Chain contacting BUMP

[dtengineering]

Gates is donating sprockets and belts this year... a belt in contact with the field would likely be less of a problem.

That said, we'll probably stick with good ol' #35 chain... we're familiar with it, and the sprockets are easily accessible.

Jason

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by dtengineering

Gates is donating sprockets and belts this year... a belt in contact with the field would likely be less of a problem.

That said, we'll probably stick with good ol' #35 chain... we're familiar with it, and the sprockets are easily accessible.

There are some advantages to a belt drive. While you have to calculate exact distances, it never stretches, so you don't have to break and tension it ever. The ability for it to touch the floor, with some traction, may be beneficial for some, though I'd recommend for most people you try to ensure noncontact unless you know what you're doing...

[R.C.]

Originally Posted by Chris is me

There are some advantages to a belt drive. While you have to calculate exact distances, it never stretches, so you don't have to break and tension it ever. The ability for it to touch the floor, with some traction, may be beneficial for some, though I'd recommend for most people you try to ensure noncontact unless you know what you're doing...

Chris,

Even if you do exact Center to Center distances. It would be a smart move to build/design in a way to tension them. Better to be safe than sorry.

-RC

[Chris is me]

Originally Posted by R.C.

Chris,

Even if you do exact Center to Center distances. It would be a smart move to build/design in a way to tension them. Better to be safe than sorry.

-RC

Thanks. I've only played with belting in prototypes and word of mouth, so I'll keep this in mind in the future.