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How to Measure Gears & Racks Correctly
A Complete Guide to Identifying Replacement Gears. Whether you’re replacing a worn gear, repairing industrial machinery or looking for a custom manufactured gear, accurate measurements are essential.

Mid-Year Promotion – 30% Discount on All Stock
Pullies and Gears Sales (Pty) Ltd is pleased to announce the launch of our Mid-Year Promotion, offering an exceptional 30% discount on all ex-stock items from 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026.
This limited-time promotion has been introduced to provide our valued clients with outstanding savings while maintaining the high standards of service, governance, and operational efficiency that our customers expect.

Understanding the Real Difference Between Belt Drives & Spur Gears
Most people see a pulley or spur gear as just another mechanical component.
In reality, they are governed by completely different engineering principles — and understanding those principles is what determines whether a machine runs efficiently or fails prematurely.

Why Gears Wear Out and How to Prevent Gear Failure in Industrial Machinery
Behind every efficient production line, conveyor system, and industrial machine are components that rarely receive attention — pulleys, gears, couplings, and torque systems. These mechanical components quietly keep South Africa’s industries moving.

The Great Gear Hunt
Engineering is often seen as precision, numbers and metal.
But sometimes even the most precise components spark imagination.
Recently in our workshop at Pullies and Gears, something unusual happened. As the sun rose over the racks of Spur Gears, Bevel Gears, Spiral Bevel Gears, pulleys and universal joints, we noticed something strange.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Pulley
Behind every efficient production line, conveyor system, and industrial machine are components that rarely receive attention — pulleys, gears, couplings, and torque systems. These mechanical components quietly keep South Africa’s industries moving.
