Product Description
Mid-Valve Base
Compatibility: Fits pallet jacks made by Jet, model PTX & JTX. SKU: JT PTX2748-073
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What function does the Mid-Valve Base JT PTX2748-073 serve in a Jet pallet jack?
A: The JT PTX2748-073 mid-valve base is a central valve housing component that splits hydraulic flow between lift and lower circuits. It contains internal passages and seal grooves that direct pressurized fluid to the lift cylinder or return it to the reservoir.
Q: Does the JT PTX2748-073 fit both PTX and JTX Jet pallet jacks?
A: Yes, the JT PTX2748-073 mid-valve base is designed to fit Jet PTX and JTX series manual pallet jacks. Confirm your specific model and hydraulic unit revision to avoid ordering an incorrect valve base.
Q: What material is the Mid-Valve Base made from?
A: The mid-valve base is machined from ductile iron or aluminum, finished with protective anodizing or epoxy coating to resist corrosion and hydraulic fluid degradation. It must handle pressures up to 2500 PSI without deformation.
Q: What are signs that the JT PTX2748-073 mid-valve base is failing?
A: Watch for loss of lift pressure, slow or incomplete lowering, external oil weeping at valve seams, or internal passage blockage from sludge. Any of these symptoms indicates the mid-valve base requires inspection or replacement.