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Power Take Off: All You Need to Know
A power take-off (PTO) is a mechanical device that transfers power from an engine or other prime mover to secondary equipment. In industrial applications, that transferred power can operate hydraulic pumps, generators, compressors, blowers, chippers, crushers, fans, and other driven

Pilotless® PTO FAQs for Australian Cotton Irrigation
What is a Pilotless® PTO? A Pilotless® Power Take-Off (PTO) is a mechanical PTO that eliminates the traditional pilot bearing found in conventional PTO designs. WPT Power pioneered and trademarked the Pilotless® Mechanical PTO to address long-standing maintenance and performance

WPT Power Welcomes Mike Tibbets as Strategic Account Manager and Energy, Oil & Gas Specialist
WPT Power is pleased to welcome Mike Tibbets as our new Strategic Account Manager and Energy, Oil & Gas Specialist. He will work closely with key customers, industries, and distribution partners to strengthen relationships, support current applications, and identify new

Engine Driven Power Take-Offs: Applications and Types
An engine-driven power take-off (PTO) transfers mechanical power from an engine to secondary equipment, allowing a single engine to operate components such as pumps, chippers, crushers, road-building equipment and agricultural machinery. Depending on the application, the PTO may transfer power

Power Take Off: All You Need to Know
A power take-off (PTO) is a mechanical device that transfers power from an engine or other prime mover to secondary equipment. In industrial applications, that transferred power can operate hydraulic pumps, generators, compressors, blowers, chippers, crushers, fans, and other driven

Pilotless® PTO FAQs for Australian Cotton Irrigation
What is a Pilotless® PTO? A Pilotless® Power Take-Off (PTO) is a mechanical PTO that eliminates the traditional pilot bearing found in conventional PTO designs. WPT Power pioneered and trademarked the Pilotless® Mechanical PTO to address long-standing maintenance and performance
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Brick Extrusion Using Industrial PO Clutches
Have you ever considered the mechanics behind brick production? While bricks may seem like a simple building material, the machinery involved in their manufacture is
WPT Power Partners with Local University in Capstone Program
WPT Power partnered with Midwestern State University McCoy School of Engineering Bachelors program students to complete a senior capstone research and development project. The 2019-2020
Mechanical PTO Maintenance Tips for Tree Care Equipment, Part One
The expectation placed on modern tree care equipment today is more demanding than ever before. The machinery is being tasked with running harder and longer
GM-Style PTOs on LPG engines
Large irrigation systems require heavy-duty power plants to help move water into crop fields. Many companies offering these systems utilize General Motors® (GM®) engines as
Press Clutches and Brakes – Steel/Metal Forming
WPT Power Low Inertia (LI) clutches and brakes are a perfect match for the Steel/Metal Forming industry. We have an extensive product line to cover
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,
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
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.
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
Benefits of the WPT Power Type 2 PTO and Python® Hydraulic Clutch Control
The Type 2 Hydraulic Power Take-off (PTO) and the Python® Hydraulic Clutch Control (HCC) from WPT Power are a winning combination. When it comes to
WPT Power achieves On Time Delivery goal for Q1 2020
The scores for the 2020 On Time Delivery goals are in, and WPT is pleased to announce excellent results. WPT has met or exceeded our
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
WPT Power at the 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG
WPT Power had another fantastic exhibition at the 2020 CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas. This trade show, held every three years, showcases the latest equipment, products,
WPT Earns 3rd SHARP Award From U.S. Department of Labor
WPT Power Corporation has received a SHARP award from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). This marks the third time
WPT Power Named Best Companies to Work for in Texas for 3rd Consecutive Year
WPT Power Corporation was evaluated by Best Companies Group (BCG), an independent Texas firm, and is pleased to be recognized as one of the “2019
Engine Driven Power Take-Offs: Applications and Types
An engine-driven power take-off (PTO) transfers mechanical power from an engine to secondary equipment, allowing a single engine to operate components such as pumps, chippers, crushers, road-building equipment and agricultural machinery. Depending on the application, the PTO may transfer power