Traditional flat drive belting for stationary engines and workshop machinery. This is balata-impregnated woven cotton belt material, supplied by the metre and cut as one continuous length.
Correct belt type for vintage lathes, mills, saw benches, threshers, pumps and demonstration/heritage machinery where a smooth, steady, non-aggressive drive is required.
- Construction: woven cotton with balata impregnation
- Ply: 3-ply
- Approx. thickness: ~4.5 mm
- Supplied by the metre as one unbroken length (e.g., Qty 4 = 4 m)
- Join using metal belt lacing, pin joint, or glued scarf joint
- Stationary engines and rally setups
- Vintage lathes and milling machines
- Light–medium workshop transmission drives
- Replacement for leather belting on older plant
Wrap a cord around the belt path including both pulleys. Measure the cord and round up to the nearest metre. Final tension is set when joining the belt.
- Holds tension once run in; quiet running with good grip
- Gentle on plain bearings and older shafting
- Correct appearance and feel for period machinery
Select width from the drop-down. Enter total length (metres) as the quantity. Supplied as a continuous uncut length ready to fit and join.
If unsure of width or length, message with pulley diameters and centre distance and we’ll advise.