The Wacker Neuson Vent Screw is a genuine OEM component designed for the DPS2040 and DPS2050 single-direction vibratory plate compactors. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part matches the original specification installed at the factory, ensuring a correct, trouble-free fit. It is confirmed compatible with both the DPS2040 and DPS2050 models, covering the 20kN plate family in 40cm and 50cm working widths.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Venting Integrity — manufactured to the exact thread form and material grade of the original, maintaining proper pressure relief and fluid containment performance in the exciter housing.
- Direct Drop-In Replacement — threads directly into the existing port on the exciter unit with no modification to the housing or surrounding components required.
- Confirmed Fitment — verified for the DPS2040 and DPS2050 single-direction vibratory plate compactors across both the 40cm and 50cm working-width configurations.
- Protects the Exciter System — a correctly seated vent screw prevents pressure buildup and contamination ingress in the exciter housing, keeping the eccentric shaft and bearings properly lubricated.
- Fuel and Fluid System Safety — a failed or missing vent screw can allow lubricant leakage or allow contaminants to enter the exciter housing, leading to accelerated internal wear and potential exciter failure.
The vent screw on a vibratory plate compactor serves as a pressure-relief and sealing point on the exciter housing — the gearbox that drives the eccentric weight to generate compaction force. It allows trapped air or pressure to equalize within the housing while keeping the internal lubricant contained and external debris out. When the vent screw is damaged, missing, or incorrectly seated, internal pressure can force lubricant past seals, or contaminants can work their way into the exciter housing, causing rapid wear to the bearings and eccentric shaft assembly.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000095250 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0095250 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Vent Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 20kN, 40cm/16in | DPS2040 | 5000007853 |
| Single Direction Vibratory Pla te, 20kN, 50cm/20in | DPS2050 | 5000007854 |
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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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