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Unread 11-01-2012, 08:51
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Re: Poly Cord

Thanks everyone for the info concerning the "polycord". I will be placing an order for the 1/4" hollow Urethane Round Belting and barbed connectors.
Two more questions:
1) These round belts in are normally used multiple loops. So, are you machining custom rollers with multiple grooves, or are you stacking off-the-shelf pulleys? Is there a material of choice for the rollers. I suppose aluminum, UHMW polyethylene, or even wood could be used.
2) If we use the barbed connectors, are these actually reliable? Has anyone tried melting the ends in addition to the connectors? Is this overkill?
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