The Wacker Neuson Gasket Tape is a genuine OEM sealing component designed for E5000 Ground Heaters, Pureheat Hydronic Heaters, and HI750G Indirect Air Heaters. Sourced directly from Wacker Neuson, this gasket tape delivers the correct material grade and compression characteristics required to maintain airtight and fluid-tight seals within these heater assemblies. It is a direct OEM replacement, confirmed for use across gas-burner, diesel-burner, and natural gas/LP heater configurations in the E5000 and HI750G series, as well as oil-burner and gas-burner variants of the Pureheat line.
Key Features
- Correct Sealing Material Grade — Genuine OEM gasket tape engineered to the compression and temperature ratings required by Wacker Neuson heater assemblies, ensuring a consistent, leak-free seal every time.
- Drop-In Replacement — Matches original dimensions and adhesion properties so the tape seats properly against mating surfaces without trimming or rework.
- Broad Heater Family Coverage — Verified fitment across E5000 Ground Heaters (gas and diesel burner), Pureheat Hydronic Heaters (oil and gas burner), and HI750G Indirect Air Heaters including skid-mounted and standard configurations.
- Combustion and Heat-Transfer Integrity — A properly sealed heater assembly maintains correct burner pressure and prevents heat loss; degraded or missing gasket tape can lead to flue gas leaks, reduced heating efficiency, and potential operational hazards.
- Fuel System Safety Relevance — In combustion-based heaters, maintaining an intact seal between burner and heat exchanger sections is critical to safe operation; using the correct OEM-spec tape supports the integrity of that seal.
Gasket tape is a compressible sealing material applied between mating surfaces in heater assemblies to prevent the escape of combustion gases, hot air, or heated fluid. In ground heaters and indirect-fired air heaters, it creates a reliable barrier at joints and access panels where rigid gaskets are impractical, conforming to surface irregularities under compression to hold a tight seal. When gasket tape deteriorates, becomes brittle, or is damaged during service, seals can fail — leading to reduced heating output, fuel inefficiency, or the leakage of combustion byproducts into the surrounding environment.
Part Details
| Part Number | 5000168618 |
|---|---|
| Old Part Number | 0168618 |
| Brand | Wacker Neuson |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Gasket Tape |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model | Machine Number |
|---|---|---|
| E5000 GROUND HEATER, W/GAS BURNER | E5000 | 5000620898, 5000620897, 5000620899 |
| HP252 | HP252 | 5000620249 |
| Pureheat Hydronic Heater, Oil Burner | Pureheat | 5000620245, 5000620246 |
| HEATER-IND,HI750 G,3X16 | HI750G | 5000620928, 5000620929 |
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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