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Re: pic: Belt Drive Chassis Take 2

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Originally Posted by Chris Fultz View Post
Have you looked at the loading on your drive, to know what size belt you need? The Gates site has several design tools to help you with the evaluation. You might be surprised at the capability of the 9mm belts.

Also, is there a reason that you don't want to use two belts, instead of a single belt? It is a much simpler design, but I don't know what design constraints you are working with. Just curious.
There really is no reason. I starting off thinking that it would be easier to have one belt, and get the system in the tube. Now after reading everyones thoughts I think it is going to be harder. Did you have a spring tensioner in your system? Did you use steel pulleys or were you able to find Aluminum one? I can only find GT2 steel pulleys.

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