Source for new drive belt

[wentbackward]

Hello!

I'm trying to find a new drive belt for a Paterson Auto ColourTherm that I use for processing film. The drive belt stretched and I kind of shelved my 4x5 for a while. I'm now trying to get things going again. It's just a basic drive belt, but I need someone who can handle mail order and ship to Hong Kong. I've tried RS but seems they do not have drive belts like this.

Attached is a picture with the specs.



Any help greatly appreciated.
Paul

[John Kasaian]

Have you tired nylon panty hose? In emergencies, It'll work on air-cooled VW engines.

[Jody_S]

Any belt can be custom made by the right industrial/millwright supply house. I've had a number of odd belts made by a shop here in Montreal (for machine tools), you just need to find the local supplier and bring them your belt. Expect to pay the equivalent of $10-30 USD.

[John Koehrer]

googly is your friend. sdp-si.com

[wentbackward]

Hi John, I did find those guys but they have a very limited choice of thin drive belts, seems the world has gone completely towards these toothed belts. I might be able to change the pulleys. Will have to get over to the studio once the typhoon here subsides.

[Marc B.]

Could 'McMaster-Carr' possibly have what you need?
They probably do...but shipping to HK is the unknown.
Also, could a large/heavy 'o-ring seal' work as a substitute for your belt?
O-rings for industrial hydraulic rams may be a source; ie...dump trucks, back hoes, etc...
Just a few thoughts.

Marc

http://www.mcmaster.com/#v-belts/=ijag19

[John Koehrer]

Or projector recorder belt corp(?)