Sand mining and dredging are crucial to manufacturing as well as infrastructure construction. The sand is often used as an abrasive in manufacturing, road and building construction, as a replacement for eroded coastlines, to improve road traction during winter, as railroad ballast, and for water filtration. It is a very high-demand material globally, which is why an Australian Sand Mining firm became increasingly frustrated with their equipment downtime.
The source of that discontent was a competitor’s power take-offs showing unusual signs of severe wear and fatigue, as well as costly repairs and a lack of support, which added to their overall dissatisfaction. Statewide Bearings and WPT Power were there at the right time to offer a supply and support package that fulfilled and addressed all of the client’s requirements.
Statewide Bearings identified the equipment’s root cause along with some fault diagnosis discussions, and the appropriate corrective actions were carried out on the dredge. Based on their needs, Statewide Bearings supplied WPT’s 18” mechanical PTOs on their dredge as the solution and, while doing so, substantially reduced the upfront costs they were experiencing. Both Statewide and WPT are providing support and a local point of contact, which gives them the confidence to make the switch. Collectively, they provided continuous after-sales service and support packages for this sand mining firm to ensure it received the maximum return on its investment. Sourcing WPT products now takes place through the local Statewide Bearings branch. Ongoing technical support and a healthy supply of parts make sure this client enjoys the recurring benefits of installing a WPT Power PTO.
If you want to see more value out of your PTO supplier, please don’t hesitate to contact your local WPT Power distributor or factory representative.