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Default Best O ring Material for drive belt?

On Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:32:24 -0400, Joseph Gwinn
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On Sep 2, 2016, Gunner Asch wrote
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On Fri, 2 Sep 2016 04:27:32 -0700 (PDT), "
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On Friday, September 2, 2016 at 12:44:05 AM UTC-4, Gunner Asch wrote:
I have a vibratory cleaner...that uses a "o-ring" type drive belt to
power the bowl. Which material type O ring will last the longest?


Thanks!

Gunner


My guess is that the original belt was actually made for use as a belt.
Something like a sewing machine or vacuum cleaner belt.

Dan


You are probably correct.
So what type of O ring material do I use?


.http://www.mcmaster.com/#round-belts/=13zrucq

Joe Gwinn

Use EDPM o-rings with 8-12% stretch