Belt lacing clips

I am making a governor for my traction engine which uses a 20mm [or 3/4"]  wide x 2mm thick flat belt from a pulley on the crankshaft.

I need to find a supplier of small quantities of belt lacing clips to join the ends of the belt. Cannot use a continuous belt as it has to be removable.

Lots for sale on ebay for larger sizes and in USA but in large quantities and exorbitant postage.

Anyone recommend a supplier ?

Paul

Edited By Paul Lousick on 13/08/2021 08:53:13

Would heavy duty staples do ?

Roy

Similar to staples but it is a power transmission belt and is stronger and joined together

LSM the model traction engine people do it by the 50mm length along with governor and flywheel belting. Page 44 of cat

Thanks Jason,

My engine drawings, castings, etc. are from LSM.

Paul

The Smart & Brown model A uses a 25mm x 3mm thick belt with a join in it sucessfully, I believe the belt and joining parts came from Lathes UK. I'm not sure if a 2mm thick belt can be joined mechanically, though.

It is usually called alligator fastener or alligator lacing if you want to search for it. I think the manufacturer is Balata or that may be a trade name.

Martin C

Clipper lacing is another. I have a Clipper lacer which is intended for use in vice jaws. Don't have any clips though.

Lathes .co .uk have a belt supplier.

+1 on clipper lacing. It is probably the most compact of all the metallic lacing products. It does require a tool for installation The simplest tool is used with a bench vise.