Wide Belt Driven Dust Collector

[mauicole]

Hello Group,

I am thinking of running my dust collector with a Listeroid via wide flat belt. One problem is the impeller. It turns horizontally while Listeroid flywheels turn vertically. I've searched a bit on the net, but have not found a solution yet. Maybe I'm using the wrong terminology. I was thinking of using a rear end off some vehicle... Anyone know how I could accomplish this in an efficient and simple way.

[Tom]

I've seen flat belts run twisted, shouldn't be a problem.

[billswan]

+ one for toms idea.

If you can get the 2 shafts into alignment should be no problem.

Even if you cannot a couple more idler pulleys at some spot will help.

Even Vee belts will run in some odd looking apps, think of some lawn mores that run power through 90 degree turns to power the blade.

Billswan

[38ac]

Yes, just twist the belt it is very common pratice. 

[deeiche]

yep, just twist

here is a good example

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Anyp45BrJJQ[/youtube]

[mauicole]

Thanks guys!! That's the simple solution that was eluding me. Easier and cheaper than a right angle drive.