types of timing belts ( was Re: Guides

I am also using the the XL belts on my CNC mill with no problem with
backlash or stretching.

Wayne





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<davemucha@j...> wrote:

>
> > Now, if you want PRECISION and NON-slip/no-play in "timing
> belt/chain" look
> > to W.M.Berg's polyurethane-coated cable-chain series! That is
> super stuff,
>
> I've seen the McMaster Carr belts (and bought a few) and the one

SPI

> has, but have not found a review of the different types, why one is
> better than another.
>
> this piqued my interest. Since I'm doing light duty XL belts are
> fine and I have stayed with the lower cost variety because I just
> don't know WHY I would need to get something better.
>
> can anyboy shed some light on the reasons why one needs a high $$
> belt ? or why one is noticably better than another ?
>
> Dave