Product Description
Contact kit
Specifications
Product Overview
| Part Number | 2963218-22 |
| Product Type | Electrical Contact Kit |
Physical Specifications
| Material Composition | Silver-Alloy Contacts |
| Function | Motor Drive, Lift Solenoid, Control Circuit Contacts |
| Typical Service Life | 2-4 Years (Standard Duty) |
| High-Cycle Service Life | 1-2 Years (Frequent Engagement) |
| Inspection Interval | Annual |
Compatibility
| Application | Contactor Assemblies - Electric Lift Trucks, Pallet Jacks, Reach Trucks |
| Compatible Manufacturers | Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Linde, Clark, Mitsubishi, CAT, BT |
| Replacement Indicator | Visible Pitting, Increased Resistance, Delayed Response, Power Loss |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is contact kit 2963218-22 used for in electric lift trucks?
A: Contact kit 2963218-22 is a replacement electrical contact set for contactor assemblies in electric lift trucks, pallet jacks, and reach trucks. The contacts are the mating surfaces that close to complete power circuits for motor drive, lift solenoid, and control functions. Worn contacts reduce electrical conductivity and must be replaced.
Q: Which lift truck manufacturers use contact kit 2963218-22?
A: Contact kit 2963218-22 is compatible with electric material handling equipment from Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Linde, Clark, Mitsubishi, CAT, and BT. Verify the contactor model designation on your equipment to confirm this kit is the correct replacement.
Q: What symptoms indicate contact kit 2963218-22 needs replacement?
A: Replace the contact kit when the truck exhibits delayed motor response, intermittent power loss, audible arcing or chattering in the contactor, or when the operator must cycle the control repeatedly to engage the motor. These indicate worn contacts that reduce electrical efficiency and must be replaced to restore reliable operation.
Q: Is contact kit 2963218-22 durable in high-cycle applications?
A: Contact kit 2963218-22 uses durable silver-alloy contact material designed for repeated electrical switching in industrial environments. Under standard duty cycles, the contacts resist erosion and arcing. However, in very high-cycle operations with frequent engagement, contact life may be reduced and replacement intervals shortened to 1 to 2 years.
Q: What is the typical service life for contact kit 2963218-22?
A: Contact kit 2963218-22 typically provides 2 to 4 years of service in normal electric lift truck operation. Lifespan depends on equipment usage frequency and switching load. Inspect annually for contact wear. Replace when visible pitting occurs or when electrical testing shows increased resistance across the contactor contacts.