The Wacker Neuson Tapping Screw is a genuine OEM fastener designed for VP and AP series single-direction vibratory plate compactors. This hardware is a direct OEM replacement sourced to the original specification, covering a wide range of VP and AP models including the VP1135R, VP1030R, VP1135RW, VP50H, VP60H, VP40H, VP1340R, VP1340RW, VP1550R, VP1550RW, VP2050R, VP2050RW, AP1550R, VP50Hw, and VP60Hw. When fasteners wear, strip, or go missing, using the correct OEM-spec tapping screw ensures the assembly is held securely without risk of thread damage or housing failure. Verify your model number before ordering to confirm fitment with your specific machine.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Thread Geometry — Manufactured to the exact thread pitch and head dimensions specified by Wacker Neuson, ensuring the screw seats and torques correctly without distorting the receiving material.
- Self-Threading Design — Cuts its own mating thread on installation, delivering a secure hold in the housing material without requiring a pre-tapped bore or additional hardware.
- Broad VP and AP Series Coverage — Fits a wide range of single-direction vibratory plate compactors across the VP1030R, VP1135R, VP1340R, VP1550R, VP2050R, VP40H, VP50H, VP60H, and AP1550R model families.
- Prevents Structural Loosening — A correctly installed tapping screw keeps panels, guards, and assemblies firmly in place during high-vibration compaction cycles; a missing or stripped screw allows components to shift and sustain damage.
- Fast Turnaround for Field Repairs — Small hardware failures are among the most common causes of extended downtime; having the right OEM screw on hand means the machine is back in service quickly.
A tapping screw is a self-threading fastener that forms its own mating thread as it is driven into the receiving material, eliminating the need for a pre-tapped hole. In vibratory plate compactors, tapping screws are used to secure covers, guards, housings, and other structural components that must stay firmly attached throughout continuous high-vibration operation. When a tapping screw strips, breaks, or is lost, the components it secures become loose, exposing internal parts to debris and impact damage that can quickly escalate into a more costly repair.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000151201 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0151201 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Tapping Screw |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11kN, 3 50mm/13.8in | VP1135R | 5000008709 |
| VP1030R-VIBROPLATE | VP1030R | 5000008702, 5000009504 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 11 kN, 356mm/14in | VP1135RW | 5000009251, 5000009512 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 50 kN | VP50H | 5000009542 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 60 kN | VP60H | 5000009543 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340RW | 5000009034 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550RW | 5000009030 |
| Single Direction Plates | AP1550R | 5000009538 |
| VP50Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP50Hw | 5000630096 |
| VP60Hw-VIBROPLATE | VP60Hw | 5000630097 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 15 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP1550R | 5000009029 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 13 kN, 400mm/15.5in | VP1340R | 5000009033 |
| Value Vibratory Plate, 20 kN, 500mm/19.5in | VP2050R | 5000009088 |
| Vibratory Soil Plate, 40 kN | VP40H | 5000009535 |
| Single Direction Asphalt Plate | VP2050RW | 5000009511 |
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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