Tornado Cable Clamp 18717

A cable clamp is the screwed-down version of a routing clip: a saddle that clamps a cable or a bundle to the chassis with a fastener through it. Part number 18717 is the genuine Tacony cable clamp, used across a wide run of Tacony machines.

Compatible Models for the Cable Clamp

This part is shared across a wide run of Tacony machines. On the Marathon 1200 family it is fitted to:

• Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained Carpet Extractor
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 Carpet Extractor (12 Gallon, 115V) — all series
• Fits many other Tacony machines — call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm fitment for your machine.

Where a machine uses a screwed clamp rather than an adhesive clip, it is usually because that run matters — a mains cable, a bundle carrying real current, or a lead that passes close to something hot or moving. Treat a missing or broken one as a fault to fix rather than a cosmetic detail.

Size is the bundle, not the wire. A clamp that is too large lets the cable slide through it, which defeats the point and lets the run drift toward whatever it was being held away from. One that is too small pinches the insulation when the fastener is tightened, which is worse: a clamp squeezing a mains cable is a slow-motion insulation failure.

That is the tightening rule too. Firm enough that the cable cannot be pulled through by hand, and no more. Over-tightening a cable clamp is one of the few ways to damage a cable while trying to protect it.

Check the cable where the old clamp sat. A clamp that has been over-tight, or one that has been loose and allowed the cable to saw back and forth, leaves a mark — and a cable with an indentation or a flattened section at the clamp point should be inspected carefully before the machine goes back to work.

Refit in the original position. Photographing the routing and clamp positions before a strip-down is the cheapest insurance against a re-run that touches the motor housing and chafes through in a season.

Browse every assembly for this machine on the Tornado 98168 Marathon 1200 parts hub, and see the manufacturer’s range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What machines does the cable clamp 18717 fit?

It is fitted to the Tornado 98168 12 Gallon Self Contained carpet extractor and the 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 in all series, and it is shared across many other Tacony machines. Call 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm fitment before you order.

How tight should a cable clamp be?

Firm enough that the cable cannot be pulled through by hand, and no more. Over-tightening is one of the few ways to damage a cable while trying to protect it — a clamp squeezing a mains cable is a slow-motion insulation failure.

Does the size of the clamp matter?

Yes, and it is sized to the bundle rather than to a single wire. Too large and the cable slides through, letting the run drift toward whatever it was being held away from. Too small and it pinches the insulation as the fastener is tightened.

How do I order the Cable Clamp (part# 18717) or get help?

You can add the Cable Clamp (part# 18717) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.