Product Overview: Genie Wear Pad (Part #50552GT)

Genie Parts 50552GT Extension Boom Wear Pad For Genie Z Range of Access Platforms

The 50552GT wear pad is a genuine Genie Parts component designed for extension booms. With 76mm stud centers, it’s compatible with Genie Z-range access platforms, reducing metal wear and extending equipment lifespan.

The Genie Wear Pad (Part #50552GT) is a crucial consumable component designed for the telescoping boom sections of Genie Z-boom aerial work platforms. This part is not a decorative element but a fundamental wear component that ensures the smooth, stable, and safe operation of the machine's extension and retraction functions.

Key Features & Specifications

• Genuine OEM Part: Manufactured by Genie to exact engineering specifications, ensuring perfect fit, optimal performance, and material compatibility.

• Part Number: 50552GT (This is the unique identifier for this specific wear pad kit or individual pad).

• Material: Typically made from a high-density, low-friction polyethylene or UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight Polyethylene). This material is chosen for its:

  • Durability: Resists abrasion and deformation under heavy loads.

  • Self-Lubrication: Allows the boom sections to slide against each other with minimal friction, reducing energy required to extend/retract and preventing metal-on-metal contact.

  • Chemical Resistance: Unaffected by standard lubricants, cleaners, and environmental elements.

• Design: Precisely molded or machined to fit its specific location within the boom assembly.

Core Function & Purpose

The primary function of the 50552GT wear pad is to act as a sacrificial buffer between the moving telescoping sections of the boom arm.

1. Reduce Friction and Wear: It prevents the painted or bare metal surfaces of the inner and outer boom sections from grinding against each other, which would cause rapid and catastrophic wear.

2. Ensure Smooth Operation: By providing a low-friction surface, it allows for smooth, consistent, and reliable extension and retraction of the boom.

3. Maintain Structural Integrity: It absorbs vibrations and shocks during operation and travel, protecting the critical structure of the boom from damage.

4. Minimize Maintenance Costs: As a relatively inexpensive consumable part, it protects far more expensive components like the boom tubes themselves. Regular inspection and replacement of wear pads is a cost-effective maintenance practice.

Application & Compatibility

• Compatible Models: This part is specifically designed for the "Genie Z Range" of articulated boom lifts. This includes popular models such as:

  • Genie Z-30/20N

  • Genie Z-34/22

  • Genie Z-45/25J

  • Genie Z-60/34

  • (And other models in the Z-series family)

  • It is critical to confirm compatibility with your specific model and serial number, as wear pad designs can vary even within the same product range.

• Location: It is installed at strategic points along the length of the boom tubes where contact and sliding occur during telescoping.

Symptoms of Worn/Failed Wear Pads

You may need to replace this wear pad if you observe:

• Uneven or Jerky Boom Movement: The boom may shudder, stick, or extend/retract unevenly.

• Increased Noise: Grinding, scraping, or squealing sounds during boom operation.

• Visible Damage: Upon inspection, the existing wear pads may appear cracked, crushed, significantly worn down, or completely missing.

• Metal Shavings: Presence of metal debris near the boom sections indicates metal-on-metal contact has begun.

• During Scheduled Maintenance: Replacement is often part of a routine maintenance schedule or discovered during an annual inspection.

Why Choose a Genie OEM Wear Pad?

• Precision Fit: Non-OEM pads may not fit perfectly, leading to improper load distribution, accelerated wear, and potential boom damage.

• Material Quality: Genie-specified materials ensure consistent performance and longevity.

• Warranty & Compliance: Using genuine parts helps maintain the machine's warranty and ensures compliance with safety standards (OSHA, ANSI).

Hunan Yueteng Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. was established in October 2017 with a registered capital of RMB 2 million. It is a joint-stock enterprise focusing on the sales of engineering machinery equipment, instrumentation, imported hot and cold treatment boxes, high and low-temperature test boxes, deep cold test boxes and other equipment. The main products include shear lift upper control PCU, lower control ECU, motor driver, valve group valve block, motor, motor and other aerial lift accessories.