Suction Inlet Gasket Z19

Suction Inlet Gasket (Z19)

The Z19 suction inlet gasket is the flexible seal that closes the joint between the nozzle inlet and the suction path on Tacony commercial uprights. It ensures that the vacuum pulls its full airflow through the brushroll nozzle instead of leaking air around the connection, which is what keeps pickup strong at the floor.

A hardened, flattened or missing inlet gasket is a frequent cause of weak suction and whistling air leaks, because unmetered air entering at the seal robs the nozzle of the negative pressure it needs to lift dirt from carpet. Replacing the Z19 with the genuine gasket restores the airtight seal and the machine’s rated cleaning performance. Because this same seal is used across the CleanMax Pro-Series, the equivalent Carpet Pro models and the Tornado CK 14/1 commercial uprights, a single genuine part number covers all of them.

Compatible Models

This genuine Tacony component is engineered to fit the following machines:

CleanMax

• CleanMax CMP-3N
• CleanMax CMP-3T
• CleanMax CMP-3QD
• CleanMax CMPS-QDZ

Carpet Pro

• Carpet Pro CPU-3N
• Carpet Pro CPU-3QD

Tornado

• Tornado CK 14/1 (model 98145)
• Tornado CK 14/1 QD (model 98174)

Fitment is confirmed against Tacony PartSmart Where-Used records. If your model is not listed above, contact us with your model number before ordering.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Z19 suction inlet gasket do?

It seals the connection at the nozzle inlet so the vacuum draws its full airflow through the brushroll rather than leaking air around the joint, keeping suction strong at the floor.

Could a bad Z19 gasket cause weak suction?

Yes. A flattened, hardened or missing inlet gasket lets unmetered air leak into the suction path, which reduces pickup at the nozzle. Fitting a genuine Z19 restores the airtight seal.

Which machines use the Z19 gasket?

The Z19 fits CleanMax CMP-3N, CMP-3T, CMP-3QD and CMPS-QDZ, the matching Carpet Pro CPU-3N and CPU-3QD, and Tornado CK 14/1 commercial uprights.

Order the genuine Z19 suction inlet gasket today, or contact Twin City Vacuum if you need help confirming the correct seal for your upright.