Product Description
Wesco WE 270045 steer wheel axle is a replacement component engineered for manual pallet jack steering assemblies, providing secure support for wheel rotation in high-cycle load handling applications.
Compatibility: Fits pallet jacks made by Wesco, model CPI. SKU: WE 270045
Specifications
Dimensional
| Application Drawing Reference | Referenced as Item 316 in Wesco parts breakdown for scale pallet trucks |
Part Numbers
| Manufacturer Part Number | WE 270045 |
| OEM Part Number | 270045 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the WE 270045 steer wheel axle used for?
A: The WE 270045 is an OEM Wesco steer wheel axle engineered as a replacement component for manual pallet jack steering assemblies. It provides secure support for steer wheel rotation in high-cycle load handling applications.
Q: Which pallet jack models use the WE 270045 axle?
A: The WE 270045 is designed for Wesco CPI series manual pallet jacks. It is referenced as Item 316 in Wesco parts breakdown documentation for CPI scale pallet trucks. Confirm your equipment is a Wesco CPI model before ordering.
Q: What material and construction is the WE 270045 axle made from?
A: The WE 270045 is manufactured from steel engineered for steering assembly durability and load support in repetitive material handling cycles. Construction meets Wesco industrial specifications for CPI model pallet jacks.
Q: Is there a cross-reference or equivalent part for WE 270045?
A: No published cross-reference, supersession, or equivalent part numbers exist for the WE 270045. Order by the exact OEM part number to ensure correct fitment to your CPI steering assembly.
Q: When should the WE 270045 steer wheel axle be replaced?
A: Replace the WE 270045 if the steer wheel exhibits excessive wobble, if the axle develops cracks or visible corrosion, if steering becomes stiff or unresponsive, or if the wheel no longer rotates freely. Steel axles typically support years of high-cycle operation before wear requires replacement.
Q: Can the WE 270045 be used on pallet jacks from other manufacturers?
A: The WE 270045 is engineered specifically for Wesco CPI model steering assemblies. Do not substitute on Crown, Toyota, Raymond, Yale, or other brand pallet jacks without verifying bore diameter, shoulder dimensions, and mounting compatibility with your original equipment.