SWIM TANKS ::: SPRING POLES ::: FRAMES | |
The standard belt that is used on the CHANDLER MILLS are a Thermoplastic 2 ply-poly belting, with a thickness of .065", it has a working tension of 45# per inch in width, it is light weight, but yet, heavy enough to cut down on slat rock, and is very durable, the overall weight of the belting material per mill is 2.4#'s. For super free turning mill, I use a belt that is .031 in thickness, this belt is super light in weight, total overall weight per mill is 1.5# per mill set up, very light, fast, but loud! This belt is for those who want serious wind! And for those who are looking for a quieter mill I use a belt that is 1/8" in thickness, with a total weight of 3.5#'s per mill, the thicker belt helps to eliminate any slat rock, (slat rock creates noise, from the slats rolling between the roller bed wheels) so when ordering a mill look at these options, on how you want your mill to run. |
The newest slat that I am currently using, is a Russian pine slat, they are 3/8" in thickness, it is very light in weight, yet very strong, (the Russian pine grows slower, because of the cold weather, so you get a tighter grain in the wood, which makes for a stronger slat) with the new pine, the total weight of the slats are 8.45#'s, add that to the .031 belting material and the over all weight of belts, slats and hardware is less than 10#'s which is very light, with this belt set up, your mill will run free like the wind! We offer oak slats at NO additional cost, oak is stronger, looks nice, and will last longer, it is a little heavier than pine, so the belt will not turn as free. |
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