Product Description
CONTACT KIT (100 AMP)
Specifications
Product Overview
| Product Type | Electrical Contact Kit |
Physical Specifications
| Amperage Rating | 100 Amps |
| Contact Material | Silver alloy or copper (verify with parent contactor model) |
| Voltage Compatibility | Confirm with specific contactor or solenoid unit |
| Terminal Configuration | Verify against parent contactor housing |
| Expected Service Life | 2-5 years depending on duty cycle and environmental conditions |
Compatibility
| Applications | Electric lift trucks, forklifts, pallet jacks, reach trucks, order pickers |
| Replacement Indicators | Intermittent control issues, slow response, charger circuit failures, contact oxidation or visible wear |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the amperage rating and contact material of the 27406012 contact kit?
A: The 27406012 is a 100-amp contact kit. Verify the contact material (typically silver alloy or copper), contact gap, and voltage rating match your electrical system specifications. Contact oxidation or wear directly impacts amperage performance and safety.
Q: Which electric lift truck and pallet jack models use the 27406012 100-amp contact kit?
A: The 27406012 is compatible with 100-amp electrical systems in Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, and Jungheinrich electric lift trucks. Confirm your contactor or solenoid model and voltage specification before ordering.
Q: What causes electrical contact deterioration, and how often should contacts be replaced?
A: Contacts deteriorate from arcing, oxidation, high current spikes, and contamination. Lifespan ranges from 2 to 5 years depending on duty cycle and environmental conditions. Replace contacts when equipment exhibits intermittent control issues, slow response, or charger circuit failures.
Q: Can the 27406012 be used as a direct replacement in all contactor or solenoid applications?
A: No. Contact kits must match the specific contactor housing, terminal configuration, and voltage rating. Mismatched contacts cause arcing, electrical faults, or failure to engage. Verify the parent contactor or solenoid model before ordering this kit.
Q: What happens if corroded or damaged contacts are not replaced promptly?
A: Deteriorated contacts cause high resistance, excessive heat generation, charger malfunction, motor stalling, or complete electrical system failure. Damaged contacts may also create intermittent faults that are difficult to diagnose and can compromise lift truck safety.
