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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 WPT Power works to ensure our products are stocked as close to the market in
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 we were then to drill down even further, then mobile dust collection and truck-mounted vacuum
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, as well as several other PO clutch applications, since the inception of our company. Our
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
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 WPT Power works to ensure our products are stocked as close to the market in
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 we were then to drill down even further, then mobile dust collection and truck-mounted vacuum
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, as well as several other PO clutch applications, since the inception of our company. Our
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Maintenance Series Part# 2 – Clutch and Brake Alignment
Following on from our recent maintenance article on Clutch and Brake Shimming, we are now going to highlight the importance of achieving the correct alignment. Although there are a couple of other factors, a properly aligned and shimmed WPT clutch or brake…
Well Servicing Products
Workover rigs, or sometimes called well servicing rigs, are a key element in the oil and gas sector. Service rigs operate on active wells to pull and replace the key downhole components in order to extend the life of the well. Well servicing rigs…
100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas
WPT power was recently named as one of the 2021, “100 Best Companies to Work for in Texas.” This ranking is from a program created by Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business, the Texas Society for Human Resource Management, and Best Companies Group. This award is the fifth consecutive year…
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…
Maintenance Series Part # 1 – Shimming the Clutch and Brake
Quite often WPT encounters clients in the field that don’t quite recognize the importance of correct clearances and the shimming. Some customers are just unaware of the need to adjust the shim stack when it comes to new friction verses used friction. Shimming is also required…
Sand and Gravel Dredge
Dredging is the process of excavating material from the bed of a body of water. This can be to clear a river or harbor, reshape land, alter drainage, or recover mineral deposits. In this article, we will be looking at…
LI Clutches & Brakes In Extrusion Applications
As a market leader in Low Inertia Clutch and Brake applications, WPT products can be found in a number of industries. One of our faster
Low Inertia Clutch and Brake PPLI Upgrade for the Steel Industry
Many of WPT Power’s recent news releases have focused on improvements to existing clutch, brake, and PTO designs. Similarly, this article focuses on another WPT Power
OTS for Vacuum Trucks
In the world of recycling, there’s a plethora of machines designed to aid in the reclamation of waste products. Industrial dust collectors are one example,
Piston Water Cooled Brake Upgrade – WPT Power’s Air Tube Conversion Kits
One of WPT’s strengths is offering engineered improvements into existing designs. WPT makes performance, service life, and ongoing maintenance all added benefits when using a
How to Measure the Operating Clearance in Your Power Grip PO Clutch
Proper maintenance is crucial to getting the performance and life from your WPT industrial clutches. During normal operation of the clutch, the friction discs will
Amish Sawmills
Sawmills have been used in the United States for decades to convert raw timber into lumber. Lumber from these mills is primarily used to make
LI Clutches and Brakes for Coiling and Uncoiling
Nearly all steel product consumed today are made from coiled steel. Parts for automobiles, appliances, lawn and garden equipment and building materials can all be
Component Focus – WPT Power Friction Material
For nearly 30 years, WPT Power has prided themselves on manufacturing robust, high-quality clutch and brake assemblies and interchangeable components. All of which tackles the
Clutches for Gearboxes
Quite often, OEMs need to either increase or decrease the speed of their application. Several factors come into play when determining these needs. Examples are