Timing Belt Identification Guide

In a variety of applications, rubber timing belts serve a critical purpose: synchronizing movement in a pulley system. One of the most common applications of the timing belt is within vehicle engi...

Overview of Spur Gears – Everything You Need to Know

In their most simple form, a spur gear is a circular steel disc with teeth around the perimeter.  Spur gears are probably the most common gears. These teeth work in conjunction with other gears to...

Gear & Pulley Manufacturing Glossary of Terms

Aluminum Aluminum is the most common metal found on the Earth’s crust. It is notably light and thin, having about ⅓ the density of its metal counterpart, steel. Aluminum is used frequently in ma...

Stainless Steel Pulley Stock

At Illinois Pulley and Gear, we have a wide variety of materials to offer for your stock pulley project. Stainless steel is one popular material that has many benefits when it comes to durabi...

Custom Poly-V Pulleys

Poly-v pulleys are one of the most common pulley systems, utilized in a light duty to heavy duty machinery in a multitude of industries. In fact, you are probably quite familiar with some c...

Types of Gears: Design and Application

Explore the design and applications of various gear types with Illinois Pulley & Gear. Learn about spur, helical, bevel gears, and more.

Automation in Agriculture: Maximizing Efficiency in Production

Did you know that the world population is predicted to grow to 9.7 billion people by 2050? That spike in population means the demand on our food supply will be higher than ever, necessitating...

Get The Data You Need From Timing Belt Pulley Pitch Diameter Charts

Timing belt pulleys are one of the most commonly utilized mechanisms for machinery in a wide variety of industries – from aerospace and robotics to wire processing and automation. However, ...

Specialty Automotive Pulleys for Racing Applications

The anatomy of a race car is complex, each component built for speed, power, and veracity. From roof strips and windshield clips to body panels and a TV camera, each piece plays a role in the...