3M Anti-Slip Tape will be a test substitute for the herringbone gear.
The lateral, axial, rotational grip seems adequate.
I think a coarse sandpaper could be substituted.
4” inch wide by 12” inch long, adhesive coating, cost $2.79.
@0.70” inch wide by ~9” long, you need ~2 feet, total cost $5.58.
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