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 in the coiling and uncoiling process. Whether it is coiling steel as it comes out of a roller press at the mill or uncoiling it on a slitter machine in […]
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 to understand what inertia is. Wikipedia defines the mass moment of inertia of a rigid body as the quantity of torque needed for a desired angular acceleration about a rotational axis. What exactly does this mean? In simpler terms, it means that […]
Why WPT Power? Here’s why!
In the market place, we hear far too often customers complaining about slow uncooperative responses, excessive lead times, and intentionally withholding information. Nothing ever seeming to change when it comes to dealing with our major competitors. Here at WPT Power we try and do the exact opposite! We pride ourselves with fast informative responses, making […]
Industrial Clutch Selection Guide
When choosing which is the best possible industrial clutch selection for your application, several factors need to be taken into consideration. Torque, response time, operating speed, thermal capacity, and size are some key details to consider. Other criteria to help determine your selection would be the type of engagement, such as a soft start or […]
Engine Adapters For Your Industry
In today’s market, Tier 4 engine users commonly find themselves limited in applications that require a Power Take-Off (PTO) clutch. This could be because the engine is equipped with a non-SAE housing or because the engine flywheel does not have a stock pilot bearing bore to accommodate the PTO. Whatever the problem, WPT Power has […]
Pilotless® PTO Hits the Sweet Spot
WPT has a long history in the agricultural market, with irrigation being one of the primary applications that we service. From produce such as citrus, cotton, soybeans, and many others, WPT has maintained a strong relationship with farmers throughout North America and abroad. Major agricultural users of our Power Take Off units, not surprisingly, are […]
WPT Named Best Companies to Work for in Texas 2020
WPT Power, manufacturer of power transmission products, was named as one of the 2020 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The awards program was established in 2005 as a joint project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of Business (TAB), Texas SHRM, and Best Companies Group. With the corporate office in Wichita Falls, WPT Power promotes […]
Shear Clutch and Brake Performance
WPT Low Inertia Clutches and Brakes play a critical role in the efficient and precise operation of mechanical shears used in metal processing. As seen in the example shown above, a mechanical scrap shear is equipped with a 16” Low Inertia High-Torque Clutch and mounted to the flywheel. A 16” Low Inertia Spring-Set Brake positioned […]
Top 3 Leading Applications for Water Cooled Brakes
The WPT Power Water Cooled Brakes (WCBs) get their name from the fact that they use water to transfer energy. This energy is in the form of heat and is generated by the friction between the material on the drive plates and the stationary surface of the water jacket. There are several different designs, but […]
WPT Power Partners with Local University in Capstone Program
WPT Power partnered with Midwestern State University McCoy School of Engineering Bachelors program students to complete a senior capstone research and development project. The 2019-2020 capstone project promotes collaboration between local industries, senior-level teams, and faculty to design, build, and test solutions to real-world problems. WPT Power’s project aimed to improve the assembly of Power […]