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Power Take-Offs Living in High Cotton
Texas is the leading cotton producer in the United States. It typically produces about one-third of the nation’s total cotton crop, with the majority being Upland along with other varieties, namely Pima and Acala cotton. Texas’ warm temperatures, abundant sunshine,
What Can Water-Cooled Brakes Offer In The Energy Market?
Commonly used in the Oil & Gas industry applications, water-cooled brakes (WCB) are extensively used in drilling rigs, workover rigs, and other equipment employed in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and processing operations. These applications often involve high torque and
Pilotless® PTO, A Smart Solution With a Simple Name.
We know what to call it because we trademarked it! For over seventy-five years, the mechanical PTO has remained relatively unchanged. WPT’s innovative design changed that by eliminating the pilot bearing. Our Pilotless® PTO design increases the side load capacity,
WPT Power Welcomes Justin Wiese as Sales Manager of North America
WPT Power is thrilled to announce the newest addition to its team, Justin Wiese, who has joined the team as the North American Sales Manager. His previous tenure and the additional outside business and operation endeavors allow him to understand
Power Take-Offs Living in High Cotton
Texas is the leading cotton producer in the United States. It typically produces about one-third of the nation’s total cotton crop, with the majority being Upland along with other varieties, namely Pima and Acala cotton. Texas’ warm temperatures, abundant sunshine,
What Can Water-Cooled Brakes Offer In The Energy Market?
Commonly used in the Oil & Gas industry applications, water-cooled brakes (WCB) are extensively used in drilling rigs, workover rigs, and other equipment employed in oil and gas exploration, extraction, and processing operations. These applications often involve high torque and
Pilotless® PTO, A Smart Solution With a Simple Name.
We know what to call it because we trademarked it! For over seventy-five years, the mechanical PTO has remained relatively unchanged. WPT’s innovative design changed that by eliminating the pilot bearing. Our Pilotless® PTO design increases the side load capacity,
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How to Properly Store Your WPT Products
WPT’s general product storage guidelines builds positive customer experience. It helps protect your valuable assets, reducing the risk of degradation and corrosion.
Brush and Wood Chipper Clutches – 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
WPT Flywheel Housing and Flywheel Adapter Guide for Tier 4 Engines
More Standards, More Problems The implementation of the Tier 4 standard in 2015 brought the strictest EPA emissions requirements for diesel engines this century. An
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
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
Can Safety Certifications Play a Role in Validating Your Purchase?
It’s helpful that some regional and universal safety certifications are granted to services and locations that meet specific safety standards. Are those certificates meaningful to
WPT Power Hires Claudio Arranz as Latin America Sales Manager
WPT Power is pleased to announce the addition of Claudio Arranz Araya as the Latin America Sales Manager. Arranz’s new position will focus on identifying
Best Solution for Constant Tensioning? Water Cooled Brakes
Constant tensioning brakes are critical in heavy equipment applications such as uncoilers, paper converting, and marine winches. Their function quickly dissipates a large amount of
Stocking for Your Market – the WPT Power Approach
WPT Power has held a robust distribution model since the company’s opening in 1992. This article is intended to outline the distributor partnerships and how
Pilotless™ OTS PTO for Dust Collection & Vacuum Equipment
One example in WPT’s lineup, where a product and application are ideally matched is on diesel-powered mobile equipment with WPT’s Pilotless™ Over-the-Shaft (OTS) PTO. If
WPT 42” PO Clutches and Parts
For years PO Style clutches have long been a staple in the oil and gas markets for draw works applications. WPT has served this market,
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
The key benefits of the pneumatic plate clutch, over constricting drum designs
In the industrial clutch and brake game, you don’t have to search very long to find applications that run pneumatic air-cooled plate or disc clutches.
Power Grip Clutches in Marine Winch Systems
Marine winch systems are used in the offshore industry in numerous applications. Common examples include anchor handling, towing, and mooring. Regardless of the application, most
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