alligator clips for v-belt

woody1 · June 19, 2007, 09:22:05 PM

Anyone ever use alligator clips to splice largr v-belt ? I need to make some bigger ones out of big ones.

arj · June 19, 2007, 09:29:15 PM

I never used a bought clip, but I`ve made my own. Needed to replace a belt
on my hay rake, worked well for two years untill i replaced the rake.
arj

Fla._Deadheader · June 19, 2007, 10:01:54 PM

Old Timer that taught me to saw with a Circle mill, told me NEVER use Alligator. It wears out quicker, and could slip on the metal pulleys, causing even more wear.

Told me to always use Clipper lacers. Takes a special tool to install, but, I never wore them out ???

Ron Wenrich · June 20, 2007, 05:50:07 AM

There are two types of clips that I have run across. One is a wide clip and is put onto the belt with a bolt. Those are best used on conveyor belts. They can skate on drive belts.

The other type are more like staples. We always went to a farm dealership to have them put on. You won't use them enough to justify buying any. Some of the sawmill dealers carry the clip system.

Stan snider · June 20, 2007, 11:16:33 AM

Any farm equipment dealer that deals in big round hay balers will have the lacing tool you need and the cost is minimal. Stan

thecfarm · June 20, 2007, 03:31:25 PM

Stan sinder trying to slip in with his first post.Welcome to the forum Stan.Glad you could be of help.

woody1 · June 20, 2007, 03:46:09 PM

welcome Stan.... just to let you know, these are V-belts not flats. Thanks

Fla._Deadheader · June 20, 2007, 04:57:06 PM

I was thinkin flat feed-reverse belts, ??? I never heard of a successful V-belt splice ???

Ron Wenrich · June 20, 2007, 05:06:30 PM

I missed the v-belt connection as well. You won't be able to use alligators on a v-belt. There's not enough room. I'd think you would want new belts. Are you using them on the belt from your motor to your arbor?

woody1 · June 20, 2007, 06:40:54 PM

I found just what I was looking for. A company named Flexco makes a v-belt splice. They have a distributor in Altoona, who has the splices in stock. The belt is the 2 mile long son-of-a-gun from the power unit to the edger. I am going up tommorrow to pick a couple up. The company sent me some info. on them, we'll see what happens. I will let you know. Thanks, Woody.