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Unread 18-01-2006, 03:22
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Re: fusing ends of latex tubing

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Originally Posted by Andrew Schuetze
We are attempting to make a ball conveyor using the latex tubing supplied in the kit of parts. What successful methods have been used in the past

We applied some rubber cement from a tire patch kit on the outside walls and then slide it into some heat shrink tubing. A heat gun and 2 hours later and it appeared to be holding well ... then it came loose

Does splicing work with thread wound around???

Thanks in advance,


APS
Andrew,

I do have a method of making a loop of latex tubing but the procedure is rather complicated to explain without pictures, et cetera.

I strongly suggest that you use polycord for this application.

If you find that you really need to use latex, please repost here or PM or email me and I'll try and walk you through it.

Regards,

Mike
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