Snap Ring for - Pallet Jacks

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the YL 220170830 snap ring?
A: The YL 220170830 is a snap ring designed to retain components on shafts or axles in Yale electric lift trucks and pallet jacks. It provides positive retention for wheels, gears, bearings, and other rotating assemblies, preventing them from sliding or coming loose.

Q: What are the material and dimensional specifications of this snap ring?
A: This snap ring is manufactured from spring steel and hardened to maintain constant tension and retention force. Exact diameter, wire thickness, and groove compatibility are defined by the Yale part specification. Use the correct dimension for your axle or shaft application.

Q: Where is the YL 220170830 used on Yale equipment?
A: Snap rings of this type are used to retain load wheels, drive wheels, and other rotating components on axles throughout the lift truck or pallet jack assembly. The specific location depends on your equipment model.

Q: What happens if a snap ring loosens, breaks, or comes off?
A: A failed snap ring allows wheels or other rotating components to slide off the axle or shaft. This causes immediate loss of function, unsafe wheel alignment, and potential collapse or tip-over of the equipment. This is a critical safety hazard and requires immediate replacement.

Q: How do I know if this snap ring needs replacement?
A: Inspect snap rings for cracks, bending, or loss of tension. If a wheel or component can slide along the axle or rotates unevenly, the snap ring may be failed. Any sign of damage or looseness requires immediate replacement.

Q: Can I reuse a snap ring or must it be replaced?
A: Snap rings are typically one-use components. Once removed, the spring tension is compromised and cannot be reliably restored. Always install a new snap ring during reassembly. Do not reuse old snap rings from disassembled equipment.