The Wacker Neuson 5000158126 Mechanical Seal Silicon Carbide is a genuine OEM component designed for the PT3 series 75mm/3-inch self-priming centrifugal trash pumps, including the PT3, PT3A, PT3H, and PT3V models. Sourced directly through Wacker Neuson's authorized parts program, the part ensures a direct, drop-in fit with no guesswork on compatibility. This seal is precision-matched to the pump housing and impeller shaft dimensions specified for the PT3 family, covering a wide range of machine numbers across the lineup.
Key Features
- Silicon Carbide Seal Face — Silicon carbide construction delivers superior abrasion resistance against the slurry, grit, and particulate-laden fluids that PT3 series trash pumps handle daily.
- Genuine OEM Component — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's exact pump shaft tolerances and face-load specifications, so the seal seats and compresses correctly the first time.
- Broad PT3 Series Coverage — Confirmed fitment across PT3, PT3A, PT3H, and PT3V pump variants, including multiple machine configurations within each model family.
- Leak-Free Pump Operation — A correctly functioning mechanical seal keeps water and abrasive slurry from migrating past the impeller shaft, protecting bearings and maintaining full pump output pressure.
- Fuel and Fluid Safety — A worn or failed mechanical seal allows fluid bypass around the shaft, which can lead to bearing contamination, seal housing damage, and uncontrolled fluid discharge — replacing promptly with the correct OEM seal is essential for safe pump operation.
A mechanical seal is the dynamic sealing interface between the rotating impeller shaft and the stationary pump housing. It uses two precision-lapped faces — one rotating with the shaft, one fixed — held together under controlled spring pressure to block fluid from escaping along the shaft. In a trash pump like the PT3 series, the seal is constantly exposed to abrasive debris suspended in the pumped fluid, making material grade critical. When a mechanical seal wears out or fails, the result is shaft-area leakage, loss of prime, and rapid bearing deterioration — ultimately taking the pump out of service entirely.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000158126 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0158126 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Mechanical Seal Silicon Carbide |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Models | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 75mm/3in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT3A | 5000009098, 5000009101, 5000009240, 5000620800 |
| 75mm/3in Centrifugal Trash Pum p | PT3V | 5000009241, 5000009102 |
| PT3 Pump | PT3 | 5000009321, 5000620726, 5000009322, 5000009323 |
| PT3H Pump | PT3H | 5000009100, 5000009103, 5000009242, 5100014963, 5100014964 |
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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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