Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4″ (Plastite) 33117

The Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4″ (Plastite) (part# 33117) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part compatible with multiple models across the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite brands. It is a #6-13 thread-forming Plastite screw, 1-1/4 inches long, used in the plastic bosses of the handle and switch-box assembly, and on the current Series J parts breakdown

Compatible Models for the Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4″ (Plastite)

• Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series H and J
• Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J
• CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum
• Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum

These machines are built on the same wide-area platform under different brands and share the great majority of their parts.

This is a general-purpose Tacony fastener used across many machines and product families. The models listed above are the ones relevant to the Tornado 93030 Carpetkeeper. Fits many Tacony models — call 763-535-0770 to confirm fitment for your machine.

Symptoms that the screw needs replacing

Thread-forming screws are usually replaced because of damage during disassembly rather than wear in service. Look for a rounded or cammed-out drive recess, burring or flattening of the thread crests, or visible corrosion. If the screw turns but the joint stays loose, the plastic boss has most likely stripped — a longer screw is not the fix, and over-torquing a replacement will split the boss.

Replacement notes

Drive Plastite screws slowly and stop as soon as the head seats; these threads form the plastic rather than cut it, and an impact driver will strip the boss in one pass. When reinstalling into an existing hole, turn the screw backwards until you feel it drop into the original thread, then drive it forward so you follow the formed thread instead of cutting a second one.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. All parts are sourced directly from Tacony, the manufacturer of Tornado, CleanMax, Riccar, Simplicity and Powr-Flite. Browse the full Tornado 93030 Carpetkeeper main assembly parts list, or see more wide area vacuum parts. Manufacturer information is available at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4" (Plastite) do on the Tornado 93030?

It is the thread-forming Plastite screw that secures the handle and switch-box plastics on the 19984 handle assembly. Plastite screws cut their own thread into plastic bosses and are designed to be reinstalled into the same hole without stripping it.

How do I know if my Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4" (Plastite) (part# 33117) needs replacing?

Replace it if the head is cammed out, if the screw spins without drawing the parts together, or if it no longer holds torque. A screw that spins freely usually means the plastic boss has stripped rather than the screw, so inspect the boss before assuming the fastener is at fault.

What models is the Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4" (Plastite) (part# 33117) compatible with?

The Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4″ (Plastite) (part# 33117) fits: Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series H and J; Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V — Series J; CleanMax CM-WAV Wide Area Vacuum; and Powr-Flite PF2030 30-Inch Wide Area Commercial Vacuum. If your machine is not on this list, call 763-535-0770 and we will confirm it against your serial number before you order.

How do I order the Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4" (Plastite) (part# 33117) or get help?

You can add the Screw #6-13 x 1-1/4″ (Plastite) (part# 33117) 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.