Manitowoc
Packing cup for Manitowoc 3900
This packing cup, part number 12480, is designed for use in the hydraulic systems of Manitowoc 3900 and 4000W cranes.
Specifications
- Part number
- 12480
- Brand
- Manitowoc
The packing cup serves as a dynamic seal within hydraulic and pneumatic systems, creating a barrier between moving components. It functions to contain fluid pressure and prevent leakage while facilitating the movement of a piston or rod. This component is used in hydraulic cylinders, pumps, and valves to maintain the pressure necessary for force transmission.
This part is compatible with Manitowoc 3900 and 4000W crane models. It is utilized in hydraulic assemblies where maintaining a seal is required for the proper operation of actuators and other system components.
In hydraulic systems, a packing cup uses the pressure of the fluid to force its lip against the sealing surface. This design ensures that the seal tightens as system pressure increases, which helps prevent fluid bypass. Maintaining these seals is necessary to ensure consistent operation of crane functions such as boom movement and load lifting.

