The Multiquip 4179 Retaining Ring is a genuine OEM component designed for the MVC40H plate compactor. As a direct OEM replacement sourced through Multiquip's authorized parts network, this retaining ring is manufactured to the same specifications as the original, ensuring a correct, trouble-free installation. Verify your model number against MVC40H before ordering to confirm compatibility.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction — Manufactured to the original material and dimensional spec for this retaining ring application, ensuring the correct retention force and groove fit every time.
- Drop-In Installation — Matches the original groove diameter and ring profile, so it seats into the existing channel without modification to surrounding components.
- MVC40H Fitment — Confirmed fit for the Multiquip MVC40H single-directional plate compactor.
- Maintains Component Alignment — A correctly seated retaining ring keeps shafts, bearings, and rotating assemblies properly positioned, preventing lateral movement that causes premature wear or failure.
- Long-Term Corrosion Resistance — OEM-grade material selection resists the moisture and debris exposure common in compaction work, extending service life between replacements.
A retaining ring is a fastening device that seats into a machined groove on a shaft or inside a bore to prevent axial movement of assembled components. In a plate compactor like the MVC40H, retaining rings secure bearings, pulleys, and drive components in their correct positions so the machine's vibration system operates as intended. When a retaining ring wears, deforms, or fails, the components it holds can shift out of alignment, leading to accelerated bearing wear, vibration imbalance, or mechanical damage to surrounding parts.
Part Details
| Part Number | 4179 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Retaining Ring |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Plate Compactors | MVC40H |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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