Yak Grease and/or Yak Hair

[ezcome-ezgo]

I have done some forum research and it is inconclusive as to whether our Chinese overlords are dumping belts made of Yak hair and some type of grease or whether they are Yak grease and some kind of hair. Perhaps it is 100% Yak ingredients. Regardless, I am saddened to inform the community that the proliferation of poorly constructed belts has now reached the world of appliances, as I am on the 3rd dryer belt in as many weeks, due to the belts disintegrating while in service. Moving forward, only genuine Whirlpool belts will be used. All other belts are false economy.

 

[Hellion]

I personally prefer the term Yak Fat. Just rolls off the tongue.

We need belt autopsies stat! I want them dissected and probed.

 

[Denny]

I personally prefer the term Yak Fat. Just rolls off the tongue.

We need belt autopsies stat! I want them dissected and anal probed.

 

[Whitetrashrocker]

 

[panchothedog]

Poor Yaks. The Chicons must be slaughtering them by the thousands to keep up with the cheapie Amazon belt demand.
FWIW, I've got a Whirlpool dryer that's almost 30 years old. Had to have a fuse replaced about 10years ago ( by a Whirlpool dealer ) and he said, " the belt isn't really that worn,
but since I already have it apart, why don't we just go ahead and replace it ". Made sense to me. It might outlast me. Doubt that the YAK stuff had hit the market yet.

 

[Hellion]

I have a deck belt on an MTD mower that has been on it forever. It’s routinely soaked in Yak Fat (30 SAE engine oil) due to a “seeping” crank seal that dribbles oil on it, not to mention some blow-by or blow-out from a previously undiagnosed blown head gasket. Anyway, have heard of newer belts lasting only 1 summer but this one must be made of kevlar and “Comet”. It’s Dad’s mower but he doesn’t remember ever replacing it.

 

[Master Hack]

Lab tests have proven inconclusive regarding the content of the amazon belts.
While the material used is 100% Yak product. The ratio of hair to grease can not be determined.

 

[Hellion]

I've got a Whirlpool dryer that's almost 30 years old.

Amazing, really. Would you surmise that it’s made from before the time that planned obsolescence really kicked in (at Mach 1)? I have heard (rumors mostly) that most new appliances cannot be economically repaired and 30 years is way past the “honey, it’s time to buy a new one” phase. Add to that most people don’t have the time to enact a repair. I don’t have the space in the laundry room to work on a broken dryer. Kudos to you, Pancho.

 

[Functional Artist]

The Whirlpool World HQ's
...& factories are right here in Lima Ohio...USA

It seems like some folks (mostly China but, some STUPID Americans too) was working toward making America a "disposable" society
...where things weren't economically fixable
...&/or no one knew how to
...or even wanted to fix things

Now, it seems like (some) folks are "waking up" to the "old notion" (hopefully becoming fact again)
...that American ingenuity, quality & pride are coming back!

Does anyone remember the "Buy American" slogans?

Because it helps ta support
...fellow Americans "way of life"
...& the factories, that sustains our cities?

I remember when "Made in the USA" meant something
...& "if" we all "get BACK on board" it WILL mean something AGAIN

 

[Edwin Spangler]

The Whirlpool World HQ's
...& factories are right here in Lima Ohio...USA

It seems like some folks (mostly China but, some STUPID Americans too) was working toward making America a "disposable" society
...where things weren't economically fixable
...&/or no one knew how to
...or even wanted to fix things

Now, it seems like (some) folks are "waking up" to the "old notion" (hopefully becoming fact again)
...that American ingenuity, quality & pride are coming back!

Does anyone remember the "Buy American" slogans?

Because it helps ta support
...fellow Americans "way of life"
...& the factories, that sustains our cities?

I remember when "Made in the USA" meant something
...& "if" we all "get BACK on board" it WILL mean something AGAIN

It really is something to hope for but I worry that we (the USA) may be out of "come backs".

 

[Functional Artist]

It really is something to hope for but I worry that we (the USA) may be out of "come backs".

NOT "if" WE ALL "step up"
...& do our part...again

Express your American pride
...loudly...everyday

Fix up your house (or help a neighbor)
...help to clean up your neighborhood & city

It seems like some folks are "waking up"

Schools & colleges are training Electricians & Plumbers...again
...there are Trade schools that are training folks to work in
...ALL of the new factories that are being built...right now

 

[Functional Artist]

This thread is about the quality (materials & manufacturing) of the genuine Comet belts vs. them Chinesium belts...right??

So, just for reference...I asked AI where are Comet Belts made?

Manufacturing Location of Comet Belts​

Comet belts are manufactured in the United States at the company’s 200,000+ square foot plant in Edgerton, Wisconsin

Comet Clutches, which produces these belts, is part of Certified Parts Corporation (CPC), a U.S.-based manufacturer that acquired the Comet division in 2009. All Comet belt production takes place at their Edgerton facility, where they also manufacture other high-performance industrial and aftermarket components.

While some aftermarket or OEM belts sold under the Comet brand may be produced by other companies (such as Bando USA for certain racing or industrial belts) the original Comet belts are made in-house in Edgerton, WI. This U.S. manufacturing base supports their focus on quality control, with full in-house quality labs and advanced CNC machining capabilities.

Then, I asked where MTD lawn mowers made?

MTD lawn mowers are manufactured in the United States, China, Mexico, and Europe.​

MTD Products, Inc., the company behind MTD lawn mowers, operates a global manufacturing network. In North America, most equipment sold is assembled in the United States, with multiple plants across the country handling production and assembly to meet regional demand and quality standards.
Internationally, MTD has established manufacturing facilities in China since 1965, which serve as a major hub for producing lawn mowers and other outdoor power equipment. The company also maintains plants in Mexico and several European countries, including the United Kingdom and Hungary, to cater to local markets and expand its global reach
MTD’s global operations allow the company to balance cost efficiency, market access, and regulatory compliance. Some components or sub-assemblies may occasionally be sourced from other manufacturers depending on regional regulations and production requirements.
Overall, MTD’s manufacturing strategy combines domestic assembly in the U.S. with international production in China, Mexico, and Europe, ensuring that their lawn mowers meet performance and reliability standards while serving a worldwide customer base

Made in the USA baby!
...USA! USA! USA!