The Wacker Neuson Spring-Stop Hex Nut is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the DPU 7060 series reversible vibratory plate compactors, including the DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet. As a direct factory replacement, this spring-stop hex nut restores the correct clamping and retention characteristics required by the original assembly. Sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's OEM supply chain, part number is manufactured to the exact specification of the original hardware.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Integrity — Engineered to the precise thread pitch, hardness grade, and locking profile of the original spring-stop hex nut, ensuring the correct retention force is maintained in the assembly.
- Drop-In Hardware Replacement — Matches the original thread specification and seating profile, allowing direct installation without modification to mating components.
- DPU 7060 Series Fitment — Confirmed fit for the DPU 7060SC (Remote Control), DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plate compactors.
- Maintains Correct Clamping Load — The spring-stop feature provides positive locking under vibration, preventing fastener loosening during high-frequency compaction cycles typical of heavy-duty DPU operation.
- Vibration-Resistant Locking Design — Critical for equipment operating under continuous vibratory loads; a worn or missing spring-stop hex nut can allow fastener migration and component misalignment, compromising machine integrity.
A spring-stop hex nut is a self-locking fastener that uses a deformed or spring-action thread section to resist loosening caused by vibration and dynamic loading. On reversible vibratory plate compactors like the DPU 7060 series, drivetrain and exciter components are subjected to continuous high-frequency oscillation, making standard fasteners prone to backing out over time. When a spring-stop hex nut wears or loses its locking tension, it can allow critical fasteners to loosen, leading to component movement, accelerated wear, or mechanical failure in the affected assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000204623 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0204623 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Spring-Stop Hex Nut |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Control | DPU 7060SC | 5000008927 |
| DPU 7060Fe | DPU 7060Fe | 5000610236 |
| DPU7060Fet | DPU 7060Fet | 5000610237 |
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Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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