Yale 5168698-39 Forklift Electrical Contact Plate

The Yale 5168698-39 Forklift Electrical Contact Plate provides the conductive surface for electrical current transfer within forklift control and switching assemblies. This conductive metal plate is designed for Yale electric forklifts and is commonly installed in contactor units, control panels, and motor circuits to restore reliable current flow in worn or damaged contact assemblies. Maintenance teams and system integrators use it for electrical system repair, replacement, and ensuring consistent electrical contact in high-current switching environments. Specifically, it is used in electric forklift systems where conductive plates complete circuits within contactors and switching mechanisms, with applications in traction control systems, hydraulic control circuits, and power distribution assemblies in warehouse forklifts and industrial trucks where safe, efficient operation depends on stable current flow. Key specifications include: Manufacturer Yale; Model/Part Number 5168698-39; Product Type Contact Plate; Function provides conductive surface for electrical current transfer; Compatibility Yale electric forklifts and material handling equipment; Construction conductive metal plate (copper or alloy-based); Installation mounted within contactor or switch assembly; Operation electrical contact interface component; Performance designed for high-current industrial switching applications; Application Environment industrial electrical systems. Common replacements include Yale 5168698-38 and Yale 518796658, as well as Hyster 5168698-39.