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POWER UNIT, PLC 3 PH 10 HP 12 GPM W/15' CNTRLS
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Compactor Ram Shoes & Wear Strips
Replacement ram shoes and wear strips for industrial trash compactors — UHMW polyethylene and steel options. The sliding wear surfaces between the ram and the compactor body. PRT stocks shoes for Marathon, PTR, Wastequip, Harmony, and SP Industries compactors.
What this page covers
Ram shoes (also called wear strips, slide blocks, or guide shoes) are the sacrificial wear surfaces that ride between the moving ram and the fixed compactor body. They take the friction load from every cycle and wear gradually — by design, so the compactor body and ram don't wear instead.
Two material options: UHMW (Ultra-High Molecular Weight) polyethylene is the most common — long-wearing, low friction, no lubrication required. Steel wear plates are used in heavy-duty industrial applications where UHMW can't survive the load. PRT stocks both.
How to choose
Identify by compactor model (each manufacturer uses slightly different shoe geometry) and material (UHMW for most service; steel for heavy industrial).
Replace ram shoes as a complete set, not individually. Uneven shoe wear causes ram misalignment and damages the new shoes within months.
Ram shoe options
- UHMW ram shoesStandard for most commercial compactor service — low friction, long wear life.
- Steel wear platesFor heavy-duty industrial applications.
- Bolt-on shoesReplaceable shoes with bolted mounting.
- Weld-on wear stripsPermanent installation for high-cycle applications.
- Complete shoe replacement kitsFull set with mounting hardware and torque specs.
- Custom-fabricated shoesFor legacy or non-standard compactors.
Frequently asked questions
How often should I replace compactor ram shoes?
Typically every 25,000-50,000 cycles. Inspect at every quarterly service and replace at the first sign of significant wear — worn shoes accelerate damage to the compactor body and ram.
UHMW or steel ram shoes — which is better?
UHMW for most service — lower friction, no lubrication needed, longer life. Steel for heavy-duty industrial applications where UHMW deforms under load (food-service compactor receivers with heavy waste streams, high-cycle multi-shift industrial).
Are PRT ram shoes OEM-equivalent for Marathon compactors?
Yes. PRT supplies OEM-equivalent UHMW and steel ram shoes for Marathon RJ, EZ, CF, and other lines. Provide the Marathon model number for confirmation.
Should I replace ram shoes one at a time as they wear?
No. Replace as a complete set. Uneven shoe wear causes the ram to ride misaligned, which destroys the new shoes within months. Replace all shoes at the same service interval.