Question about Cassette Belts!

[Rob Savage]

Hi All. I'm looking for some information here, does anyone know the source of the manufacturing of cassette belts for different machines? What I'm looking for is the original source for Pioneer, Teac, Panasonic or Technics that the manufacturer used then or today.
If anyone can help, it's appricated

Thanks!

Rob Savage!

 

[BobHelms]

I found replacement belts for my TEAC C-3 at www.russellind.com. Their PRBLine division sells belts based on the physical specs of the belt(s) in question. They provide a huge cross reference between original MFG part # and their part number. They are pricey, and require a $30 minimum order, but I found what I needed. Hope this helps...

 

[Rob Savage]

Thanks!

Thanks Bob for the info. I will pass the information on to the person who asked me to place the question on AK. But I was wondering also how the belts were made in the first place, and who supplied companies like Pioneer, etc, back in the 1970's or early mid 1980's.
I get on a regular basis, TD's that need belts, and locally our parts supplier folded about 3 months ago, so an outside supplier is now a necessity. A suggestion was made to me that I (we) could make new belts for machines that are locally sourced.
It's only an idea at this point, as to purchase at retail the price is too high. I can fix most TD's my self, as it relates to belts, but to source them at a cheap price is the key
Thanks for the info, and please keep it coming folks!

Rob Savage

 

[StereoRelic]

You could also try:

http://www.turntableneedles.com/index.asp

They have belts for an enormous range of manufacturers and models and you don't need to know the measurements of the belts. Just select brand and model and the site tells you what belts you need.

I got some belts for a cassette deck from them recently and they were quick and inexpensive.

Good luck

 

[Fred Longworth]

Russell Industries purchased PRB (Protector/Recorder Belt Corporation), and has continued supplying belts from their line.

As with other sources, a word of caution is advised. The huge catalog that Russell uses was largely assembled from feedback from TV shops. Unfortunately, few TV shops owned a wow-and-flutter meter, and only some of them listened closely to the results of their "repairs."

As a result, the sizes of belts in the catalog are at best approximate. There is a tendency for the recommended belts to be too thick and too tight, with resulting poor wow-and-flutter and excessive bearing wear.

Best,

Fred Longworth

 

[Rob Savage]

Again, thanks to StereoRelic, and Fred Longworth for the information. I will pass this on to my friend who asked me to ask the question. As a sidebar here, would the manufacturer of rubber bands be involved here? Just a shot in the dark, but worth asking. Please keep up the information and the sources folks!

Rob Savage