Product Description
Retains the bearing assembly in position and prevents axial movement under load.
When to replace
A small, inexpensive part whose failure allows movement that damages far more expensive components. Worth replacing whenever the assembly is opened.
Ordering
Undercarriage parts are not universally interchangeable between machine classes. When ordering, send the machine class and, where possible, a photograph of the existing part and any casting marks on it. That is considerably more reliable than a part number alone, since numbering schemes differ between suppliers and change over time.
Why amphibious undercarriages wear faster
A dry-land undercarriage sheds abrasive material. A submerged one does not — silt stays in the running gear and works as a grinding paste. Operators moving from conventional machines are routinely surprised by the parts consumption. Planning for it, and holding the fast-moving items on site, costs less than the downtime does.