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Topic: Neoprene Belts

James Wilson
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 230
From: Norwich, UK
Registered: Jan 2015

posted January 23, 2017 09:28 AM

Hi All,
just wondered if anyone has tried these on thier projectors "Neoprene" and what they thought, are they better than traditional
belts, do they last longer, give no trouble?
Many Thanks.

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James Wilson

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Andrew Woodcock
Film God

Posts: 7477
From: Manchester Uk
Registered: Aug 2012

posted January 23, 2017 09:41 AM

Nearly all belts now are neoprene.Most people are tending to use O rings and that's where the problems begin.

O rings are designed based on their ability to solely create a decent seal without reaction to whatever fluids maybe running through a vessel or machine.
As such they are not designed with elasticity in mind nor are o rings particularly durable when used for other applications other than purpose.

They are meant to be stationary, compressed and form a seal.
That's it!

Find your machine listed in the appropriate drive belt section of one of the reputable suppliers.
Then buy one of those.

I buy genuine Beaulieu belts from Wittners and Bauer belts from Van Eck and FFR.

I've had no problems with premature wear on any of these so far.

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James Wilson
Expert Film Handler

Posts: 230
From: Norwich, UK
Registered: Jan 2015

posted January 23, 2017 12:39 PM

Many thanks Andrew.

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