Tornado Strike Bumper, Brush Housing K55210153

The Bumper (part# K55210153) runs around the front of the Tornado Strike’s brush housing and takes the knocks so the housing does not. On a commercial machine that spends its life working up to skirting boards, desk legs and door frames, this is a sacrificial part — it is meant to be scuffed, and it is meant to be replaced.

Compatible Models for the Bumper, Brush Housing

• Tornado Strike Cordless Upright Vacuum — Model TV190-W10-U

This is a Strike-only component: Tacony’s parts records list the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U as the single machine that takes part# K55210153, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Bumper, Brush Housing does

Two things depend on it. The obvious one is protecting the customer’s building: a soft bumper is what stops a steel-edged head from marking a painted wall or a veneered desk leg, and scuffing on skirting is one of the fastest ways for a cleaning contractor to lose a contract. The second is protecting the head itself — impact energy that is absorbed by the bumper is energy that never reaches the mounting bosses of the lower housing, which is a far more expensive moulding to replace.

Signs the Bumper, Brush Housing needs replacing

Change it when it is torn, split, or has pulled away from the housing at any point; when sections have gone hard and no longer compress; or when it is worn thin enough that the housing edge behind it touches first. Fresh marking on walls and furniture from a machine that never used to leave any is a bumper that has stopped doing its job, even if it still looks present.

Fitting the Bumper, Brush Housing

The bumper locates into a channel around the front of the housing and is held by its own fixings. Clear the channel of compacted grit and carpet fibre before fitting the new one — debris left in there stops the bumper seating and it will work loose again in weeks. Start it at one end and work round, checking it is fully home along its whole length rather than bridging over a corner.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. You can browse the rest of the machine on our Tornado Strike parts pages, and the manufacturer publishes specifications at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Bumper do on the Tornado Strike brush housing?

It absorbs impact at the front of the brush head, protecting skirting boards, furniture and door frames from marking, and protecting the lower housing’s mounting bosses from the shock that would otherwise crack them.

How do I know if my brush housing Bumper needs replacing?

Tears, splits, sections that have pulled away from the housing, or rubber that has gone hard and stopped compressing. Fresh scuff marks on walls and furniture from a machine that never used to leave any is the practical test.

What models is the Bumper, Brush Housing (part# K55210153) compatible with?

The Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U cordless upright vacuum, and only that machine. Tacony’s parts records list no other model that takes part# K55210153.

How do I order the Bumper, Brush Housing (part# K55210153) or get help?

You can add the Bumper, Brush Housing (part# K55210153) 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.