Preferred Sealed Bearing Collars
WPT Power has been using bearing collar assemblies since we first offered the Mechanical Power Take-off (PTO). The release of the Pilotless® Mechanical PTO in 2015, marked the first time we offered it with sealed bearing collars. This change would lead to a reevaluation of all collar assemblies. Field-proven Success The field-proven success of the […]
Chipper Clutch Parts and Complete Assemblies
For decades now, WPT Power has been manufacturing clutch parts and complete assemblies for brush and wood chippers. They also have part-for-part interchangeability and complete drop-in replacement for other brands, including the SP product family of mechanical PTOs. In this global chipper market, you will frequently see SP111, SP211 in the shorter, 4.5” length […]
How To Identify Power Take-Off Parts – Pilotless® Mechanical
Here is a quick reference guide to visually identify the common parts of a WPT Pilotless® Mechanical Power Take-Off. The main objective of a part list and exploded drawing is to provide an uncomplicated part identification, which would lower any possible confusion in ordering replacement parts. It’s often the best way to reduce the guesswork […]
Proper Maintenance of Irrigation Pumps
On-Time Irrigation Nature has its own way of irrigating crops, and it is less than perfect. If it had the right timing for rain, the amount required, and pinpoint coverage, the irrigation market, would disappear. Unfortunately, rainfall is a little contrary and unpredictable, so innovative solutions were needed. Farmers used to primarily irrigate their cropland […]
How to Check Engagement Torque on a Mechanical PTO
During the WPT Power Take-off (PTO) operation, the geared friction discs will wear. This is a normal occurrence and happens on all types of clutches and brakes. As the friction disc(s) wear, the torque capacity reduces. To compensate for this reduction in torque, the clutch pack needs to be adjusted. This article will show you […]
Best Hydroseeding Power Take-Off
What is Hydroseeding? Hydroseeding has been around since the 1950s and is a method of controlling soil erosion by planting grass. Hydroseeding machines include a mixing tank with paddles and a pump to pump the slurry mixture onto a prepared surface. The slurry mixture usually comprises ingredients such as grass seed, fertilizer, mulch, and water. […]
Mechanical Power Take-Off Cross Referencing
WPT Power designs and manufactures a complete line of Mechanical Power Take-offs. What you may not know is WPT also offers parts and units that are directly interchangeable with competitive brands. Wear parts for Mechanical Power Take-Off Mechanical Power Take-off clutches are used in numerous heavy machinery applications across various industries. Many of the clutch […]
How PTOs Aid Citrus Growers in Freeze Protection
When one thinks of mechanical PTOs in the irrigation world, the first thing that comes to mind is moving water to aid in the hydration of plants or the storage and removal of surplus water. However, in the farming of citrus and some fruits, the use of these irrigation systems goes much deeper. Such is […]
Custom PTO Solution for Pile Driving Contractor
One of our long-term Pile Driving end-users recently contacted WPT Power to produce a 14” remotely actuated solution for an existing mechanical PTO application. In this instance, it was too disruptive to retrofit and make the appropriate modifications to the machine to fit a Hydraulic Type 2 unit or an off-the-shelf Pilotless® OTS PTO in […]
Dredge PTO Retro-fit Kit
If you are the owner of an older dredge from Ellicott or another manufacturer you may have run into this issue. The availability of replacement parts for the Power Take-off (PTO) clutch is getting thin. Luckily…