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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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How WPT Power Ensures On-Time Delivery in Diverse Industries
WPT supplies clutches and brakes to numerous essential markets, from aggregates to well servicing. The efficiency of these various operations depends significantly on the timely
Michael Allen Joins WPT Power as Director of Engineering
WPT Power is pleased to announce its most recent hire, Michael Allen, who will join the WPT team as the Director of Engineering. Allen brings
WPT Welcomes Melody Johnson, Inside Sales Representative
WPT Power is officially proud to announce that Melody Johnson has joined our team as an Inside Sales Representative. Melody’s wealth of experience in customer
Water Cooled Brakes Contribute to Flight Safety
Turbine test cells are used for testing and evaluating the performance, reliability, and safety of gas turbine engines commonly used in aerospace applications. Primarily for
A New Year and a New Partnership, WPT Power & Drive Line
In recent years, WPT Power has been focusing on developing and finding a way to better serve the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market. One aspect
Rainstorm Problem Has An Inline Solution
Ecuador consistently ranks among the top five banana exporters in the world. Guayas, one of the country’s three provinces, plays a crucial role by producing
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
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
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
Big Expectations At MINExpo This Year
What is MINExpo? WPT Power is excited to be exhibiting at this year’s MINExpo International in September. This premier event brings the global mining community
Tough Products for Asphalt Milling
The Pilotless® Mechanical High Sideload Capacity PTO and its hydraulic counterpart continue to provide tough, reliable performance in asphalt milling applications. WPT Power Take-Off delivers your operation’s the torque and power needed to get work done.
How Limit and Temperature Switches Boost Mining Brake Performance
WPT Power is continually working with customers to extend the useful life of its products, reduce maintenance, and facilitate their installation. With that in mind,
WPT Power Hires Jamie Cooper As European Sales Manager
WPT Power has hired Jamie Cooper, a new sales manager for the United Kingdom and Europe. He brings almost two decades of manufacturing experience, knowledge, and capabilities to WPT.
Brett Emson promoted to Global Sales Director
WPT Power Corporation is pleased to announce that Brett Emson has been promoted to WPT Global Sales Director, effective immediately. In addition to being responsible
WPT Power in Africa – 2023 and beyond.
A little over 12 months ago, WPT Power formally partnered up with Brakecore Supply Company to further support the African clutch, brake, and PTO market.
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