Thread: Round Belting - Solid vs. Hollow, Polycord vs. McMaster
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Re: Round Belting - Solid vs. Hollow, Polycord vs. McMaster
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Originally Posted by Ice Berg View Post
Someone mentioned that the green was more rough than the other colors, it also happens to be the one that needs a larger pulley. Is this because it is more rough?
No, it needs a larger pulley diameter because it is stiffer. The fact that it is rougher is separate and not really related.
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