Tornado Spacer 1/4″ Delrin 19190

Delrin rather than metal, and that is the specification rather than a detail. Part number 19190 is the genuine Tacony 1/4 inch Delrin spacer, used widely across the Tacony range.

Compatible Models for the Spacer 1/4″ Delrin

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.

Delrin is chosen where a spacer has to hold a dimension without galling against what it touches and without corroding in standing solution. A steel spacer of the same length in the same place will seize to its fastener over a couple of seasons and take the fastener with it on removal. That is the trade-off being made, and it is why substituting a metal one is a false economy even though it looks like an upgrade.

The downside is that Delrin is not as stiff as steel and it will not take an over-torqued fastener. Crushed spacers are the commonest fault here: a spacer compressed beyond its yield is permanently shorter, so whatever it was holding apart is now closer together, and the consequence appears somewhere else in the assembly as a misalignment nobody can account for.

Measure rather than inspect. A crushed spacer looks normal — it is a plain cylinder either way. Compare its length against a new one, or against its partner if the assembly uses a pair. A difference you can feel with a vernier is enough to matter.

The other failure is absence. Spacers fall out during a strip-down, roll away and are not missed, and the joint goes back together without one. If you are chasing a misalignment that appeared after a previous repair, count the spacers before replacing anything more expensive.

Fit in its original position with clean faces, and tighten the fastener to the correct torque rather than as hard as it goes. Never substitute a stack of washers — a stack compresses, every interface is a place for the assembly to shift, and the effective length changes with torque.

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 Delrin spacer 19190 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.

Why Delrin rather than a metal spacer?

Because it holds its dimension without galling against what it touches and without corroding in standing detergent. A steel spacer in the same place seizes to its fastener over a couple of seasons and takes the fastener with it on removal, so a metal substitute is a false economy even though it looks like an upgrade.

How do I know a spacer has been crushed?

Measure it. A crushed spacer looks completely normal because it is a plain cylinder either way. Compare its length against a new one, or against its partner if the assembly uses a pair — a difference you can feel with a vernier is enough to throw the alignment of whatever it holds apart.

How do I order the Spacer 1/4″ Delrin (part# 19190) or get help?

You can add the Spacer 1/4″ Delrin (part# 19190) 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.