The Genie 8379GT is a genuine OEM PLM/PLC30 Tiltback Socket Weld designed for Genie PLC and PLI series personnel lifts. Sourced directly from Genie, this part meets the exact specifications of the original component it replaces, ensuring a correct, straightforward installation with no guesswork. Genuine OEM construction means the weld socket geometry, material grade, and dimensional tolerances match what came off the assembly line. If you are servicing a PLC or PLI unit, cross-reference 8379GT against your parts manual to confirm applicability before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Weld Integrity — Manufactured to Genie's original material and dimensional specifications, ensuring the socket weld interface holds up under the cyclic loading typical of tiltback mechanisms.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — Engineered to match the original mounting geometry of the tiltback assembly, so this component installs into the existing weld joint position without rework or fabrication.
- Confirmed Fitment for PLC and PLI Units — Designed specifically for Genie PLC and PLI series personnel lifts, keeping the part selection straightforward for technicians servicing these machines.
- Structural Reliability at the Tiltback Joint — A sound socket weld at the tiltback point is essential to controlled mast articulation; a cracked or worn weld socket can compromise the unit's ability to tilt back safely and securely.
- Safety-Critical Connection — On personnel lifts, the tiltback mechanism is a structural safety point. Using a genuine OEM replacement ensures the joint retains its rated load-bearing capacity and operational integrity.
The tiltback socket weld is a structural connection point on Genie PLC and PLI personnel lifts that allows the mast assembly to pivot or tilt back for transport, storage, or service access. The socket weld construction bonds the tiltback fitting securely to the mast structure, providing the mechanical strength needed to support controlled movement under load. When this weld socket becomes cracked, fatigued, or damaged, the tiltback function can become unreliable, creating a potential structural hazard and preventing the unit from operating safely.
Part Details
| Part Number | 8379GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | PLM/PLC30 Tiltback Socket Weld |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| PLC PLI | PLC PLI |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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