Technical Link Belts

Anyone ever use a link belt for their daily ride or other?


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From what I understand, those are more for power tools, table saw, drill press, etc.


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Thanks for the response Andy! I’ve seen them on other vehicles before, I’m wonder if anyone here has first hand experience with one.


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My 1st hand experience on an old drill press was to toss it and use 'modern' belted rubber belts. The only upside I can see on these is easy install w/o removi g components.

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There are a variety of styles some with no metal components. I have installed them in a number of power train applications, none of which were automotive in nature. Their advantage is ease of installation on rotating ***emblies without dis***embly, as Terrible 80 mentioned, and a high tolerance for lubricants and chemical exposure in an industrial setting.

 

I used to carry one that I got from JC Whittney when I was in high school (and a few years after). it was one size fits all and it was good for getting home in a pinch. They are not a v belt and should not be used for daily operation of a vehicle.

 

I agree with porkn******, handy to have in a toolbox for emergencies, but that's it.

 

The main advantage of link belts is, they do not flutter and vibrate at high speeds.
Another obvious advantage is they are useful in applications where an odd length is needed or installation for a standard V belt is blocked by a cross member or pulley.
I have used them to drive the power steering pump on my vintage race car for 30 years and never had a failure.

 

Have one on my lathe

 

I have been meaning to replace the one on my
lathe with a link belt also. Had the website
pulled up .
Rich

 

Years ago I tried some of the red ones pictured on a car application and they didnt last very long. Maybe have some in the tool box to use in a pinch to get you home, but not long term.

 

Thanks for the input everyone! I was just curious. We're doing a major clean up and restructure at work and came across a bunch of new stock.