8mm Forum: Flat drivebelt for Bolex 18-5 ???

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Posted by Niels Peter Buch (Member # 3757) on June 25, 2016, 03:31 PM:

My bolex needs a new drivebelt and to my big surprice this type of bolex needs a flat 6.5 mm drive belt ( I cant seem to find at Van Eck video service ).
Does anyone have a clue where to find this drivebelt ..... Or have an alternative idea ???

Bolex 18-5 serial number 1-318-468

Kind regards

Posted by Barry Fritz (Member # 1865) on June 25, 2016, 05:27 PM:

That is a tough one. The first 18-5 projectors, with the red control knob, had just one flat belt. Later, they switched to the three belt set-up and sold a conversion kit. I am not aware of where the flat belt can be purchased. I hope you can find one.

Posted by Thomas Dafnides (Member # 1851) on June 25, 2016, 09:12 PM:

I recall of one solution whereby the three round belts are glued together and substituted for the flat belt.

[ July 04, 2016, 09:40 PM: Message edited by: Thomas Dafnides ]

Posted by Josef Grassmann (Member # 378) on July 02, 2016, 12:33 PM:

I have produced them several times in very small batches.
Flat rubber belts had been needed for carry out repair on those 18-5 earlier production dates. I`ll find out whether still one belt is in stock for you.
regards
Josef

Posted by Niels Peter Buch (Member # 3757) on July 03, 2016, 08:25 AM:

Thanks !
Ive been experimenting by increasing the diameter on the drive spindle a little ( ageing existing drivebelt to big ).
Good so far ! But it doesnt seen to optain right speed .16 fps.
Josef im very interestet in getting a new drivebelt !

Kind regards

Posted by Barbara Berger (Member # 6875) on February 24, 2019, 07:46 AM:

I know this is an old post, but I ran across someone that needs a belt. Are their any updates where he can purchase one?

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