Enhance Your Shovel Brake Systems
Due to the load requirement and the need to better control the machines, shovel brake systems have had to evolve, both from the standpoint of reliability and safety, while remaining focused on cost reduction. The historical pursuit of building a better brake for that challenge has led to better friction quality, fewer and better-quality wear […]
How to decide between a clutch pack versus a new PTO?
One of the most common decisions concerning your Power Take-Off (PTO) is whether to repair or completely replace it. That decision depends on several factors, including the condition of the clutch’s components, what kind of symptoms you’re experiencing, and the cost-effectiveness of each option. Here’s how to evaluate the pros and cons of buying a […]
Searching for Sintered Iron Plates? WPT May Have What You’re Looking For
Have you been searching for sintered iron plates for your Power Take-off? If so, you might be finding yourself plagued with absurd lead times or sub-standard quality. Well, read on, because WPT Power may have what you are looking for. What are Sintered Iron Plates? In the world of over-center clutch Power Take-offs (PTOs), sintered […]
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 that by eliminating the pilot bearing. Our Pilotless® PTO design increases the side load capacity, is easy to maintain, and increases uptime, meaning more work gets done. That’s why others […]
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 together and showcases the latest cutting-edge equipment, services, and technologies to take your operations to the next level. WPT Power is proud to be part of it as a manufacturer […]
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, let’s talk about enhancing the life of brakes used in most modern wire rope mining shovels, such as CAT® and P&H®. These rope shovels utilize a series of electric motors […]
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. This development has brought a fresh approach to ensuring that the key market sectors for WPT Power are covered not only with supply but also by technical, workshop, and field-based […]
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 2015, marked the first time we offered it with sealed bearing collars. This change would lead to a reevaluation of all collar assemblies. Field-proven Success The field-proven success of the […]
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 […]
The key benefits of the pneumatic plate clutch, over constricting drum designs
In the industrial clutch and brake game, you don’t have to search very long to find applications that run pneumatic air-cooled plate or disc clutches. Another product style seen is the constricting drum design; these are both found predominately on oilfield equipment, grinding mills, metal forming, paper processing, and marine applications. There are some key […]