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 […]
WPT PTOs for Municipal Flood Pumps
As the storm clouds loom over Coastal Town, USA, emergency personnel from local and state governments jump into action by monitoring weather forecasts and water levels in their jurisdictions. Flood Control plays an essential role for those communities in coastal and low-lying areas, and pumping facilities must always be on the ready. If a pumping […]
PTO 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. Mechanical Power Take-off clutches are used on a wide variety of heavy machinery across many industries. Clutches are designed with many wearing parts, creating […]
Custom PTO Solution for Pile Driving Contractor
WPT Power was recently contacted by one of our long-term Pile Driving end users 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™ […]
Proper Installation Adjustment and Care of Your WPT Power Take-Off
As WPT has grown over the years to be a leader in the global mechanical Power Take-off (PTO) market, we have strived to ensure that each product that we put out into the industry is accompanied by a detailed installation and maintenance manual. Proper care and installation are…
Cotton Irrigation – The WPT Power Solution
Across the globe, cotton is a highly competitive and subsidized commodity. In the Australian agricultural sector, the cotton industry represents one of the most significant contributors. With international exports around $2 billion per season, this also makes Australia one of the world’s top exporters. To remain competitive, the Australian growers need higher yields and lower […]
Cleaning up the Industry
Thousands of oil spills occur in the U.S. every year. Most spills are often very small and require immediate attention to prevent further damage to the environment. Over time, technology has been engineered to safely and effectively clean up the oil from the land. Vacuum trailer systems are a part of that solution. They’re an […]
Power Take-Offs Help Take The Heat On Natural Gas Coolers
Natural gas coolers are a crucial piece of equipment that helps drive the fast-paced oil and gas industry. If you are involved with the oil and gas sector, you understand the importance of having a reliable heat exchanging feature to efficiently move fuel from point A, to point B. Natural gas coolers work by cooling […]
Wood Chipper PTOs
It is that time of the year again. Time to perform some preventative maintenance on your tree care equipment to keep it running strong throughout the season. One crucial—yet often overlooked—maintenance point on wood chippers is the Mechanical Power Take-off, or PTO for short. If the machine is only a few years old, check out […]