Screw 8-32 x 1/2″ Flat Socket Cap X2708

The Screw 8-32 x 1/2″ Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) is a genuine Tacony OEM replacement part compatible with multiple models across the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite brands. It is a zinc-plated 8-32 flat-head socket cap screw, 1/2 inch long, and

Compatible Models for the Screw 8-32 x 1/2″ Flat Socket Cap

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

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

Socket cap screws are almost always replaced because the drive has been damaged rather than because the fastener has worn out. Check the hex socket for rounding before reusing one — a hex key that rocks in the socket means the next removal will cam out. Also look for galled or stretched threads and for a head that stands proud of its countersink, which indicates either a damaged seat or the wrong screw length fitted previously.

Replacement notes

Use a properly sized hex key fully seated in the socket; a worn or undersized key is what rounds these out. Because the flat head is a countersunk fit, do not substitute a pan-head or button-head screw — it will stand proud and can foul adjacent parts. Tighten until the head seats flush and stop; over-torquing into a plastic countersink will split the boss.

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 8-32 x 1/2" Flat Socket Cap do on the Tornado 93030?

It is a zinc-plated 8-32 flat-head socket cap screw, 1/2 inch long, used through the base, handle and switch-box assemblies. The flat head sits flush in a countersunk hole so nothing protrudes to catch, and the socket drive lets it be torqued in tight spaces.

How do I know if my Screw 8-32 x 1/2" Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) needs replacing?

Replace it if the hex socket is rounded, if the threads are galled or stripped, if the head no longer sits flush in its countersink, or if there is corrosion. A rounded socket is the most common failure and is best dealt with before it strands you mid-repair.

What models is the Screw 8-32 x 1/2" Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) compatible with?

The Screw 8-32 x 1/2″ Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) fits: Tornado 93030 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) — Series D, E, F, H and J; Tornado 93031 30″ Clean-Air Carpetkeeper (Wide Area) 230V; 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 8-32 x 1/2" Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) or get help?

You can add the Screw 8-32 x 1/2″ Flat Socket Cap (part# X2708) 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.