Product Description
ROLL PIN
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the 217494 roll pin used for?
A: The 217494 is a carbon steel roll pin (spring pin) used in electric lift truck assemblies to retain shafts, levers, linkages, and mechanical components. Roll pins compress when inserted and spring back to lock components in place, commonly found in steering, pump, motor, and brake assemblies.
Q: What electric lift truck models use the 217494 roll pin?
A: The 217494 roll pin is compatible with select electric pallet jacks, walkie stackers, and rider trucks from Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, Hyster, Jungheinrich, Linde, and Clark. To verify the correct pin for your equipment model and assembly location, provide your lift truck model number and serial number.
Q: What are the dimensions of the 217494 roll pin?
A: The 217494 has specific outer diameter and length specifications matched to OEM equipment requirements. If you are replacing a failed or missing pin, provide the component name or assembly location, or remove and measure the original pin to ensure you order the correct diameter and length variant.
Q: Is the 217494 the same as the 217417 roll pin?
A: The 217494 and 217417 are separate part numbers that may have different diameters, lengths, or applications within lift truck systems. Do not assume they are interchangeable. Verify which pin your equipment requires before ordering. Provide your lift truck model and assembly location, and we will confirm the correct part number.
Q: How long does a 217494 roll pin typically last in service?
A: Roll pins are durable fasteners designed for long-term retention of components under normal duty cycles. The 217494 should provide thousands of operating hours of reliable service. Premature failure typically results from improper installation, oversized or undersized holes, or excessive shear loads on the pin. Replace immediately if a pin is found bent, deformed, or missing.
Q: What should I check if my lift truck develops steering or operational looseness?
A: Steering looseness or loss of component retention in electric lift trucks often indicates missing or failed roll pins. Inspect steering linkages, drive mechanism assemblies, and motor mounting points for missing 217494 pins. If a pin is loose, lost, or deformed, replace it immediately. Do not operate equipment with missing retention pins.