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Twisted "V" belts

Started by bandmiller2, March 16, 2012, 10:03:27 PM

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bandmiller2

Has anyone here used multiple twisted V belts to change rotation of an engine/PTO to saw arbor.The belts would have to be longer than normal,just may be a valid way to use a tractor PTO to run a right hand mill. Frank C.
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shelbycharger400

the old john deere 110 lawn mower i believe did it to drive the mower deck from a horizontal shaft engine.

YES!  it can be done.  its going to take 2 or 3 pulleys and idlers to make it happen!
generally belt life is short.

ALWOL

   The idea does have some merit. All it would take is a vertical jackshaft in between the drive and driven pulleys.
   Another solution may be a flat belt, as you can give them a 180 degree twist with no problems.

    Alan
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Cutting Edge

Simplicity used something along those lines on their PTO setup/attachments.  They used an idler in between the belts where they crossed each other to prevent the belts from rubbing....Looks odd but works well. 
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Member Sprucegum, I think, has a setup like that. He's posted pictures of it on here. Maybe a search will turn it up for you. It seemed to work fine.

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Hilltop366

With enough guides and rollers I've seen some belts go in all directions, but it often looks like the week point of a system, would a friction tire work better or i suppose if you had a long enough shaft the tractor could be front to the mill and off to one side to allow straight belts.

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