Steel Handle Tube B431-3504E
$8.99
Genuine Tacony B431-3504E powder-coated steel upper handle tube for the ULW platform: CleanMax Zoom ZM-200, ZM-400 and ZM-600, Riccar SupraLite RSL2 and RSL3, and Simplicity F3500.
The B431-3504E steel handle tube is the genuine powder-coated upper handle tube for the Tacony Ultra Light Weight commercial upright platform. It is the long steel spine of the handle, the part the operator grips and steers with, and it carries the upper handle hardware and cord hooks. It is a shared ULW part used across CleanMax Zoom, Riccar SupraLite, and Simplicity uprights.
Compatible Models for the B431-3504E Steel Handle Tube
- CleanMax Zoom ZM-200
- CleanMax Zoom ZM-400
- CleanMax Zoom ZM-600
- Riccar SupraLite RSL2, RSL3
- Simplicity F3500
The B431-3504E handle tube is a cross-brand ULW part used on the CleanMax Zoom ZM-200, ZM-400, and ZM-600, the Riccar SupraLite RSL2 and RSL3, and the Simplicity F3500. Because the same tube is used across brands, call us at 763-535-0770 with your model number and we will confirm it is the right handle tube before you order.
What the B431-3504E Handle Tube Does
The steel handle tube is the structural backbone of the upper handle. The operator pushes, pulls, and steers the whole machine through this tube, so it takes constant leverage and the occasional knock against door frames and furniture. It also provides the mounting points for the grip, the cord hooks, and the handle hardware. Tacony builds it from powder-coated steel rather than plastic precisely because it is a load-bearing part that has to stay straight and rigid over years of commercial use.
Signs You Need a New Handle Tube
Replace the B431-3504E if the tube is bent, kinked, or crimped so the handle no longer sits straight, if the powder coat has worn through and the steel is rusting, or if the mounting holes for the grip or cord hooks have deformed and no longer hold their hardware. A bent handle tube makes the machine awkward to steer and puts uneven stress on the lower handle joint, so it is worth replacing rather than living with.
Installation and Fit
Replacing the handle tube involves transferring the grip, cord hooks, and any internal wiring from the old tube to the new one and refitting it to the lower handle. Because it is a genuine ULW tube it matches the length, diameter, and hole pattern the platform requires. Our technicians at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 have been servicing CleanMax equipment since 1956. Browse more CleanMax Zoom handle and bag parts, or learn more at CleanMax.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the B431-3504E handle tube do?
It is the powder-coated steel upper handle tube, the structural spine of the handle that the operator grips and steers with. It also carries the grip and cord-hook hardware.
How do I know if my B431-3504E needs replacing?
Replace it if the tube is bent, kinked, or crimped, if the coating has worn through and the steel is rusting, or if the hardware mounting holes have deformed and no longer hold the grip or cord hooks.
What models is the B431-3504E handle tube compatible with?
It fits the CleanMax Zoom ZM-200, ZM-400 and ZM-600, the Riccar SupraLite RSL2 and RSL3, and the Simplicity F3500. Call 763-535-0770 to confirm your model.
How do I order the B431-3504E handle tube or get help?
You can add the B431-3504E handle tube 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 CleanMax, Riccar and Simplicity equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.
