CD Tray Belt

isticism · 22nd September 2008, 09:21 PM

Can anyone recommend a mechanical parts vendor online?

I've read a number of threads on various forums about CD tray mechanical open-closing problems. A key problem seems to be that the rubber band/belt that drives several of the gears seems to commonly wear out over time, as is the case with my NAD C521.

But Radioshack didn't have any belts like this.

Where can I buy this kind of thing?

Rodmunch · 22nd September 2008, 10:26 PM

Do you have any electrical supply stores? Check your yellowpages.

In Santa Barbara, CA we have Marvac Dow. They always have little items like this.

dsb · 25th September 2008, 05:24 AM

try Stock Drive http://www.sdp-si.com/

this is the 2nd time I've recommended SDP here, so, I don't work there or own stock. Just a designer who frequently uses both their website and their products.

isticism · 25th September 2008, 05:58 AM

Seems like a good resource.

Unfortunately they don't have simple rubber-band-style belts.

dave_gerecke · 26th September 2008, 02:54 AM

Hello isticism, Check out mcm electronics or parts express

www.mcmelectronics.com
www.partsexpress.com

One of the two should have replacement belts and you should be able to find what you are looking for. Once you find the belts, they usually have some sort of reference about how to measure the belt so you can get the correct size.

Peace,

Dave

isticism · 26th September 2008, 04:55 AM

Thanks, Dave.

I think I found just what I needed on MCM Electronics.

isticism · 30th September 2008, 04:32 PM

Installed the new belt plus a little lube and it's working again!

For future reference, the belt I ordered from mcmelectronics.com was part 42-1230. I ordered a number of belts and tried them out--this one is more robust--slightly smaller and a bit thicker, but still fits in the track.

22nd September 2008, 09:21 PM	#1
isticism diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	CD Tray Belt Can anyone recommend a mechanical parts vendor online? I've read a number of threads on various forums about CD tray mechanical open-closing problems. A key problem seems to be that the rubber band/belt that drives several of the gears seems to commonly wear out over time, as is the case with my NAD C521. But Radioshack didn't have any belts like this. Where can I buy this kind of thing?

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22nd September 2008, 10:26 PM	#2
Rodmunch diyAudio Member Join Date: Jun 2008	Do you have any electrical supply stores? Check your yellowpages. In Santa Barbara, CA we have Marvac Dow. They always have little items like this.

25th September 2008, 05:24 AM	#3
dsb diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007	try Stock Drive http://www.sdp-si.com/ this is the 2nd time I've recommended SDP here, so, I don't work there or own stock. Just a designer who frequently uses both their website and their products.

25th September 2008, 05:58 AM	#4
isticism diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Seems like a good resource. Unfortunately they don't have simple rubber-band-style belts.

26th September 2008, 02:54 AM	#5
dave_gerecke diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Vermont	Hello isticism, Check out mcm electronics or parts express www.mcmelectronics.com www.partsexpress.com One of the two should have replacement belts and you should be able to find what you are looking for. Once you find the belts, they usually have some sort of reference about how to measure the belt so you can get the correct size. Peace, Dave

26th September 2008, 04:55 AM	#6
isticism diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Thanks, Dave. I think I found just what I needed on MCM Electronics.

30th September 2008, 04:32 PM	#7
isticism diyAudio Member Join Date: Sep 2008	Installed the new belt plus a little lube and it's working again! For future reference, the belt I ordered from mcmelectronics.com was part 42-1230. I ordered a number of belts and tried them out--this one is more robust--slightly smaller and a bit thicker, but still fits in the track.

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