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WTC FP250 C-Frame Portable Pin Press
On April 16, 2019 in FP250, Portable Press by cplant cplant
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WTC Machinery is continually researching new ideas to better support your service shops.  Our latest project was for the FP250 Pin Press.  The FP250 pin press has similar capabilities as the MPP250, however, offers an alternative approach at pushing the pin.  The MPP250 utilizes a two tie rod design to support and press the pins while the FP250 uses a C-Frame design.  The C-Frame allows for tight service needs as well as safety requirements needed in some applications.  The FP250 looks a lot like the FP100 100 ton pin press, but just a touch larger as it is designed to press the largest dozer, excavator and feeder chains.

As with all of our equipment the press was designed in-house by our engineering team.  After the design we tested the concept utilizing Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to prove the design will do what we say it will.  After computer testing we manufacture the press and then put it through real-world testing to ensure safety, reliability and efficiency.  

WTC is proud of our products and support and it shows.  With over 50 years of supplying the world's best undercarriage repair equipment WTC has learned what is needed to be the industry best.  Please contact us with any questions or to find out how our team can support your needs.

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150 T Pin Press - Worth it's weight in gold!
On April 25, 2018 in 150T Pin Press by User User
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150T Pin Press…worth its weight in gold

It started with a conversation, ended up in the Klondike, but along the way there was a stop at a Trade Show in Las Vegas…thankfully this time, what happened in Vegas didn’t stay in Vegas!  This is about the journey of a very lucky WTC 150 Ton Pin Press …

First, we’ll start at a manufacturing company in Ixonia, Wisconsin, where all of the newly ordered WTC Pin Presses are made.  You may have heard of this company before, it’s been around for a LONG time…WTC Machinery!  Here at WTC, we are a one-stop-shop for track repair equipment, manufacturing everything from Full Track Shops, to Torque Wrenches and Grouser Welders, and, yes, the star of this story: Pin Presses.

Now, back to Las Vegas…

WTC had a booth at MineExpo, in Las Vegas, and you’ll never guess who our guys got to meet!!  They got to hang out with a few of the key players from show Gold Rush!  That’s not even the most exciting part… the mechanic from one of the teams on Gold Rush had previously acquired one of our 150T Pin Presses, AND he brought it with him to MineExpo! You see, after hearing about the added efficiency, safety features, and ease of use that WTC’s Pin Press offers, the deal had been sealed.

Now let’s return to the manufacturing company in Ixonia, Wisconsin, where the real fun begins!  Every piece of equipment that comes through our shop is a collaboration of whole team.  Our Sales department works hand in hand with our in-house team of Design Engineers, experienced Field Engineers, and dedicated Manufacturing team, and together they make any necessary changes or customization that our customers need in order to ensure that each piece of equipment is exactly what is needed.  Once the manufacturing process is complete, and our team is satisfied that every aspect of the equipment is just right, then our shipping department wraps it up with care and schedules the freight carrier to pick it up. 

So, our lucky 150T Pin Press makes its way from Wisconsin down to Nevada, and after a brief stop at MineExpo, continues on to the Klondike to prove that WTC Machinery’s 150T Pin Press is worth its weight in gold!

 

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Track Talk - New Blog | WTC Machinery
On March 27, 2018 in General by User User
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I’m happy to welcome you to WTC Machinery’s new blog: Track Talk! 

This is where you’ll find industry relevant news, useful tips, get to know our team, and have your most commonly asked questions answered.  We’ll be talking about track repair equipment, tooling, safety, shipping, preventative maintenance, you name it!  I also want to say, real quickly, what this blog is not…it’s not a place to request a quote, schedule a service call, or arrange commissioning.  You wouldn’t use a torch on a rubber hose, right?  Let’s make sure we’re using the proper tools for the job.  WTC is committed to helping you with all of your track repair needs, and to be sure of that, we have a great in-house team in place to take care of those needs. Please feel free to call or email, even send a message on FaceBook!

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