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- Lids
- Bottoms
- Compactor Parts
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
- Roll-Off Container Parts
- Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
- Lids
- Bottoms
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Compactor Parts
Power UnitsElectrical PartsLimit/Safety/Photo/Press. SwitchesButtons/Switches/Keys/LegendsHydraulic PartsCylindersOther Compactor Parts30 MMPanels And ControlsMotorsMotor Starters / Transformers / FusesAccessories Electrical30 MM Key Switch30 MM Selector Switch30 MM Push Only Switch30 MM Legends30 MM Contacts And Replacement Keys22.5 MM
- Commercial Dumpster Parts
- Roll-Off Container Parts
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Refuse Body Truck/Roll-off Hoist Parts
Heil Replacement PartsMcNeilus Replacement PartsTarp Systems & PartsRoll-Off Hoist/Hook Hoist PartsRoll-off / Hook Hoist PartsCurrotto Can Replacement PartsCables & StrapsRollers & AccessoriesSheave Pulleys & PinsHoist CylindersContainer Securement System & PartsRoll Off Hydraulics,Filters,& PneumaticsRoll-Off ElectricalCurotto Can Replacement CylindersCurotto Can Body Replacement PartsCurotto Can Grabber Beam PartsCurotto Can Slide Assembly PartsCurotto Can Hydraulics & PneumaticsOther Manufacturer Replacement Parts
Other Compactor Parts — Latches, Shoes, Springs, Hardware
Replacement compactor parts beyond the main hydraulic and electrical systems — latches, ratchet binders, ram shoes, seals and tracks, springs, hardware, and specialty items like Glacier Ozone odor-control units. The mechanical wear items that keep a compactor running between major service intervals.
What this page covers
Every compactor has dozens of mechanical wear items that aren't hydraulic, electrical, or structural — door latches that bend or break, ratchet binders that lose tension, ram shoes that wear from constant sliding, seals that compress and lose function, springs that fatigue, and the long list of bolts, pins, brackets, and miscellaneous hardware that holds everything together.
PRT stocks these mechanical parts as standalone replacements. Most are inexpensive individually but cause significant downtime when they fail and the right replacement isn't on hand.
How to choose
Browse the subcategories below by the part's function. Most mechanical compactor parts are standardized — PRT replacements drop in to existing mounting points.
Many of these parts are inexpensive enough to keep in standing inventory. PRT customer service can recommend the right standing-stock items for your compactor model.
Other compactor part categories
- Glacier OzoneSpecialty ozone-based odor-control units for compactor and dumpster service.
- LatchesDoor latches, slam latches, lock-bar latches.
- Ratchet BindersCargo-style ratchet binders used for compactor securement.
- ShoesRam shoes and wear strips for the ram-to-body interface.
- Seals / TracksDoor seals, gaskets, and slide tracks.
- SpringsDoor springs, latch springs, and tensioning springs.
- Other HardwareBolts, pins, brackets, and miscellaneous components.
Frequently asked questions
What's the most commonly-replaced mechanical part on an industrial compactor?
Ram shoes — the sliding wear surfaces between the ram and the compactor body. Constant cycling wears them gradually; replacement is usually scheduled at major service intervals.
Are PRT mechanical compactor parts OEM-compatible?
Yes. PRT stocks OEM-equivalent latches, springs, ram shoes, and hardware that drop into Marathon, PTR, Wastequip, Harmony, and SP Industries compactors.
What is Glacier Ozone?
An ozone-based odor-control unit that mounts inside the compactor or container. It generates ozone to neutralize organic odors at the source. Common in food-service compactor receivers and dense urban routes.
How often should compactor ram shoes be replaced?
Typically every 25,000-50,000 cycles depending on material and load. Worn shoes increase ram-to-body friction, slow cycle times, and eventually damage the ram or body itself.