The Wacker Neuson is a genuine OEM Screw M5 X 16 designed for the GS12Ai 50Hz Portable Generator. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this fastener matches the exact thread pitch, head geometry, and material grade specified for the original assembly. Genuine OEM status means is the same component installed at the factory — no guesswork on sizing or compatibility with your GS12Ai.
Key Features
- Correct Thread Specification: — M5 x 16 metric threading matches the original tapped hole precisely, ensuring full thread engagement without risk of cross-threading or stripping.
- Genuine OEM Component: — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original material and hardness grade, so the fastener holds torque values consistent with the designed clamping force for your generator assembly.
- Direct Fitment for GS12Ai: — Verified for the GS12Ai 50Hz Portable Generator, making part selection straightforward and eliminating the need to measure or cross-reference generic hardware.
- Structural Integrity Maintained: — A properly spec'd fastener keeps panels, brackets, and components securely seated under the vibration loads typical of generator operation; an undersized or incorrect screw can work loose over time and compromise the assembly.
- Electrical Safety Relevance: — On generator equipment, fasteners securing electrical enclosures and grounding points must meet dimensional and conductivity requirements; using the correct OEM screw supports proper enclosure integrity and grounding continuity.
An M5 x 16 screw is a metric fastener with a 5 mm nominal thread diameter and a 16 mm shank length, used to clamp and secure components within the generator assembly. In portable generator applications, fasteners like this one are found on panel covers, bracket mounts, and internal component housings where vibration can gradually loosen incorrectly spec'd hardware. When a screw of the wrong length or thread pitch is used, it can bottom out before achieving full clamping force or strip the receiving thread — leading to loose components and potential service interruptions.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000160146 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0160146 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Screw M5 X 16 |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| 50Hz Portable Generator 12 kVA | GS12Ai | 5000009108 |
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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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