Metal End Cap B013-1600

The Brushroll Metal End Cap (part# B013-1600) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part compatible with 22 models from 4 Tacony brands (Tornado, Riccar, Simplicity and CleanMax). Made by Tacony, the B013-1600 is used across Tornado, Riccar, Simplicity and CleanMax models — see the full Compatible Models list below.

On the Tornado Roam / 97300 / 97300C, the end cap fits over the end of the agitator, holding the bearing in place and providing a hard, wear-resistant surface where the brushroll seats in its holder. A sound metal cap keeps the bearing captured and the brush end true so the roller spins smoothly under the belt’s load.

Replace the metal end cap if it is cracked, deformed, or worn loose, or if the brushroll has play or noise at that end. A damaged cap lets the bearing shift and the brush wobble, which throws off belt tracking and wears the surrounding parts. Renew it with the bearing when servicing the brushroll ends.

Compatible Models for the Brushroll Metal End Cap

Part# B013-1600 is a genuine Tacony component shared across multiple brands. It is confirmed compatible with the following models:

• Tornado: Roam 97300, Roam 97300C
• Riccar: R10CV, R10D, R10P, R10S, R10SAND, R17, R50TAP, PRIMAP, RSL5, RSL5C
• Simplicity: S10CV, S10D, S10P, S10SAND, SC10CV, WONDERP, F3700, F3700C
• CleanMax: Zoom ZM-700, Zoom ZM-800

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956, and the Brushroll Metal End Cap (part# B013-1600) ships from our shop at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428. Browse the complete Tornado Roam 97300 / 97300C parts catalog for matching components, or view the machine on the manufacturer’s site at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the job of the metal end cap on the Roam brushroll?

The metal end cap (part# B013-1600) closes the end of the brushroll and gives the bearing a hard, durable seat, so the roller stays concentric and does not chew out its own end over thousands of run hours. Because it is metal rather than moulded plastic, it resists the heat and wear that build up right at the bearing.

My brushroll wobbles or the end looks chewed up — could the end cap be the cause?

Yes. When the metal end cap cracks or the bearing seat wears oval, the brushroll develops end play and begins to wobble, which shows up as uneven brush wear and a rattling agitator. Replacing the cap restores a tight bearing seat without having to buy a whole new brushroll.

Do I have to buy a whole new agitator, or can I just replace the end cap?

The end cap is sold on its own, so you can rebuild a worn brushroll instead of replacing the entire steel agitator assembly. It presses onto the end of the roller and captures the bearing, so a cap plus a bearing is often all a tired brushroll needs.

Which vacuums does the metal end cap (part# B013-1600) fit?

It fits the Tornado Roam 97300 and 97300C and is a shared Tacony agitator component used across the matching Riccar, Simplicity and CleanMax cordless uprights built on the same brushroll — see the Compatible Models list above for the full range.

Questions about the Brushroll Metal End Cap (part# B013-1600)? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.