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Thanks guys. It is a reciprocating slider table, the clamp never reaches the pulleys.

I need to "attach" the belt to the sliding part. While I hadn't thought of cable ties, and the thought is actually appealing, I'm making my device for myslef as well as others. I need to to look "manufactured" and zip ties might not pass. However, it is still an interesting thought. I actually have a nice high dollar Thomas and Betts zip tie tensioning and cutoff tool. But alas, would look kind homemade I think. Short term probably OK, but long term it might not work that great.

I had considered just bolting the thing (belt) with a washer to the sheet of Alu it's to mount onto, but figured it's long term wear might not be so good, and again, don't want a DIY looking thing. I had not however considered turning in piece of belt for the interface. I don't think the XL teeth will mesh, but I'll check.

re the McMaster catalog. I wasn't that familiar with them. They too are pricey as well, but at least they have them without a convoluted quoting and ordering process. Thanks for that source, they probably have more I can use from time to time.

I've asked spdi for a quote on their plastic ones maybe they won't be too high.

For those suggesting bolting through the belt, anyone actually do that and have good success? I'll probably be using poly/kevlar belts. My load is about 4 lbs with a 3/8" belt.

Thanks again guys. I'm not a robotics person per se, but I figured the experienced people here woudl have tried some different methods with this problem.

Best, Scott