The Wacker Neuson Element is a genuine OEM component designed for CUB400 skid-mounted, portable, and mobile indirect fired air heaters and MC5200 mobile drying systems. As a direct factory replacement, this element installs exactly as the original, ensuring your heating equipment returns to full operation without modification. Sourced directly through authorized Wacker Neuson supply channels, part number carries the same manufacturing standards as the component that left the factory.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Construction: — Manufactured to the exact material grade and thermal transfer specification required for indirect fired air heater service — not a generic approximation.
- Direct-Fit Replacement: — Matches the original mounting dimensions and connection points on CUB400 and MC5200 units for a straightforward swap during scheduled maintenance or field repair.
- Broad CUB400 and MC5200 Compatibility: — Confirmed fitment across multiple CUB400 configurations (skid-mounted, portable, and mobile) and both MC5200 mobile drying system variants.
- Sustained Heat Output: — A clean, serviceable element maintains efficient heat exchange; a clogged or degraded element restricts airflow and forces the heater to work harder, reducing output and shortening service life.
- Combustion Safety Relevance: — In indirect fired heating systems, a compromised element can affect combustion efficiency and exhaust separation — replacing with a genuine part supports correct system operation.
The element in an indirect fired air heater is the core heat exchange component that transfers thermal energy from the burner into the clean airstream delivered to the work area. Because the combustion gases remain separated from the output air, the integrity of this element is critical — any breach or heavy fouling can affect both heating performance and air quality in enclosed environments such as slabs-on-grade, enclosed structures, or concrete curing operations. A worn or blocked element will cause the unit to cycle inefficiently, reduce warm-air output, and can trigger safety shutdowns on temperature-sensitive controls.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000172690 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0172690 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Element |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Skid Mounted-Indirect Fired Ai r Heater, Diesel | CUB400 | 5000620211, 5000620212, 5000620615 |
| Mobile Drying System | MC5200 | 5000620201, 5000620232 |
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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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