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T5 pulleys that aren't printed

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flashnet

T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 06, 2012 03:18PM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 17

Looking for some T5 pulleys and stumbled upon these:

[www.ebay.co.uk]
[www.ebay.co.uk]

Would they work better than printed pulleys, or does anyone know someone that sells to Europe.
thanks

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NelsonRap

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 06, 2012 08:43PM

Registered: 13 years ago
Posts: 862

I use and sell something similar in NZ they work just fine, don't go less than 10 teeth though as it puts too much bend in the belt

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TCase

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 03:02AM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 46

These are good in the UK.

[www.beltingonline.com]

TC

I should have pointed out that they do T2.5 as well.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/07/2012 07:35PM by TCase.

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flashnet

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 07:17AM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 17

They come in a range from 10 and up, what would be the optimal amount of teeth.

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Andrew Smith

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 07:43AM

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Posts: 643

The more teeth, the lower the resolution, so go for the 10 tooth if you can get them. More teeth would give you more speed, though it takes more torque from the motor to deal with the larger pulley.

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flashnet

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 08:39AM

Registered: 11 years ago
Posts: 17

Thanks for the help, they do seem to come in 5.08mm pitch. Is this for clearance or will the .08mm gonna be a problem.

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miso

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 08:48AM

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Thats bacause they are XL not T5, you will need XL belt. They also have 6mm bore while most steppers for reprap have 5mm shafts.

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Andrew Smith

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 07, 2012 06:31PM

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Posts: 643

Or just order a T5 pulley from the site. They offer custom bores on T5 pulleys though it costs a bit more.

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ahbtsang

Re: T5 pulleys that aren't printed
May 08, 2012 06:03PM

Registered: 12 years ago
Posts: 119

I ordered some from them too, i'm thinking the pulleys are essental to be completely circular.. they are the key parts to create a smooth flat print.. I tried printing out the pulleys but I always have a feeling that these crucial parts must be made with a more precise method.