About PT Tech

OEM Services

PT Tech has 30+ years of experience in OEM markets. Original Equipment Manufactures have unique needs and have learned that they can rely on PT Tech to meet those needs. In fact, PT Tech’s customer list looks like a “Who’s Who” of many industries.

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PT Tech brings: Innovation – improving today’s technology for tomorrow’s need Custom Engineering – unique to your equipment and your need Flexibility – run sizes from 50 to 1500 units Powertrain Experience – analyzing powertrains to increase reliability, safety and machine up time Proven Industry Knowledge – in a wide variety of industries Protection – supports, not competes with, OEM aftermarkets Patents – plans for the next phase by patenting during design phase and planning for the next generation ahead of time PT Tech drives your bottom line!

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Our Approach

PT Tech’s approach is similar across all of our product categories and markets. This common approach and focus allows us to concentrate on bringing our talents to your application.

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We focus on: Safety – making your equipment safer to operate over the long run Reliability – reducing the overall costs of ownership Productivity – enhancing the equipment’s performance Availability – equipping your products to be ready when you are Ease of Interface – easier to use properly to prevent abuse and unsafe situations Innovation – no “me-too” products – what can we do to improve state of the art? This common approach has allowed us to continually enter new markets and add to our product mix. What can we do for you today?

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Customer Service

When you have a need, you need fast response. Our normal customer service operations are available from 7:30-4:00 EST in the US. After hours, all our Sales Engineers and our Field Service Techs are equipped with Cell Phones and wireless Email. In addition, our 24-Hour Service Hotline (330-414-3172) will reach a Service Manager at all times. When you need us, you can get us for support.

We say “yes” to: Fast Response – quotes and assistance as quickly as possible Attention to Detail – seeking to understand your application, not just selling off the shelf Friendly Service – striving to build a relationship, not just gain a sale Troubleshooting – experienced technicians standing by to assist when units are down Our uncompromised Customer Service has brought us to where we are today!

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History

The 1980’s:

In 1980, PT Tech developed the first TLC Torque Limiter for cutterhead used in underground mining machines. Today it’s the mining industry’s standard for protecting drive systems.

During the mid-Eighties, PT Tech created a line of special hydraulic clutches for the cutter drives on tunnel boring machines. They were critical to the successful boring of many tunnels including the tunnel under the English Channel.

By 1986, the FMD multiple disc torque limiter series was introduced to work in high horsepower, high energy applications. Today, it is used on a wide variety of equipment around the world. PT Tech produced its first totally enclosed, wet hydraulic brake in 1987. It provides improved performance within the same dimensional envelope than the brake it replaced.

At the end of the decade, PT Tech developed the CMD for applications involving high torque in a radially limited package. A typical application is a leveler in steel strip processing equipment.

The 1990’s:

Beginning the decade, PT Tech evolved the UJT series torque limiters to work in diesel driven equipment.

PT Tech launched the SLQ series in 1992. The SLQ is widely used in recycling, metal processing, mining and equipment. These units have become the gold standard for accurate torque control.

In 1994, PT Tech installed its first CDB caliper disc brake. It directly replaces archaic drum brakes on overhead cranes in steel mills. PT Tech introduced the HCDB hydraulic caliper disc brakes in 1996 to replace existing drum brakes on bridge drives on overhead cranes. PT Tech’s disc brake concept of direct interchangeability with existing drum brakes helped set the AIST (Association of Iron and Steel Technology) brake standard.

At the end of the decade, after 5 years of development, PT Tech introduces the HPTO (Hydraulic Power Take Off) line of diesel power clutches. This product has gone on to become the market leader in the Grinding and Rock Crushing markets and has been growing ever since into other diesel applications.

The 2000’s:

The turn of the century meant continued growth in PT Tech’s product mix.

Early in the new century, a line of fully “dry” HPTOs were developed, enabling applications onto lower HP engines. Along with this development was further advancement in the computer controls of the dry and wet clutches. This has led to the evolution of direct communication between the engine and the clutch, allowing for unprecedented reliability.

In the coal market, a need was identified for an integrated brake/gearbox for underground scoops. The PTT-477 was born to meet this need, allowing for greater reliability and easier service. Nearing the end of the first decade, PT Tech launched the Flex and VG models of the HPTO14 and HPTO15. These designs multiply the number of available pump pads, allowing for greater flexibility for OEMs.

Each week brings a new product or innovation to PT Tech’s product mix. Whether it is adapting our existing products in new ways or doing clean sheet designs, PT Tech is in constant advancement for the future of your equipment.

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