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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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Preferred Sealed Bearing Collars
WPT Power has been using bearing collar assemblies since we first offered the Mechanical Power Take-off (PTO). The release of the Pilotless® Mechanical PTO in
WPT Guides, Resources, and Tutorials
WPT Power provides a variety of guides, tutorials, and other resources designed to offer the maximum benefit in the ownership of our products. In an
Pilotless® PTO in Grain Augers
Used in agricultural applications, portable grain augers can be found on farms and in commercial installations, transporting grain from ground level into storage facilities like
Coil or Wave: Which Release Spring is Right for Your Power Grip Clutch?
If you find yourself in the world of the WPT Power Grip clutches, you will eventually come across release springs. This also means you will
Wire Rope Shovel Brakes & Dragline Brakes – Setting the New Standard
Traditionally, this industrial brake and clutch market sector has not been serviced to the degree required. To address this, WPT Power has been working hard in recent years to improve the situation for mining operators and contractors dramatically. That is why WPT Power has a presence in North & South America, Australia, Africa, and parts […]
How to Properly Store Your WPT Inventory
WPT’s general product storage guidelines builds positive customer experience. It helps protect your valuable assets, reducing the risk of degradation and corrosion.
Chipper Clutch 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 provided by water-cooled brakes is critical in heavy equipment applications such as uncoilers, paper converting, and marine winches. Their function quickly dissipates a
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
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