Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in (11240 / X9370)

The Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in is a genuine Tacony OEM machine screw used in the assembly of the Tornado CK 3030 wide-area vacuum (Model 93030). Tacony carries a different number depending on the machine’s series, so this listing holds both: 11240 for Series D and E, and X9370 for Series J. Choose your series above to identify the correct part number. It is a genuine Tacony OEM part shared across CleanMax, Powr-Flite and Tornado machines — see the full compatibility list below.

This is one of the small fasteners that holds the machine together rather than one that does a job of its own, but it earns its place on the parts diagram. A wide-area vacuum runs a brush motor and a vacuum motor continuously, and everything bolted to the chassis is being shaken the entire time the machine is switched on. Screws back out, drive recesses round off when a worn bit is used on them, and threads gall when a fastener is cross-started into an alloy boss. Fitting the right screw, to the right length, is what keeps a cover sitting flat instead of buzzing loose over a season.

Length matters as much as thread here. A #10-24 screw longer than half an inch can bottom out or foul something behind the panel; a shorter one will not pick up enough thread to hold. If you are replacing a handful of fasteners after a strip-down, replace them with the correct Tacony number rather than making up the count from a hardware-store box — mixed finishes corrode at different rates and mixed head styles make the next service harder.

Compatible Models for the Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series J
• CleanMax CM-WAV
• Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum

Many Tacony fasteners and components are shared more widely across the Tornado, CleanMax, Riccar, Simplicity and Powr-Flite ranges; if your machine is not listed, call us at 763-535-0770 and we will confirm before you order.

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

Pricing: neither 11240 nor X9370 is currently carried in the online dealer catalogue, so this page is listed for identification. Call 763-535-0770 and we will source the screw for your series and quote you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in do on the Tornado 93030?

It is a half-inch #10-24 machine screw used to fasten covers, brackets and housing panels on the CK 3030. both on the full-assembly diagram. It is a structural fastener rather than a wear part — its job is to hold a panel flat and stay tight under the vibration the brush motor puts into the chassis.

Which part number do I need, 11240 or X9370?

Choose by series. Series D and E use 11240; Series J uses X9370. Both are #10-24 x 1/2 in screws but Tacony lists them separately, and the head style and finish are not necessarily identical — order the number listed for your series rather than substituting.

How do I know if my Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in needs replacing?

Replace any screw with a chewed or cammed-out drive recess, a stripped or galled thread, a bent shank, or heavy corrosion. Also replace one that will no longer pull a panel tight — that usually means the thread in the mating part has gone, so check the female thread too before refitting. It is worth keeping a few spares: these are the screws most often lost during a brush or belt change.

How do I order the Screw #10-24 x 1/2 in (part# 11240 or X9370) or get help?

Neither screw is currently listed in the online dealer catalogue, so no price is shown. Select your series above to confirm the number you need, then 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.