In high-demand industrial environments, the reliability of your surface finishing tools is paramount to maintaining production schedules. The Walter 48L238 Gear Housing Complete is a genuine OEM replacement component designed specifically for Walter Surface Technologies' line of premium finishing tools. This housing is the structural backbone of the tool's transmission, encasing the critical gearing mechanisms that drive the Big Buff III and Line-Mate III units. When the original housing becomes damaged due to drops, excessive wear, or long-term fatigue, replacing it with a genuine part is the only way to guarantee the safety and efficiency of the equipment.
Manufactured to the exact tolerances required by Walter's engineering standards, this gear housing ensures that the internal pinion and bevel gears mesh correctly. Improper alignment caused by aftermarket or damaged housings can lead to accelerated wear, increased noise, and catastrophic failure of the drive train. The 48L238 is cast from a durable metal alloy capable of dissipating the heat generated during heavy-duty polishing and grinding applications, thereby protecting the internal lubricants and bearings from thermal breakdown.
Investing in OEM repair parts like the 48L238 allows facility managers and maintenance teams to extend the lifecycle of their capital equipment. Rather than discarding a high-value tool due to a housing fracture, a simple repair can return the unit to service at a fraction of the cost of replacement. This component is delivered as a "complete" housing unit, typically prepped for the installation of the spindle lock assembly and bearings, streamlining the repair process for your maintenance department.
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| Packaging Description:1 per each |
| Product Type:Gear Housing, Replacement Part |
| Compatible Brand/Model:Walter Big Buff III, Walter Line-Mate III |
| Part Number:48-L-238 |
| Material:Cast Aluminum Alloy |
| Application:Maintenance, Tool Repair |
