Replacement Belt for Fairchild 412-1A?

[rongon]

Does anyone know what the correct belt is for a Fairchild 412-1A turntable? The long belt is the one I'm looking for (the one that goes around the platter). I know its inner circumference is 35.1", but beyond that I don't know.

There are two 35.1" belts available here and there.

PRB # FRX35.1
Inside Circumference: 35.100"
Width: .184"
Thickness: .035"

PRB # FRL35.1
Inside Circumference: 35.100"
Width: .240"
Thickness: .023"


Which is the correct one? Anybody know?
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[rayma]

Neither one seems to be listed on their web site now.

 

[rongon]

Whose website?

The FRX35.1 is not too difficult to find. I guess I'll buy one just to try it.
But it's really hard to find the FRL35.1 version. I haven't found one yet.

 

[rayma]

PRB (Projector Recorder Belt Co.), they are now part of Russell Industries.
RUSSELL INDUSTRIES, ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTOR

 

[rongon]

I sent Russell Ind. an email.
I also bought an EVS branded FRX35.1 belt off the auction site. Hopefully that will work.
I'm surprised no-one knows what the correct belts are for these Fairchild turntables. It seems lots of people have them. Are they all getting by with their original belts?

I tried adjusting the position of the capstan to try to tighten up the belt, but I think the belt I have is stretched out. It falls off the platter if I try to clean a record while it's spinning on the platter. I don't think it's supposed to work like that...
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[rayma]

Some cut out a piece of the old belt and glue the ends together to shorten the belt,
but the rubber is still old. I would buy a new belt that is too large and shorten that.

These might be ok (same source).
*New Replacement BELT* for FAIRCHILD Long Turntable Models 70 410 411 411H 412 | eBay
Amazon.com: New Replacement BELT for FAIRCHILD Long Turntable Models 70 410 411 411H 412: Electronics

 

[rongon]

Thanks. I was shopping around the web and it looks like there are many vendors selling replacement belts that claim to be the correct replacement for a Fairchild 412, but almost none of them give specs like wall thickness or belt width. Usually all it will say is that the belt is 35.1 inches inner circumference. Some say nothing at all, just that the belt is meant for the 412.

I've purchased a PRB FRX35.1 (0.184" wide, 0.035" thick). Hopefully that will arrive soon.

I'm waiting for a seller to get in restock of the PRB FRL35.1 (0.24" wide, 0.023" thick). It will be interesting to see which one works better, or if it doesn't matter which you use around this platter.

If both are too long/loose, I'll try cutting one down. These belts do cost some money though, $15 to $20 each after shipping.
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[kevinkr]

I've never found using anything other than a light brush on a belt driven table worked well. I have a number of friends with 412s so I will ask what they are using in terms of brushes and belts next time I see them.

 

[rongon]

Thanks Kevin, it would be reassuring to know what belt(s) actual 412 users are having success with. I can't seem to find solid info anywhere, not even from vinylengine. Surprising...