Quest.--Can they be run on ordinary flat pulleys?

Ans.--Yes; our "American joint" link belt can be run on any straight or
rounded pulley, whether made of iron, paper, or wood, and being all
endless they run much smoother than other belting.

[Illustration: ENGLISH HINGE JOINT:]

Quest.--How are they made endless?

Ans.--By a very simple process (see illustration), and takes almost less
time than lacing a flat belt. All that is necessary is to take both ends
and interlock the links, then pass the bolt through and rivet it, and
when you wish to shorten the belt proceed likewise: File off the end of
the bolt and take out, or add rows of links at pleasure and rejoin it
again.

[Illustration: Fig. 4 is a complete round link belt.]

Quest.--What is the relative strength of a link belt compared to flat
belting?

Ans.--Nothing definite has yet been ascertained. We are preparing a
table showing results, and so far we can report that they can stand
about twice the strain of double flat belts. A four inch link belt one
inch thick is able to do the work of an eight inch flat double belt.

[Illustration: Fig. 5 is a side view.]

Quest.--Explain the advantage of your American joint over the English