394-9460 Mirror: Glass, Mirror Head or Head with Mounting Hardware?
2026/09/29
Published by GUANGZHOU JIAJUE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD
Purchasing guide | 29 September 2026
A replacement mirror enquiry should say whether you need glass, a complete mirror head, or the head with its mounting hardware. For the 394-9460 exterior mirror listing, also record the installed arm diameter and mounting position. An intact mirror surface will not resolve a damaged pivot or loose arm.
Separate the reference specification from the offered item
Caterpillar's 394-9460 catalogue description identifies a convex mirror assembly with a pivot mount, for a 14–16 mm diameter arm, with mounting hardware. Treat this as a reference to check against the installed assembly and the supplier's actual offer. It is not proof that every independently supplied replacement includes identical hardware or meets every original specification.
Measure the existing arm where the clamp sits, and record any sleeve or adapter separately. Send the rear mounting view and the installed location, including nearby obstructions. Ask for the mirror-head outline and adjustment range; width alone does not show whether the assembly can be positioned correctly.
Choose a supply scope supported by inspection
| Option and condition | Parts cost scope | Workshop time | Downtime / delivery factors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass-only service, only if the assembly design and parts information permit it and the housing and mount are sound. | Correct service glass and specified retention materials, if available separately. | Careful removal and retention checks. | Confirm serviceability and supply availability before ordering loose glass. |
| Complete mirror head when glass or housing is damaged but the arm is serviceable. | Head and the explicitly included clamp / fasteners. | Head replacement and visibility adjustment. | Missing mounting hardware can delay an otherwise simple replacement. |
| Head plus arm or bracket work when inspection confirms mount damage. | Head and identified supporting components. | Repair or replacement of the support plus final adjustment. | Coordinate all required parts and the final installed check. |
These are conditional purchasing options, not confirmation that a separate glass kit or arm is currently supplied for this reference. Do not describe a head-only offer as a complete mirror installation package.
What should the supplier confirm in writing?
Request a photograph of the actual head, a list of supplied fasteners and any adapter, the supported arm diameter and the documented mirror type. Where product markings are relevant to a purchase requirement, ask for readable markings and matching documentation; a moulded symbol alone is not a verified certificate.
Include protective packing for the reflective surface and housing. After installation, the responsible operator or technician should verify the required view from the normal operating position following the machine instructions. A physically fitting clamp is only one part of the decision.
Reference: Caterpillar Parts Store, 394-9460 exterior mirror description. Manufacturer information is used for identification, not endorsement of the independently offered product.
Copy this checklist into your enquiry
- Machine identity and mirror position; existing head and arm photos.
- Arm diameter at the clamp, any adapter, and condition of the pivot and bracket.
- Requested scope: glass if serviceable, complete head, hardware, or supporting arm.
- Required mirror specification and packaging; identify any evidence still needed.
Send these details, quantity and destination to GUANGZHOU JIAJUE MACHINERY EQUIPMENT CO.,LTD. Ask for an itemised quotation identifying the offered product, included accessories, evidence still required and confirmed shipment terms.
This guide explains purchasing decisions; it is not a machine-specific installation procedure or a completed customer case. Photos document visible features, not test results or confirmed fitment.
