The Multiquip EM98166 is a genuine OEM Hex Head Cap Screw 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 designed for Multiquip Vibratory Screeds. As a direct OEM replacement, this fastener is sourced from Multiquip to match the exact thread pitch, grip length, and head geometry of the original hardware. Contractors relying on Multiquip Vibratory Screed equipment can source this screw with confidence, knowing it carries the correct specification for the application. Note that Multiquip references this part as a replacement for use in place of part 3242.
Key Features
- OEM Thread and Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to the exact 1/2-13 thread specification and 1 3/4-inch grip length, ensuring correct clamp load when torqued to spec.
- Direct Hardware Replacement — Drops into the existing fastener position on Multiquip Vibratory Screeds without rework, fitting the same clearance holes and mating surfaces as the original.
- Vibratory Screed Compatibility — Confirmed fitment for Multiquip Vibratory Screed equipment; cross-references superseded part 3242.
- Structural Integrity Under Vibration — A properly sized and torqued cap screw prevents loosening of critical assemblies during screed operation, keeping structural joints secure under continuous vibration loads.
- Genuine Multiquip OEM Part — Sourced directly through Multiquip's authorized parts network, ensuring material grade and surface finish meet the original equipment specification.
A hex head cap screw is a threaded fastener used to clamp and secure structural components together within an assembly. On a vibratory screed, fasteners like the EM98166 hold key structural and operational components in place while the machine transmits high-frequency vibration into concrete to consolidate and level the surface. When a cap screw loosens, stretches, or fails, the joint it secures can shift or separate, leading to misalignment, accelerated wear on surrounding components, or loss of screed performance. Replacing worn or damaged hardware with the correct OEM specification screw restores the integrity of the joint and keeps the assembly operating as intended.
Part Details
| Part Number | EM98166 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Multiquip |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Hex Head Cap Screw 1/2-13 x 1 3/4 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| Vibratory Screeds | VIBRATORY-SCREED-CHINA |
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