Kawasaki P-37246700007K SHOE PLATE

Key Specifications

• Brand: Kawasaki (OEM)
• Part Number: P-37246700007K
• Component Type: Hydraulic Motor Shoe Plate (Thrust Plate / Wear Plate)
• Primary Application: Main rotating group shoe retention for Kawasaki M3X530 high-torque hydraulic swing motors
• Material Composition: High-strength, abrasion-resistant hardened steel alloy
• Surface Finish: Micro-polished, precision-ground faces for an optimal hydrodynamic oil film boundary
• Functionality Profile: Uniformly distributes rotational working loads, eliminates axial play, and minimizes mechanical wear across the piston shoes

Product Overview

The P-37246700007K Shoe Plate is a premium, heavy-duty internal component precision-engineered to meet strict Kawasaki OEM manufacturing specifications. Alternatively classified as a thrust plate or wear plate, this critical part is purpose-built to control the rotating piston group inside Kawasaki M3X series hydraulic swing motors, most notably the Kawasaki M3X530 assembly. It functions as the ultra-flat structural mating surface that retains and supports the sliding piston shoes against the swash plate. Built to withstand intense mechanical sliding friction and severe thrust loads, this plate prevents internal galling, curbs localized thermal spikes, and minimizes fluid bypass. It is a mandatory replacement component during a hydraulic rotary group overhaul to restore original volumetric motor efficiency and prevent premature mechanical breakdown.