Tornado Strike Foam 7 K62861973

Foam 7 (part# K62861973) is one of the nine acoustic foams in the motor compartment of the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U, cut for its own position in the stack.

Compatible Models for the Foam 7

• 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# K62861973, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Foam 7 does

On a battery machine, noise insulation has a second-order benefit that is easy to miss: a motor that is properly located and damped does not waste energy shaking the machine. The practical effect is small but real, and it is one more reason the factory bothers to specify nine separate shapes rather than one generic liner.

Signs the Foam 7 needs replacing

Inspect this piece for the same failure modes as the rest — hardness, crumbling, permanent compression, contamination. The particular thing worth noting is that foams rarely fail one at a time. If you are in the compartment because one piece has gone, look at all nine, because they have all done the same hours in the same heat.

Fitting the Foam 7

Battery out, cover off, photograph the arrangement. Replace the foam into its own space with no folding or forcing, confirm the motor is firmly held once everything is back, and start the cover screws by hand. Run the machine briefly and listen before it goes back into service.

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

Should I replace all nine foams at once?

Not automatically, but inspect all nine whenever the compartment is open. They age together, so one failed piece usually means the others are close behind. Ordering several at once saves opening the machine twice.

Does foam condition affect battery run time?

Only marginally. A badly located motor wastes a little energy shaking the machine, but the things that really cost run time are a clogged bag, a restricted airway and a worn brush roll.

How do I know which foam number I need?

Match the piece against the factory parts diagram on our Strike back-part page, or call 763-535-0770 and describe where it sits. We would rather identify it with you than have you order the wrong shape.

How do I order the Foam 7 (part# K62861973) or get help?

You can add the Foam 7 (part# K62861973) 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.