HPTO®
Hydraulic Power Take-Off Clutches
Since 1998, PT Tech’s complete line of HPTO clutches have been used around the globe on the world’s most extreme machines, such as: Wood Waste Recycling Grinders and Chippers, Rock Crushers, Marine Propulsion, Blasthole Drilling, Agricultural Equipment, etc. Our customers connect the HPTO to their diesel engine or electric motor to drive cutterheads, crushing plants (jaws, cones, and impactors), wood shredders, orchard sprayers, mud pumps, drill rigs, etc.
The HPTO clutches are offered in either a dry disc pack or wet disc pack configuration, and all include a hydraulic manifold assembly and a microprocessor clutch controller for push-button (or J1939 CAN-bus) engagement of the clutch. Your machine’s controls can communicate directly with our clutch controller.
The microprocessor clutch controller continuously monitors the clutch system for possible operator abuse, date and timestamps all fault codes and events, and our ProLink computer software allows service technicians to quickly diagnose any problems in the field. All of this means greater “up-time” for your machine.
The Future of Industrial Clutches is Here
The new HPTO Generation3 clutches offer greater flexibility through smaller, cost-efficient models that excel at even higher HP ranges than their Gen2 predecessors. The tapered bearing design combines transverse (belt drive) and direct drive versions, increasing belt load capacity. The updated hydraulics integrate the sequence valve and improved ramping strategies to reduce clutch wear, all while advancing engagement robustness and machine up-time. Assisting this powerful new addition to the PT Tech repertoire, the updated clutch controls platform includes an improved energy bucket, dynamic engagements, Bluetooth connectivity, data logging, remote connection, and even a way to communicate digitally. The new HPTOLink App connects the user to data logging, reprogramming, and remote connection for downloading files and emailing. This new addition lends PT Tech diagnostics to your entire service team and offers a new level of support to machines in distant countries.
