Tornado Strike Foam 6 K62861963

Foam 6 (part# K62861963) is one of the nine numbered acoustic foams that fill the motor compartment of the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U. Tacony numbers each piece because each is a different shape for a different space.

Compatible Models for the Foam 6

• 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# K62861963, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Foam 6 does

These foams are the reason a machine that moves this much air is as unobtrusive as it is. They also keep fine dust that gets past the filtration from settling directly onto the motor body, which is a secondary benefit people notice only when the foams are gone and the motor starts running hot and dirty.

Signs the Foam 6 needs replacing

If a foam comes out grey and heavy rather than clean and light, it has been catching dust that should have been stopped upstream. That is worth investigating: an overfull bag, a split bag, or a missing HEPA cartridge all send dust into the motor compartment. Replace the foam, but check the filtration chain as well, or the new one will look the same in a month.

Fitting the Foam 6

With the battery out and the rear cover off, vacuum or wipe the compartment clean before fitting new foam — putting clean foam into a dirty compartment wastes it. Fit the piece into its own space without folding it, then reassemble and check the machine sounds as it should under load.

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

My foams came out full of dust. What does that mean?

Dust is getting past the filtration. Check that the fleece bag is intact and properly seated, that the HEPA cartridge is fitted and not split, and that the filter cover seal is doing its job. Dust in the motor compartment is always a symptom of something upstream.

Do the foams filter the air?

No. They are not filters and they are not in the airway. The fleece bag and the HEPA cartridge do the filtering; the foams deal with noise and vibration.

Is it worth replacing foam that is only dusty rather than damaged?

If it still springs back and has not hardened, cleaning the compartment and refitting it is reasonable. If it has gone heavy, greasy or stiff, replace it.

How do I order the Foam 6 (part# K62861963) or get help?

You can add the Foam 6 (part# K62861963) 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.