The Wacker Neuson Nut M8 Spring Stop is a genuine OEM fastener designed for the DPU 7060SC, DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plates. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this part meets the exact specifications of the original hardware used on these machines. As a genuine OEM component, it threads and torques exactly as the factory-installed hardware, ensuring a secure fit without guesswork. Keep a spare on hand — small fasteners like this are often the difference between a plate compactor back in service and one sitting idle on the job.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Fastener Grade — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original torque and thread specification, so the nut seats and holds with the same clamp load as the part it replaces.
- Spring-Stop Locking Design — The spring-stop (prevailing torque) profile resists loosening under the continuous vibration loads generated by reversible vibratory plates, maintaining secure joint integrity over extended use.
- Direct Hardware Match — M8 thread pitch and profile match the original stud or bolt engagement point exactly, allowing straightforward hand-start installation with no chasing or thread correction needed.
- Broad DPU 7060 Series Compatibility — Confirmed fit across the DPU 7060SC (remote control), DPU 7060Fe, and DPU 7060Fet reversible vibratory plate models, covering the full 70 kN output range of this series.
- Vibration Integrity — On high-frequency compaction equipment, a failed or missing locking nut can allow critical assemblies to shift or come loose mid-operation; replacing a worn nut promptly keeps all fastened joints at rated holding strength.
A spring-stop nut — also known as a prevailing torque nut — uses a deformed or interference thread section that grips the mating bolt or stud without relying on additional locking hardware. On vibratory compaction equipment like the DPU 7060 series, fasteners are subjected to constant high-frequency oscillation that would quickly back out a standard nut. The spring-stop design counteracts this by maintaining a consistent clamping force throughout operation. When this nut wears, strips, or goes missing, the joint it secures loses that resistance to vibration-induced loosening, which can lead to component movement, accelerated wear on surrounding parts, or loss of function in the assembly it holds together.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000204622 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0204622 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Nut M8 Spring Stop |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| Reversible Vibratory Plate, 70 kN, Remote Control | DPU 7060SC | 5000008927 |
| DPU 7060Fe | DPU 7060Fe | 5000610236 |
| DPU7060Fet | DPU 7060Fet | 5000610237 |
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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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