Belt on my Bandsaw for 14 or 15 years now. Is there a time when it's just to old and should be replaced?

[Bill White]

Does it still work? If so, leave it alone. They will last a LONG time if not over tensioned.
Bill

[Sean Troy]

Still works. I just wan't sure if there is a life expectancy on these type belts.

[Garth Almgren]

I think it'll either break or start making funny noises when it's time to be replaced.

[Bruce Wrenn]

HF carries the green ones, which are cheaper to buy than the red ones. Both kinds are made in the USA. Don't forget your 20%% off coupon.

[Sean Troy]

I guess I'll just wait until it breaks.

[Curt Harms]

I guess I'll just wait until it breaks.


Or replace it with an AX (cogged/notched) when it fails. Supposed to be the same benefit as a link belt - not prone to taking a set - maybe not as noisy and cheaper. One place the link belt does shine is if there is significant disassembly required to change belts.

http://www.gates.com/products/industrial/industrial-belts/heavy-duty-v-belts

[Sean Troy]

Or replace it with an AX (cogged/notched) when it fails. Supposed to be the same benefit as a link belt - not prone to taking a set - maybe not as noisy and cheaper. One place the link belt does shine is if there is significant disassembly required to change belts.

http://www.gates.com/products/industrial/industrial-belts/heavy-duty-v-belts


I see nothing listed as AX?

[Bill White]

I must say that this is one heck of a compliment to the longevity for the link belt use. I have one on my 1950s KingSeely (Craftsman) drill press. Sure did make a difference.
Bill

[Curt Harms]

I see nothing listed as AX?

Different name. How about this?

http://www.vbelts4less.com/Classic-Cogged-AXBXCX-V-Belts_c_8.html

[scott spencer]

They stretch a bit over time. Take a look and consider tightening if it's loose. If it's otherwise in good shape, I'd leave it and replace it when it fails.

[Sean Troy]

Different name. How about this?

http://www.vbelts4less.com/Classic-Cogged-AXBXCX-V-Belts_c_8.html

Thank you. They sure are inexpensive.

[Joe Kieve]

"If it ain't broke...don't fix it!"

[Sean Troy]

"If it ain't broke...don't fix it!"

I'll wait until it breaks.