How to Check Engagement Torque on a Mechanical PTO
During the WPT Power Take-off (PTO) operation, the geared friction discs will wear. This is a normal occurrence and happens on all types of clutches and brakes. As the friction disc(s) wear, the torque capacity reduces. To compensate for this reduction in torque, the clutch pack needs to be adjusted. This article will show you […]
Best Hydroseeding Power Take-Off
Hydroseeding has been around since the 1950s and is a method to control soil erosion by planting grass. Hydroseeding machines consist of a mixing tank with paddles and a pump to pump the slurry mixture onto a prepared surface. The slurry mixture is usually composed of ingredients such as grass seed, fertilizer, mulch, and water. […]
How PTOs Aid Citrus Growers in Freeze Protection
In the irrigation world, when one thinks of mechanical PTOs, the first thing that comes to mind is moving water to aid in the hydration of plants or the storage and removal of surplus water. However, in the farming of citrus and some fruits, the use of these irrigation systems goes much deeper. Such is […]
New Feature: Hydraulic 14H PTO Mechanical Wear Indicator
As a company, one of WPT Power’s standout qualities is our willingness to listen to our customer base. By listening to the users of our products, we get valuable feedback to improve and optimize our products. One example of this…
Setting the Benchmark! Customer Service at WPT Power
With the current global challenges we all face with raw material, manufacturing, and freight delays, WPT Power has continued to focus not only on their products, but…
OEM Clutch Pack for Gearboxes
In a large majority of the engine driven clutch applications that WPT supplies, most tend to be a ratio of 1:1. In these applications, the driven piece of equipment turns at the same rate of speed as the engine flywheel. But occasionally, a…
PTO Retro-fit Kit
If you are the owner of an older dredge from Ellicott or another manufacturer you may have run into this issue. The availability of replacement parts for the Power Take-off (PTO) clutch is getting thin. Luckily…
The Irrigation Workhorse – 314 Type 1 GEN II Mechanical PTO
WPT Power and one of their key partners, Diesel Gas Technologies in Australia, has been working on high side load pumping applications in key agricultural regions. It starts by offering the WPT 314 (GEN II) Type 1 Mechanical PTO. The role these power and pump packages play is to…
Identifying your SAE Flywheel Size
Identifying your SAE flywheel size can sometimes be a daunting task if you are not seasoned in the industrial engine sector. When selecting a Power Take-off (PTO) for an application, clutches are normally…
Role of WPT PTOs In Rice Irrigation
WPT plays a major role in the flooding and draining process of the fields. Throughout the lower Mississippi River Delta and the southern central area of Louisiana known as “Acadiana”, rice farmers alternate their rice crops with commercial crawfish operations…