Belt lacing clips

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

I am making a governor for my traction engine which uses a 20mm [or 3/4"]  wide x 2mm thick flat belt from a pulley on the crankshaft.

I need to find a supplier of small quantities of belt lacing clips to join the ends of the belt. Cannot use a continuous belt as it has to be removable.

Lots for sale on ebay for larger sizes and in USA but in large quantities and exorbitant postage.

Anyone recommend a supplier ?

Paul

Edited By Paul Lousick on 13/08/2021 08:53:13

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

[roy entwistleParticipant @royentwistle24699]

Would heavy duty staples do ?

Roy

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Similar to staples but it is a power transmission belt and is stronger and joined together

[JasonBModerator @jasonb]

LSM the model traction engine people do it by the 50mm length along with governor and flywheel belting. Page 44 of cat

[Paul LousickParticipant @paullousick59116]

Thanks Jason,

My engine drawings, castings, etc. are from LSM.

Paul

[old martParticipant @oldmart]

The Smart & Brown model A uses a 25mm x 3mm thick belt with a join in it sucessfully, I believe the belt and joining parts came from Lathes UK. I'm not sure if a 2mm thick belt can be joined mechanically, though.

[Martin ConnellyParticipant @martinconnelly55370]

It is usually called alligator fastener or alligator lacing if you want to search for it. I think the manufacturer is Balata or that may be a trade name.

Martin C

[Pete RimmerParticipant @peterimmer30576]

Clipper lacing is another. I have a Clipper lacer which is intended for use in vice jaws. Don't have any clips though.

[bernard towersParticipant @bernardtowers37738]

Lathes .co .uk have a belt supplier.

[John ReeseParticipant @johnreese12848]

+1 on clipper lacing. It is probably the most compact of all the metallic lacing products. It does require a tool for installation The simplest tool is used with a bench vise.

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