Band wheel ?

[edsaws]

I'm thinking of maybe buying a set these
http://surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2005110417584255&item=1-BK190-E&catname=powerTransurl and was wondering if there is any special kind of belt to get to use as tires?

[Fla._Deadheader]

No answer to your question, but, the bore is not nearly big enough.

[logwalker]

To try and answer your question: It would use a standard belt, "B". maybe even the same size as woodmizer. I think that is a B-57 or B-56. I like to run the smallest belt you can pry on with a lot of effort. Timberwolf, Suffolk Machinery sells a urethane belt that I have a had lots of success. Good Luck. Logwalker

[D._Frederick]

The wheels looks to be heavy duty, but I would agree with deadhead that you should have the hole increased in size or you will be breaking drive shafts.

I would want to check that the "B" size belt will extend over the rim of the pulley so that the band does not ride on the metal rim.

The only thing I look out for buying a belt is that the manufacture logo on the outside of the belt does not create a flat spot.  This can cause the band saw blade to whip.

[Jason_WI]

You would need a fairly large gap bed lathe to bore those pullys out. Then broach a keyway in.

Jason

[freddycougar]

hey u could bore it out in a milling machine then broach..if u think it is beefy enuf freddy

[Fla._Deadheader]

I bored one with a hole saw on a vertical milling machine. Got it better than 99%.  ;D ;D ;)

[mike_van]

I use 1" axles w/ pillow block bearings on my mill, 15 years now - still going.  I would check with the dealer on these to see what rpm they are safe for / balanced for -

[edsaws]

They have some with bigger bores. I was more concerned with what to usefor a tires? I also emailed them to find out what RPM they are rated for.

[Fla._Deadheader]

Most mills that use V sheaves, use the "A" size sheave and the "B" size belt. Getting the correct size to fit around the sheave MAY take some doing ??   

  That's all I know about Sheaves for band wheels  : ;D ;D

[D._Frederick]

There are two problems with the small diameter of shaft on the band wheels: 1)  The small size bearings may not carry the load required to tension the bandwheel to 2200lbs or more.  2) If there is not a bearing on both sides of the band wheel, the shaft will flex and break.

You may be required to use a "C" size belt on the pulley to have it extent above the rim far enough so that the band does not ride on the rim.