The Multiquip 16396 Ball Joint Quick Connect 10-32 is a genuine OEM component designed for WRS5200DFPU, WRS5200, and WRSPUDF ride-on roller screeds. Sourced directly from Multiquip, part 16396 ensures an exact fit within the screed's control linkage system without improvisation or adaptation. Keeping this joint in proper working condition is essential to smooth, accurate screed operation on the flatwork site.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to Multiquip's original design tolerances, ensuring the threaded 10-32 connection seats and pivots exactly as the screed was engineered to require.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Threads directly into the existing linkage mount on WRS5200DFPU, WRS5200, and WRSPUDF models with no rework to surrounding hardware.
- Confirmed Fitment — Verified for the WRS5200, WRS5200DFPU, and WRSPUDF ride-on roller screed series, covering both standard and dual-fuel configurations.
- Pivot Integrity Under Load — A correctly functioning ball joint maintains smooth articulation through the control linkage; a worn or loose joint introduces play that translates directly to uneven screed pressure and poor finish quality.
- Quick Connect Design — The quick connect interface speeds up linkage removal and reinstallation during routine service, keeping maintenance straightforward in the field.
A ball joint in a ride-on screed's control linkage allows the connected rods or cables to pivot freely while still transmitting motion accurately from the operator controls to the screed mechanism. This freedom of movement prevents binding as the machine flexes during operation. When a ball joint wears out or develops excessive play, the control response becomes imprecise, resulting in inconsistent downforce and an uneven concrete surface — making prompt replacement critical to finish quality.
DHS Equipment is an authorized Multiquip parts dealer. If you have questions about part 16396 or need help confirming fitment for your machine, contact our parts team for assistance.
Part Details
| Part Number | 16396 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Ball Joint Quick Connect 10-32 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Ride-On Roller Screeds | WRS5200DFPU |
| Ride-On Roller Screeds | WRS5200 |
| Ride-On Roller Screeds | WRSPUDF |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
Why Buy From DHS Equipment
Every part is verified against the manufacturer's part number before it ships, so what you order is what arrives. We carry parts from leading OEM brands and our own DHS Quality Parts line of professional aftermarket components. Need help finding the right part? Our team is available to confirm compatibility whenever you need it. Orders are processed fast to keep your jobs on track. We don't just sell parts. We keep you jobsite ready.
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