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<blockquote data-quote="Dihusky" data-source="post: 404720" data-attributes="member: 10304"><p>I think V belts will probably work better, if you install a couple of guides on the drum they won't try to jump over each other, you can use a roller tensioner and dust won't worry the belts too much. Chain on the other hand you are dealing with lubrication, dust ingress into the chain, sprockets etc and zero slip, so if anything jambs up there is no give until it breaks or the motor burns out unless you have overload protection. The third alternative would be a flat drive belt, something like the ones F & D O'Connor supply, simple and reliable dust won't pose a problem and will slip for protection. Probably my preference.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dihusky, post: 404720, member: 10304"] I think V belts will probably work better, if you install a couple of guides on the drum they won't try to jump over each other, you can use a roller tensioner and dust won't worry the belts too much. Chain on the other hand you are dealing with lubrication, dust ingress into the chain, sprockets etc and zero slip, so if anything jambs up there is no give until it breaks or the motor burns out unless you have overload protection. The third alternative would be a flat drive belt, something like the ones F & D O'Connor supply, simple and reliable dust won't pose a problem and will slip for protection. Probably my preference. [/QUOTE]
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