A Complete Guide to Pulley Alignment

Why is Pulley Alignment Important? In an overarching sense, proper pulley alignment is important because it helps you extract the most value from your belt drive system. It does this in a num...

How Can a Custom Timing Belt Optimize a Machine?

In conjunction with timing belt pulleys, timing belts work to create a continuous, non-slip transmission of movement. This helps to get critical materials from "Point A" to "Point B" and beyond...

Conveyor Belt Repair: Gears, Belts, and Sheaves

Conveyor belts - along with the gears, belts, and sheaves that comprise them - are designed for a simple purpose. They transfer motion using multiple gears or pulleys that, when combined with t...

Gear Grinding Solutions from Illinois Pulley Gear

When it comes to the various techniques that are employed to make sure that gears are being produced or repaired properly and finished in the right way, one of the most important of them is cal...

Timing Belt Material: Are You Making the Best Choice for Your Next Big Project?

At IPG, our expert team of passionate professionals have years of experience providing many types of timing belt materials to customers in a range of different industries. One critical thing to...

Why is Packaging Machine Maintenance Important for Gears and Belts? 

Every minute that one of your business' packaging or labeling machines is offline due to an issue with gears, belts, or various other components, is a minute that you're not making money. That,...

3D Printer Maintenance: Gears and Belts 

While they are a relatively new technology, 3D printers have already proven their usefulness across a wide range of different industries. Of course, a 3D printer is nothing if not an investment...

Does Zinc Rust?

Zinc isn't just an element that occurs naturally - it's also one that is very abundant as well. Found in the Earth's crust, it is readily available. This, coupled with the wide range of additio...

Gear Drive vs Belt Drive: Which is More Efficient?  

Explore the efficiency debate between gear drive and belt drive systems, helping you make informed choices for optimal performance.