Product Description
Spacer
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the purpose of the YL 518822828 spacer in Yale lift truck assemblies?
A: The YL 518822828 is a spacer component used in caster wheel or pivot arm assemblies on Yale electric pallet jacks and lift trucks. Spacers maintain precise spacing between mounting surfaces, fastener holes, or moving components. They ensure proper wheel alignment, bearing clearance, and correct lateral positioning of the caster within the equipment frame.
Q: What material is the YL 518822828 spacer made from?
A: The YL 518822828 spacer is typically manufactured from steel or steel-reinforced material to provide dimensional stability and resistance to compression under load. Steel spacers resist deformation and maintain exact thickness specification across the equipment lifetime. The material selection ensures the spacer does not compress, wear, or shift position during repetitive equipment operation.
Q: Which Yale electric lift truck models require the YL 518822828 spacer?
A: The YL 518822828 spacer is used in select Yale electric pallet jack and lift truck models as part of the caster or wheel assembly configuration. Verify your equipment model number and assembly configuration to confirm this spacer is required. Spacer dimensions and placement locations vary across different Yale product lines and generation years.
Q: What happens if a spacer is missing or becomes damaged?
A: A missing or damaged YL 518822828 spacer can cause improper wheel alignment, excessive wheel wobble, bearing wear, or lateral movement of the caster assembly. Without the correct spacing, the caster wheel may contact the frame, and bearing preload may be compromised. If a spacer is missing or damaged, it must be replaced with the correct part to restore proper equipment geometry and safe operation.
Q: Are spacers replaceable components or part of a sealed assembly?
A: The YL 518822828 spacer is a replaceable individual component. It can be removed and replaced as needed without replacing the entire caster or wheel assembly. When replacing a spacer, ensure the new part matches the exact dimensions and material of the original to maintain proper fit and equipment performance. Do not attempt to substitute oversized or undersized spacers, as this will affect equipment alignment and operation.