Pfeifer Industries specializes in the manufacturer of both prototype and production run pulleys. Specifically, we understand the often rushed need for a prototype or production run quantities. Our turnaround time ranges from same day to within a week depending on the specifics of the project. However, we never sacrifice quality for speed. Precision is an obsession not an exception for Pfeifer Industries, we can efficiently run production quantities of pulleys with bores of +/- .0002 all day long. When comparing potential vendors, ask the following questions to get a feel for their production practices.

1. How do they control radial run-out ( Total Indicator Run-out )?

2. How do they control axial run-out ( Total Indicator Run-out)?

3. How do they measure the outside diameter of the pulley (specifically for an odd number of teeth)?

4. How do they check the profile of the tooth?

5. How do they secure the belt guides ( flanges ) to the pulley?

6. How do they control production traceability ( i.e. serial numbers )?

7. Do they offer part number identification marking? Will they put your company and part number on the pulley?

The answers to these questions are not difficult, but the meaning behind them is extremely important to the quality of the parts produced. What sets Pfeifer Industries apart from our competition is that the same person answering your questions on the phone is the same person producing your parts. Putting the value on a single point of contact within a company is priceless when it comes to managing your concerns.

Please answer the following questions below before proceeding to the specifying of your pulley.

1. Have you identified the profile and pitch needed?

2. Have you identified the recommended belt width?

3. Have you identified the number ( # ) of pulley teeth needed?

If you answered No to any of the above questions then please revisit the Technical section on our website.