Tornado Strike Covering Strip, Handle K50301363

The Covering Strip (part# K50301363) is the trim that runs along the Tornado Strike’s handle, closing the seam between the two shell halves and covering the fixings underneath.

Compatible Models for the Covering Strip, Handle

• 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# K50301363, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Covering Strip, Handle does

It is not purely cosmetic. The strip keeps dust, lint and cleaning-solution overspray out of the handle joint and away from the fixing heads, which is what stops those fixings corroding in place and turning a five-minute handle service into a drilling job. It also removes a hard edge from the part of the machine an operator grips, and it stops the joint catching on clothing.

Signs the Covering Strip, Handle needs replacing

Replace it when it has lifted at either end, when it is cracked or has pieces missing, when it has gone brittle and no longer follows the handle contour, or when it has been lost entirely — which is common, because it is the first thing removed during a handle repair and the easiest to leave on the bench.

Fitting the Covering Strip, Handle

The strip locates into the handle seam and presses home along its length. Clean the channel first: old adhesive, grit and lint all stop it seating, and a strip that is not fully home lifts again quickly. Start at one end and work along, checking it is flush the whole way rather than bridging at a corner. Do this after any handle fixings are fully tightened, not before.

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 Covering Strip do on the Tornado Strike handle?

It closes the seam between the two handle shell halves and covers the fixings, keeping dust and cleaning chemicals out of the joint and off the fixing heads, and removing a hard edge from the grip area.

How do I know if my Covering Strip needs replacing?

It has lifted at an end, cracked, gone brittle so it no longer follows the handle contour, lost pieces, or gone missing after a previous handle repair.

What models is the Covering Strip, Handle (part# K50301363) 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# K50301363.

How do I order the Covering Strip, Handle (part# K50301363) or get help?

You can add the Covering Strip, Handle (part# K50301363) 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.