The Wacker Neuson Upper Tube is a genuine OEM component designed for the IRFU45, IREN45, IRSEN45, IRflex45, and IRSE-FU45 series internal concrete vibrators. As a direct factory replacement, this part maintains the original assembly tolerances and connection geometry that these high-frequency vibrator systems depend on. It is compatible across a wide range of voltage configurations and hose lengths — including 5-meter, 7-meter, 10-meter, 15-meter, and 18-meter variants — covering both 115V and 230V models. Stocking the correct OEM part means no guesswork at the point of installation.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Dimensional Accuracy — Manufactured to Wacker Neuson's original specifications, ensuring the tube seats and couples correctly within the vibrator assembly without reworking or shimming.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to drop into place on IRFU45, IREN45, IRSEN45, IRflex45, and IRSE-FU45 series units, matching original mounting points and connection interfaces.
- Broad Series Compatibility — Covers 115V and 230V configurations across 5m, 7m, 8m, 10m, 15m, and 18m hose-length variants, including GV, Laser, and UK/US market models.
- Structural Integrity for High-Frequency Operation — The upper tube is the primary load-bearing and alignment component linking the converter to the vibrator head; a damaged or worn tube compromises vibration transmission and risks accelerated wear on connected components.
- Sourced Through Authorized Supply — Supplied as a genuine Wacker Neuson part, backed by the manufacturer's OEM parts network for traceability and consistent quality.
The upper tube on a Wacker Neuson internal concrete vibrator serves as the structural conduit connecting the power converter or motor housing to the vibrating head. It channels the drive force down into the poker head while protecting the internal flexible shaft or drive components from external damage and misalignment. When the upper tube becomes cracked, bent, or worn at its connection points, vibration efficiency drops, the flexible shaft inside is exposed to stress it wasn't designed to handle, and concrete consolidation becomes uneven — slowing pours and risking structural inconsistency in the finished slab.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000218502 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0218502 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Upper Tube |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| IRFU45/230/5 | IRFU45/230/5 | 5000610024 |
| IRFU45/230/5 CH | IRFU45/230/5 CH | 5000610253 |
| IRFU45/230/5GV | IRFU45/230/5GV | 5000610255 |
| IRSE-FU45/230 | IRSE-FU45/230 | 5000610256 |
| IREN45/250/5 | IREN45/250/5 | 5000008472 |
| IRSEN45/115Laser | IRSEN45/115Laser | 5000008648 |
| IRFU45/120/5 UK | IRFU45/120/5 UK | 5000610097 |
| Internal Vib. IREN 45/115 | IREN 45/115 | 5000008471 |
| Internal Vib. IREN 45/250GV | IREN 45/250 GV | 5000008626 |
| Internal Vib. IREN 38/250GV | IREN 38/250 GV | 5000008627 |
| IRFU45 Internal Vibrator, 115V, 1.8", 5 Meter | IRFU45/120/5 US | 5000610098 |
| IRSE-FU 45/230/03 | IRSE-FU45/230 Laser | 5000610257, 5100019680 |
| Int. Vib. w. Conv. IRFU 45/230 7m | IRFU 45/230 7m | 5000610259 |
| Int. Vib. w. Conv. IRFU 45/230 8m | IRFU 45/230 8m | 5000610260 |
| IRFU45/230/10 | IRFU45/230/10 | 5100008834 |
| IRFU45/120/10 UK | IRFU45/120/10 UK | 5100008935 |
| Internal Vib. IRSEN 45/115 | IRSEN 45/115 | 5000008601 |
| Internal Vib. IRSEN 45/250 | IRSEN 45/250 | 5000008653 |
| Internal Vib. IRSEN 45/250 GV | IRSEN 45/250 GV | 5000008658 |
| Internal Vib. IRSEN 38/250 GV | IRSEN 38/250 GV | 5000008659 |
| IREN45/250/18 | IREN45/250/18 | 5100040882 |
| IRFU45/230/15 | IRFU45/230/15 | 5100040886 |
| IRFU45/120/15 UK | IRFU45/120/15 UK | 5100040890 |
| High frequency internal vibrator with integrated converter IRFU45/120 GV GB | IRFU 45/120 GV GB | 5000610254 |
| Int. Vib. w. Conv. IRSE-FU 45/120 GB | IRSE-FU 45/120 GB | 5000610258 |
| IRSEFU 45 | IRSE-FU 45/120 US | 5000610261 |
| IRflex45/230/5 | IRflex45/230/5 | 5100025362 |
| IRflex45/230/10 | IRflex45/230/10 | 5100025363 |
| IRflex45/230/5r | IRflex45/230/5r | 5100025364 |
| IRflex45/230/10r | IRflex45/230/10r | 5100025365 |
| IRflex45/120/5 US | IRflex45/120/5 US | 5100025587 |
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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