Zenith Power Uses WPT’s Pilotless® Mechanical For Their Irrigation Engines
With the advent of Tier IV emissions standards for diesel engines, OEMs and end users are scrambling for alternative power sources. Partly due to this, propane engines have moved to the forefront in many applications. One propane engine manufacturer, Zenith Power Products, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin, has been steadily climbing and emerging as an industry leader. […]
Best Pilotless® PTO Uses in Forestry, Marine, and Energy Industries
The WPT Pilotless® Mechanical Power Take-off (PTO) has proven to be the workhorse in the mechanical power transmission industry. The new bearing arrangement eliminates the pilot bearing and increases sideload capacity up to 70 percent over the previous generation PTOs. In this article, we will discuss some of the best uses for the Pilotless® Mechanical […]
Rotational gearboxes featured on Cleasby Conveyors
Located in Utah, Cleasby Conveyors manufactures a variety of construction roofing products. WPT provides rotation gearboxes to assist in operating their FBR and EXT-52 Conveyor. The job of these machines is to efficiently move roofing shingles from the loaded truck bed up onto the roof of the building by way of the conveyor belt. The […]
WPT Power provides the ideal solution, OTS + HPU for Australian Vac Truck contractor
WPT Power’s distributor collaborated with an Australian vacuum truck contractor to engineer a fully automated, clutch-enabled Power Take-Off (PTO) system. This custom-configured PTO solution allows remote engagement and disengagement, engine start/stop functionality, and precise vacuum boom control through a dedicated wireless control interface. This application initially had a competitor’s mechanical PTO installed, requiring physical engagement […]
WPT Power improves production efficiency and consistency at a South East Asian Paper Mill
Update 12/08/2020 WPT Power and our local distribution partner, has implemented a solution of a WPT Power – Copper Water Cooled Brake (CWC) in place of a caliper disc brake in a controlled tensioning application. The OEM-fitted caliper and disc weren’t providing consistent tension to a large paper unwinding drive; due to the prolonged engagement […]
Power Take Off: All You Need to Know
This article was updated March 2025 Road planers, dredges, rock crushers, woodchippers, and other equipment require power from some type of engine to perform their designed function. Without a power take-off, it would be difficult for these machines to be as robust and capable as they are. The power take-off (PTO) is not simply just […]
The Applications of Power Grip Clutches
There are numerous applications for industrial brakes and clutches, and the global market for these items are projected to hit $1.7 billion over the next decade alone. Particular components, such as Power Grip and Power Grip PO Clutches, can be extremely beneficial in the operation of heavy machinery in oil & gas extraction, iron and […]
How Industrial Caliper Brakes Work
Industrial Caliper brakes are essential components in applications beyond what most associate with the automotive world. Drawworks on both land and offshore operations, well servicing rigs, forestry equipment, and others all rely on heavy-duty brakes. Depending on the operating conditions, industrial caliper brakes are used in straightforward applications such as static holding, stopping, and includes […]
WPT’s Low Inertia Brake Helps Increase Uptime at an Australian Sawmill
Australian distributor Statewide Bearings collaborated closely with WPT Power and a large sawmilling company to develop a solution to enhance the plant’s uptime. The end-user has in operation a 66″ chipper as part of their automated production process, and in the course of normal performance, it requires the knife heads to be changed daily. During the […]
Heavy Duty Clutch
Heavy equipment operators know just how frustrating a yielding, responseless clutch can be. Lacking proper mechanical operation in the industrial world can cause delays, mishaps, and considerable costs due to downtime. That’s why your industrial equipment needs heavy-duty clutches to perform at the highest level. A solidly dependable engagement, coupled with unparalleled durability and build […]