Tornado Metal Upholstery Tool 500 PSI 98343

Genuine Tornado OEM metal upholstery tool rated to 500 p.s.i. (part# 98343). This is the heavy-duty upholstery head in the Tornado range — a metal body rather than a moulded plastic one, built for commercial work where a tool is used all day, dropped occasionally and run at real pressure. Where a plastic upholstery tool is a consumable, this one is equipment.

Metal body, 500 p.s.i., and why that combination exists

Two things kill upholstery tools: impact and pressure. A plastic head cracks at the cuff when the tool is dropped on a hard floor, and it starts to weep at the seams once the pump behind it is pushing hard. A metal body solves both, which is why this tool shows up on the commercial machines — the Marathon extractors, the Marathon Box Extractors, the Surge family, the ProSpot and PS-series spotters and the whole CarpetRinser/Dryer line. If you have replaced a plastic upholstery tool more than once, this is the answer.

Choosing between the upholstery tools

The double-chamber stainless tool (part# AA144DC) is rated to 300 p.s.i. and separates solution and recovery paths within one head, which gives a drier finish on fabric. This metal tool is rated higher at 500 p.s.i. and is the more robust body. Pick by the pressure your pump actually delivers first, then by whether a drier finish or a tougher tool matters more for your work.

When to replace it

A metal upholstery tool usually fails at the glide face or the jet rather than the body. Replace it when the face has burred enough to snag fabric, when the spray will not form an even fan after the jet has been cleaned, or when it leaks at the head under working pressure. Flush it with clean water at the end of a shift — dried solution in the jet is what ruins the spray pattern.

Compatible Models

• Tornado 98166 20″ Marathon 800 (8 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98168 20″ Marathon 1200 (12 Gallon, 115V)
• Tornado 98190 22″ Marathon 2000 (20 Gallon)
• Tornado 98252H Marathon Box Extractors
• Tornado 68225 ProSpot Carpet Spotter
• Tornado 98220 PS8220 Spotter
• Tornado 98221 PS8221 Spotter (Deluxe)
• Tornado 98225 PS8225 Spotter (Deluxe)
• Tornado 98240 Model 2-100 CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98242 Model 2-100 H Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98244 Model 2-500 Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado 98245 Model 2-500 H Professional CarpetRinser/Dryer (12 Gallon)
• Tornado TE060-G15-U Surge
• Tornado TE200-G15-U Surge 220
• Tornado TE251-G15-U Surge
• Tornado TE310-G15-U Surge

Not sure if this fits your machine? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model and serial number and we will confirm compatibility before you order.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the rest of the Tornado 98166 accessories and consumables, or see the current range at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the metal upholstery tool (part# 98343) different from a plastic one?

The body. A metal head survives being dropped on a hard floor and does not start weeping at the seams under pressure the way a moulded plastic tool does. It is rated to 500 p.s.i. and is intended for all-day commercial use rather than occasional work.

Should I buy the metal tool (part# 98343) or the double-chamber tool (part# AA144DC)?

Decide on pressure first. The metal tool is rated to 500 p.s.i. and is the tougher body; the double-chamber stainless tool is rated to 300 p.s.i. and separates the solution and recovery paths for a drier finish on fabric. Match the rating to your pump, then choose between durability and finish.

Which machines does the metal upholstery tool (part# 98343) fit?

The Tornado Marathon 800, 1200 and 2000, the Marathon Box Extractors, the Surge extractor family, the ProSpot and PS8220, PS8221 and PS8225 spotters, and the 2-100 and 2-500 CarpetRinser/Dryer machines.

How do I order the metal upholstery tool (part# 98343) or get help?

Call us at 763-535-0770 to order the metal upholstery tool (part# 98343) and we will confirm it against your machine first. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing floor-care equipment since 1956 and can check your serial number before anything ships.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.