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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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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 WPT PTO Adjustment and Care
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 itself on manufacturing robust, high-quality clutch and brake assemblies and interchangeable components. All of which tackle 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
How to Check the Operating Clearance in Your Power Grip 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
18” SWC Brake for Web Tension Drive in South African Mill
With commodity markets seeing extra challenges both in the domestic and export arenas, the fast paced and innovative paper-converting and packaging industry needs seamless and
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
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