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Fenner Vee Belts
MakeEverything - 30/7/10 at 09:23 PM

Anyone know where to get the Fenner Powertwist Drive belts from?

Im after a 10mm (Ztype) V Belt system, and was wondering about giving this system a go.

http://www.fennerdrives.com/high_performance_composite_vbelts/powertwist_home.aspx?gclid=CJ6ZoKaXlKMCFVFd4wodvD7Kqg

Confused but excited. - 30/7/10 at 09:29 PM

Contact Fenner and ask for nearest distibutor?
They are very helpful.

[Edited on 30/7/10 by Confused but excited.]

Howlor - 30/7/10 at 09:53 PM

Eriks do them.

Google them.

Steve

daviep - 30/7/10 at 10:25 PM

These have been around for a long time, they don't really compare to a proper v-belt or toothed v-belt in terms of transmitting power and if they slip at all they wear the pulleys very quickly.

I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole except in an emergency.

Davie

MakeEverything - 30/7/10 at 10:30 PM

quote:
Originally posted by daviep


I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole except in an emergency.

Davie


Or as a prototype to get the correct length and tension......

MakeEverything - 30/7/10 at 10:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Howlor
Eriks do them.

Google them.

Steve


Theres an ERIKS in stevenage. Might be just a repair centre though. Thanks for the tipoff.

mcerd1 - 30/7/10 at 10:39 PM

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Originally posted by MakeEverything
quote:
Originally posted by daviep


I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole except in an emergency.

Davie


Or as a prototype to get the correct length and tension......


string should do that

MakeEverything - 30/7/10 at 11:27 PM

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Originally posted by mcerd1
quote:
Originally posted by MakeEverything
quote:
Originally posted by daviep


I wouldn't touch them with a barge pole except in an emergency.

Davie


Or as a prototype to get the correct length and tension......


string should do that


You cant run string to get the alignment as well though....

GMPMotorsport - 31/7/10 at 06:59 AM

Worth checking if you have a BRAMMER supplier near you, vert helpful for things like that as well as bearings etc.

tonym - 31/7/10 at 08:00 AM

You have just reminded me I have used these link belts as fan belts on a JCB and another machine as an easy bodge to save removing hydraulic pumps. They must have been there 10 years with no problems. Normal v belts used to give trouble all the time. Only problem I can see is you cannot run tensioners or guide pulleys on the back of the belt.

MakeEverything - 31/7/10 at 08:04 AM

quote:
Originally posted by GMPMotorsport
Worth checking if you have a BRAMMER supplier near you, vert helpful for things like that as well as bearings etc.


mmm, im not that impressed with the branch manager at my local Brammer. They dont seem interested for single items.

MakeEverything - 31/7/10 at 08:05 AM

quote:
Originally posted by tonym
You have just reminded me I have used these link belts as fan belts on a JCB and another machine as an easy bodge to save removing hydraulic pumps. They must have been there 10 years with no problems. Normal v belts used to give trouble all the time. Only problem I can see is you cannot run tensioners or guide pulleys on the back of the belt.


Thats ok, because for the supercharger, i dont need a tensioner and the belt will only be between 600 and 700 i think.

tonym - 31/7/10 at 04:44 PM

I dont think I would use them for a supercharger as this will comsume a lot of power. in my opinion the only suitable belt for this application is a toothed belt.

MakeEverything - 31/7/10 at 07:24 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tonym
I dont think I would use them for a supercharger as this will comsume a lot of power. in my opinion the only suitable belt for this application is a toothed belt.


Valid point. I think ill heed. Thanks.