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What is the Importance of a Power Take Off?

Jul 20, 19 • Power Take OffsComments Off on What is the Importance of a Power Take Off?

Before we can begin on the importance of a power take off (PTO), you should first understand what it actually is. This is a piece of equipment that transfers the mechanical power of the engine over to another part of the equipment. Trucks have many different parts in them, and some of the things found in a truck aren’t found in a car. One of the things that a car doesn’t have is known as the PTO.

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What Is a Power Take Off, What Does It Do, and Why It’s Important

Dec 5, 17 • News, Power Take OffsComments Off on What Is a Power Take Off, What Does It Do, and Why It’s Important

what is a PTO and what does it do

What is a power take off? Power take-off (PTO) transfers the mechanical power of the engine over to another piece of the equipment. This allows for the power to move throughout the equipment to transmit energy even if it doesn’t have a motor or engine itself.

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Sizes and Uses of Hydraulic Power Pump Drives

Nov 9, 17 • Industrial Mechanical Parts, News, Power Take OffsComments Off on Sizes and Uses of Hydraulic Power Pump Drives

WPT power pump drives

A hydraulic pump uses hydraulic power pump drives (PPDs) engineered for agricultural markets, as well as construction, forestry, petroleum, and marine industries. The hydraulic pump is a mechanical device that produces hydraulic energy from mechanical power. It generates flow with sufficient power, which will allow it to overcome pressure from the load.
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Featured Product for July 2014

Jul 10, 14 • New Inventory Arrivals, News, Power Take OffsComments Off on Featured Product for July 2014

WPT Power Corporation

Gen II

Type 1 Mechanical

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Featured Product for June 2014

Jun 20, 14 • New Inventory Arrivals, News, Power Take OffsComments Off on Featured Product for June 2014

TC113 spring loaded Twin Disc power take-off

The TC 113 is a relatively new product line for Twin Disc. TC113 is an automotive style spring loaded Twin Disc power take-off. It is 13″ and fits a SAE #3 housing.

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Power Take Offs (PTOs): The Importance of Safe Operation

Feb 12, 13 • Operation and Safety, Power Take OffsComments Off on Power Take Offs (PTOs): The Importance of Safe Operation

Power Take Offs | Safely Operating Heavy Machinery | Twin Disc PTO Distributor, K&LAs we well know, as operators and distributors of these hard-working parts, power take offs serve quite a few uses! They began around World War I as additions to tractors and have since been adapted to fit many different purposes. Dump trucks use them to lift their dump boxes and release their loads. Fire trucks use them to pump water through their hoses. They can even be installed on trucks to operate wenches and small cranes. These add-ons provide more than just extra machinery, they provide the user with a tool that can take care of almost anything they need.

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K & L Becomes the “Full Line Distributor” for WPT in North Texas Area

Feb 1, 13 • Brakes, Clutches, Industrial Mechanical Parts, New Inventory Arrivals, Power Take OffsComments Off on K & L Becomes the “Full Line Distributor” for WPT in North Texas Area

To complement our WPT Mechanical line of power products, K & L Clutch is pleased to announce their appointment as the “Full Line Distributor” in North Texas for WPT Power Products. Effective 2/1/13 we will handle the complete line of outstanding products that WPT offers. This includes Type 1 andWPT mecanical power take off image Type 2 Pneumatic and Hydraulic PTOs, Power Grip and PO Clutches, Water Cooled Brakes, Low Inertia Clutches and Brakes, Pump drives, and Caliper Brakes. With this appointment, K & L Clutch becomes the only certified service center for WPT Power Products in the North Central Texas area. If your unit is in need of repair, we can do it.

We are ready to service you now. Please call any of our experienced sales associates and ask more about the “Full Line” of WPT products we can serve you with.

Contact us for more information. We’ll get your project back up and running in no time.

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