PT Tech simplifies power transmission design with its online 3D models

For nearly five decades, PT Tech has built a solid reputation as a trusted provider of high-performance power transmission solutions for heavy equipment. From its roots in Ohio to its global presence today as part of The Timken Company, PT Tech has become a leading name in the field of industrial clutches, brakes, and torque limiters. Now, with the publication of its 3D CAD models on TraceParts, CAD.Timken.com, and PTTech.com, the company helps engineers design faster, smarter, and with greater confidence. 

About PT Tech

Founded in 1978, PT Tech first made its mark by launching the TLC torque limiter for cutter heads in underground mining: an innovation that kicked off decades of advancement in managing torque loads. Today, the company delivers engineered transmission protection solutions for OEMs operating in some of the world’s toughest environments, including mining, tunneling, marine, wind energy, steel production, agriculture, and recycling.

Headquartered in Wadsworth, Ohio, and with facilities in China and the UK, PT Tech serves a global customer base. Since joining The Timken Company in 2017, the brand has further strengthened its technical capabilities and service offering by collaborating closely with other Timken brands.

With nearly 50 years of experience and a strong focus on R&D, PT Tech works with OEMs around the world to design components that protect and enhance mechanical power transmission systems.

CAD models to accelerate design and increase visibility

The decision to publish CAD models online responds to a growing demand from engineers and mechanical designers. More and more customers were requesting product geometry in the early stages of design, making direct access to 3D models a necessity.

By getting 3D models into the hands of designers earlier, PT Tech products can be specified at the start of the design process. PT Tech’s brand visibility has seen strong growth thanks to this partnership.

Now available through TraceParts, CAD.Timken.com, and PTTech.com, these models allow engineers working on complex systems to accurately integrate components such as torque limiters, clutches, and brakes, reducing errors and shortening development cycles.

Why TraceParts

The decision to partner with TraceParts was based on trust and a proven track record. As a long-time partner of the Timken group, TraceParts had already demonstrated the quality of its CAD publishing services with several of its subsidiaries.

After seeing the excellent work done for The Timken Company and its other brands, TraceParts was the obvious choice. Their team works closely with clients to align on timing, product data quality, and marketing goals,

Thanks to this partnership, PT Tech is increasing its visibility and better aligning with the needs of designers, OEMs, and procurement teams looking for reliable, well-documented components.

A strategy built for the future

Making CAD models available online is a strategic growth lever for PT Tech. With digital models accessible worldwide, the company positions itself as an innovative supplier ready to support engineers at every stage of the design process.

PT Tech’s products have historically been known as the best solutions for the toughest applications. Positioning our products online with significantly increased accessibility offers a chance for designers to incorporate our solutions in new markets and new equipment. With PTTech.com, CAD.Timken.com, and TraceParts actively marketing our solutions to a global audience, PT Tech is poised for even more significant growth.

Whether it’s protecting tunnel boring machines or optimizing offshore equipment, PT Tech makes engineers’ jobs easier, helping them design faster and with more peace of mind.

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