Tornado Strike Foam 8 K62861983

Foam 8 (part# K62861983) is one of the nine numbered acoustic foams in the motor compartment of the Tornado Strike TV190-W10-U. It is one of the larger pieces in the set, which is reflected in the price.

Compatible Models for the Foam 8

• 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# K62861983, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Foam 8 does

The set works as a whole rather than as nine independent pieces: each foam closes off a particular path that noise would otherwise take out of the compartment. That is why a machine with eight good foams and one missing is not eight-ninths as quiet — the gap dominates. It is also why the factory bothers to number them.

Signs the Foam 8 needs replacing

Replace it when it has hardened, crumbled, permanently compressed, or soaked up oil or damp. A useful test is simply to press it: foam that does not spring back has lost its structure and is no longer absorbing sound, however intact it looks. Any foam that has been wet should be replaced rather than dried out.

Fitting the Foam 8

Disconnect the battery, remove the rear cover, and photograph the layout before disturbing it. Fit the piece into its own space, uncompressed and unfolded, and make sure it is not overlapping a neighbouring foam or a vent. Refit the cover with the screws hand-started and snug rather than tight.

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

Is a machine with one foam missing noticeably louder?

Yes, often more than people expect. Each foam closes off a particular escape path for noise, so a single gap tends to dominate what you hear.

One of my foams got wet. Can I dry it and refit it?

We would not. Foam that has been wet in a motor compartment holds damp against the motor and the housing, and it rarely recovers its structure. Replace it.

Why is this foam more expensive than the others?

It is a larger piece. Tacony prices each foam individually by size rather than charging a flat rate across the set.

How do I order the Foam 8 (part# K62861983) or get help?

You can add the Foam 8 (part# K62861983) 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.