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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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Margins in Mining between a rock and a hard place?
Mining and Aggregate industry forecasts are predicting considerable challenges over the next couple of years. Lengthy permit processes, steep reclamation costs, alternative energy competition, among
Pump Drives Used on Concrete Pumps
Compliance with Tier IV Standards In an ever-changing market, OEMs are forever searching for a competitive edge, that one advantage that they alone can offer.
Power Grip Standard vs H vs SHD Clutches
In the Power Grip line of clutches, you may have come across the letters H and SHD at the end of the model numbers. If
Cotton Irrigation – The WPT Power Solution
Across the globe, cotton is a highly competitive and subsidized commodity. In the Australian agricultural sector, the cotton industry represents one of the most significant
Cleaning up the Industry
Thousands of oil spills occur in the U.S. every year. Most spills are often very small and require immediate attention to prevent further damage to
OTS for Runway Rubber Removal Applications
WPT products find themselves in some of the world’s most unique applications. One such application is in an ultra-high-pressure washer used for rubber removal and
Grapple Winch adds Versatility
There are numerous options available for attachments on skid steers. One of the more popular attachments is the grapple. As it happens, WPT Power offers a grapple winch
What’s up with all the Certifications?
You may have read about our certifications or seen them displayed in the Wichita Falls office and thought, Why are they making a big deal
Here’s Another Reason Why WPT, Spare Parts!
The global clutch and brake market is dominated by manufacturers that tend to specialize or focus on a narrow range of products. This is one
PTO on Recycling Munitions
Established in 1955, the United States Military’s Ammunition Peculiar Equipment (APE) Program was created to ensure the safe and efficient disposal of spent military munitions.
LI Brakes in Tensioning Applications
WPT has a long-standing tenure in the steel and metal forming industries. One of the more common applications where our LI Brakes are used is
What is a Low Inertia Clutch?
What is a Low Inertia clutch? If you’re asking yourself this question, you’ve found the right place. To explain what a Low Inertia clutch is, first, we need
WPT Power – The Trusted Name in Top Drive Load Testing
At WPT Power, we are dedicated to delivering high-performance products to the many industries and applications they operate in across the globe. This commitment to
Rotational Gearbox On Utility Lifts
Over the past several years, WPT has become a major supplier to the utility vehicle market, with a strong focus on rotational motion solutions. At
Power Take-Offs Help Take The Heat On Natural Gas Coolers
Natural gas coolers are a crucial piece of equipment that helps drive the fast-paced oil and gas industry. If you are involved with the oil
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