Quest.--Have these belts any special advantage over flat leather
belting?

Ans.--Yes, decidedly. When belts are run half crossed, or what is termed
quarter turn, it is very hard to make flat belts lie perfectly even on
the pulleys. These link belts, however, cover the entire face of the
pulley (see illustration), and therefore are superior for that purpose.

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Quest.--Why do they give better results when run slow?

Ans.--Partly because of their great weight over ordinary belting, also
their grip power is stronger when run slow. No belt is superior to them
for slow, hard working machinery.

Quest.--Are they more expensive than ordinary flat belting?

Ans.--Not when compared to the work they can accomplish.

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Quest.--Can they be run in wet places, such as mines, etc.?

Ans.--Yes; by waterproofing the leather, no cement being used as in flat
belts. The links can be made positively waterproof. We have furnished
paper mills, tanneries and bleacheries, and other exposed places with
waterproof link belts, and all have been entirely satisfactory so far.