Screw #6-13 x 1 in (Plastite) 33194

The Screw #6-13 x 1 in (Plastite) (part# 33194) is a genuine Tacony OEM thread-forming screw for plastic, listed at (Model 93030).

Plastite is a thread form designed specifically for plastics. Its trilobular cross-section and wide thread pitch displace material rather than cutting it away, which gives a strong thread in a moulded boss while generating much less hoop stress than a conventional screw — the stress that splits bosses. That is why Tacony specifies it for housing panels rather than an ordinary sheet-metal screw of the same nominal size.

Drive it into the original hole, straight, and stop as soon as the head seats. Over-tightening a Plastite screw strips the formed thread, after which the screw spins and the panel never pulls down. Replace screws with a rounded recess or damaged thread lobes; if the boss itself has stripped, that is a housing repair rather than a fastener problem and a new screw will not fix it.

Compatible Models for the Screw #6-13 x 1 in (Plastite)

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series G

This is a generic Tacony fastener used across many machines. Fits many Tacony models — call 763-535-0770 to confirm fitment for your machine.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and stocks the genuine 33194 part. Browse the full Tornado 93030 main assembly parts, or read more on the Tornado manufacturer site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Plastite screw do on the Tornado 93030?

It is a thread-forming screw for plastic that fastens housing panels, forming its own thread in a moulded boss as it is driven.

Why Plastite rather than an ordinary screw?

Its trilobular form displaces plastic instead of cutting it, producing a strong thread with far less hoop stress. An ordinary screw in the same hole is much more likely to split the boss.

My screw spins without tightening — is the screw faulty?

Usually not. A spinning Plastite screw normally means the plastic boss has stripped. Fitting a new screw will not cure that; the boss needs repair.

How do I order the Plastite screw (part# 33194) or get help?

You can add the Screw #6-13 x 1 in (Plastite) (part# 33194) 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 Tacony 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.