CleanMax ZM-700 Steel Agitator Short Brush Strip

The ZM-700 Steel Agitator Short Brush Strip is the short replaceable bristle insert that fits into the steel agitator of the CleanMax ZM-700 commercial battery upright. It is offered in three stiffness options — Natural (softest, part# B013-0400), White (softer, part# B013-0301B), and Nylon (standard, part# B013-1000) — so you can match the bristle stiffness to your carpet.

Compatible Models for the ZM-700 Steel Agitator Short Brush Strip

This is a genuine Tacony OEM part for the CleanMax ZM-700 steel agitator. The brush strips are shared across the CleanMax steel-agitator family; broader fitment (including ZM-800) is not yet verified against PartSmart, so call 763-535-0770 to confirm the correct strips and stiffness for your machine.

What the ZM-700 Steel Agitator Short Brush Strip does

The short brush strip slides into a channel on the steel agitator, and its bristle row contacts and grooms the carpet as the agitator spins, loosening embedded dirt for the airflow to carry away. Offering three stiffnesses lets a facility tune the machine: natural bristles for delicate or soft-surface carpet, standard nylon for durable commercial loop, and the white grade in between. Because the strips are replaceable inserts, the bristles can be renewed without replacing the whole steel agitator — an economical, standards-based design for a machine that runs for hours a day.

Signs the ZM-700 Steel Agitator Short Brush Strip needs replacing

Replace the brush strips when the bristles are visibly worn down, splayed, or shorter than the agitator’s vanes, or when carpet grooming and pickup fall off even with good suction and belt tension. Because the agitator uses matched short and long strips, replace them as a set and in the same stiffness so the agitator stays balanced and grooms evenly across its width.

Installation and fit

Power down the machine and remove the steel agitator from the nozzle. Slide the worn short strip out of its channel, choose the matching stiffness, slide the new strip fully in, and refit the agitator, spinning it by hand to confirm the strip is seated and the roller is balanced. Twin City Vacuum has sold and serviced CleanMax equipment since 1956, and every part is sourced directly from Tacony. Browse more CleanMax parts, or learn more at CleanMax.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Short Brush Strip do on the CleanMax ZM-700 steel agitator?

It is a replaceable bristle insert in the steel agitator whose bristle row contacts and grooms the carpet as the agitator spins, loosening embedded dirt for the airflow to remove. It comes in three stiffness options to match carpet type.

How do I know if my ZM-700 Short Brush Strip needs replacing?

Replace it when the bristles are worn down, splayed, or shorter than the agitator vanes, or when grooming and pickup fall off despite good suction and belt tension. Replace the short and long strips together in the same stiffness.

What stiffness options and part numbers does the Short Brush Strip come in?

Three options: Natural (softest, B013-0400), White (softer, B013-0301B), and Nylon (standard, B013-1000). Choose the stiffness that matches your carpet; call 763-535-0770 if you are unsure.

How do I order the Short Brush Strip or get help?

Choose your stiffness option (Natural, White, or Nylon) on this page and add the Short Brush Strip to your cart, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing CleanMax equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right strips for your carpet and machine.

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