Can't recognize these pieces

[Silman.pp]

Was doing a routine cleanup in the tool crib and found a handful of metal parts that aren't labeled or familiar. They're not standard pins or bushings I've worked with before, more like oddly shaped connectors or adapters, have no markings or part numbers, just clean machined surfaces. They were stashed in a box near the hydraulic fittings shelf, but I can't say for sure if they're related. who else run into this kind of mystery inventory before? dunno if it's worth keeping or just old junk from a discontinued machine. Appreciate any guesses or tips on ID'ing unknown components

 

[Plants vs. Zombies]

Was doing a routine cleanup in the tool crib and found a handful of metal parts that aren't labeled or familiar. They're not standard pins or bushings I've worked with before, more like oddly shaped connectors or adapters, have no markings or part numbers, just clean machined surfaces. They were stashed in a box near the hydraulic fittings shelf, but I can't say for sure if they're related. who else run into this kind of mystery inventory before? dunno if it's worth keeping or just old junk from a discontinued machine. Appreciate any guesses or tips on ID'ing unknown components

Hmm, sounds like you have a lot of leftover parts. Probably spares? Check if they are hydraulic related as they might be some adapters you may need. At least for older models that's what.

 

[RigRunner]

You'd be surprised, but I've stumbled upon those mystery parts more times than I can count. When I do, I usually try measuring them and looking for any threads or unique features that might give a clue about their purpose. Sometimes they turn out to be hydraulic adapters or old machine parts. For now, I'd just toss them in a bin labeled 'unknown' until I figure it out. It might help to take a closer look

 

[Valeryon]

Why not ask around or check old service manuals before tossing them, what if they're rare adapters or fittings from an older but still-used system that someone will need down the line?

 

[Deleted member 68]

Was doing a routine cleanup in the tool crib and found a handful of metal parts that aren't labeled or familiar. They're not standard pins or bushings I've worked with before, more like oddly shaped connectors or adapters, have no markings or part numbers, just clean machined surfaces. They were stashed in a box near the hydraulic fittings shelf, but I can't say for sure if they're related. who else run into this kind of mystery inventory before? dunno if it's worth keeping or just old junk from a discontinued machine. Appreciate any guesses or tips on ID'ing unknown components

Put them in w/ a box of frequently used hydraulics if you think hydraulic, and someone who knows what they are will use or identify... do not toss. Never forget the new contracted Manager threw away a case of 75-100 new matched keys, bc he did not know what they were, then spent the next 6-12-months ordering 10-20/ month to replace them. .. Did not even bother to ask the dumbest of his new to him employees who likely cudda told him...... or maybe take them to a staff meeting and ask the group... but BELIEVE if you throw them away, you will NEED them the following week...