Product Description
Grease fitting
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the HW-1396 grease fitting on forklifts?
A: The HW-1396 is a grease fitting used to lubricate pivot points, bearing housings, and moving joints on forklifts. It allows technicians to inject grease directly into wear surfaces without disassembly.
Q: Which forklift brands are compatible with the HW-1396 grease fitting?
A: The HW-1396 fits multiple forklift platforms from Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Linde, Clark, Mitsubishi, CAT, and BT. Verify the connection thread size and location on your specific forklift model before ordering.
Q: How often should the HW-1396 grease fitting be serviced?
A: Service intervals depend on operating conditions. Heavy-use forklifts typically require greasing at the HW-1396 location every 8 to 40 hours of operation. Consult your forklift maintenance schedule for exact intervals; inadequate lubrication will cause premature wear of mast and carriage assemblies.
Q: What type of grease should be used with the HW-1396 fitting?
A: Use a multi-purpose lithium grease or the grease specified in your forklift manufacturer documentation. Using the wrong grease type can reduce bearing life or cause component damage.
Q: When should the HW-1396 grease fitting be replaced?
A: Replace the HW-1396 if the fitting cannot be tightened securely with a grease gun, if the internal check valve is damaged, if grease leaks around the fitting seal, or if the fitting is bent or corroded and does not accept a grease gun coupling.