Product Description
Bearing Cup
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the BR 10681-012 bearing cup used for?
A: The BR 10681-012 is a tapered bearing cup (outer race) for caster, drive, and load wheel bearing assemblies on electric lift trucks. It pairs with a matching bearing cone to support wheel rotation under load.
Q: Which electric lift truck brands use the BR 10681-012 bearing cup?
A: This bearing cup is compatible with Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Linde, Clark, Mitsubishi, CAT, and BT electric lift trucks. Verify your equipment model and production serial range for accurate fitment.
Q: What material is the BR 10681-012 bearing cup constructed from?
A: The BR 10681-012 is precision-machined from hardened bearing steel. The race surface is manufactured to tight tolerances to ensure proper fit with its matching tapered bearing cone.
Q: What are failure indicators for the BR 10681-012 bearing cup?
A: Watch for grinding or squeaking from wheels, excessive wheel play or wobble, or visible wear on the cup race surface. Once worn, the cup cannot be resurfaced and must be replaced along with its matching bearing cone.
Q: Do I need to replace both the bearing cup and cone together?
A: Yes. For reliable bearing operation, always replace the BR 10681-012 bearing cup with its matching tapered bearing cone. This ensures proper fit, load distribution, and wheel bearing life.