02-06-2022, 01:57 PM
We supply a variety of flat belts (https://store.lathes.co.uk/belts) and the inside length is the way to go; we measure them laid flat and recommend the following method:
"On all systems, set the two pulleys nearly as close together as possible and measure the belt length as follows. Use either a non-stretch fabric dressmaker's tape or a long strip of paper that can be wrapped around the pulleys, overlapped and marked. Lay the paper flat and measure the length"
Belt Width:
The flat belt can be the full width of the pulley - with one exception, a pulley with side flanges. If flanges are fitted, leave a couple of mm clearance at each side or the belt will try to climb up one of the faces.
https://store.lathes.co.uk/measuring-drive-belts
"On all systems, set the two pulleys nearly as close together as possible and measure the belt length as follows. Use either a non-stretch fabric dressmaker's tape or a long strip of paper that can be wrapped around the pulleys, overlapped and marked. Lay the paper flat and measure the length"
Belt Width:
The flat belt can be the full width of the pulley - with one exception, a pulley with side flanges. If flanges are fitted, leave a couple of mm clearance at each side or the belt will try to climb up one of the faces.
https://store.lathes.co.uk/measuring-drive-belts