Product Description
Blue Giant BG 018-523 is a precision steel ball for hydraulic valve assemblies on Blue Giant manual pallet jacks, including models PT-50 and PT-55; superseded by BG 018-523-99. Used as an OEM hydraulic internal component. No published cross-references available.
Compatibility: Fits pallet jacks made by Blue Giant, model PT-55. Alternate model: PT55; PT 55. SKU: BG 018-523
Specifications
Material & Construction
| Material Specification | Precision bearing grade steel |
Part Numbers
| Manufacturer Part Number | BG 018-523 |
| Alternate Part Number | 018-523 |
| Equivalent Part Number | BG 018-523-99 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the BG 018-523 precision steel ball used for?
A: The BG 018-523 is a precision bearing grade steel ball used as an internal component in hydraulic valve assemblies on Blue Giant manual pallet jacks. It is a critical hydraulic control component that affects lift and lower valve function.
Q: Which Blue Giant pallet jack models use the BG 018-523?
A: The BG 018-523 fits Blue Giant PT-50 and PT-55 manual pallet jacks. Verify your model designation (also listed as PT50, PT 50, PT55, or PT 55) before ordering.
Q: What is the difference between BG 018-523 and BG 018-523-99?
A: BG 018-523-99 is the current superseding part number for BG 018-523. The BG 018-523-99 is compatible with Blue Giant MT-50 models. If you have an older PT-series jack, verify compatibility before substituting; do not assume cross-compatibility between PT and MT series.
Q: What material is the BG 018-523 made from?
A: The BG 018-523 is manufactured from precision bearing grade steel, which provides hardness and wear resistance required for repeated hydraulic valve cycling.
Q: What failure symptoms indicate the BG 018-523 ball bearing needs replacement?
A: Symptoms include spongy or sluggish lift response, inconsistent lowering speed, or inability to hold load under normal conditions. These indicate the ball may have developed flat spots or surface damage affecting valve seating.
Q: How often should the BG 018-523 be replaced?
A: The BG 018-523 typically lasts for the operational life of the pallet jack under normal use. Replace only when failure symptoms appear or during scheduled hydraulic system overhaul. Check your equipment maintenance schedule for specific intervals.