Tornado Strike Glide Sole Assembly K41011240

The Glide Sole Assembly (part# K41011240) is the wear face on the underside of the Tornado Strike’s brush head — the surface that actually rides on the floor. Tacony supplies it complete, with its wheels and their screws and the squeegee already fitted, which is the sensible way to buy it because those components wear together.

Compatible Models for the Glide Sole Assembly

• 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# K41011240, so there is no cross-model substitution to worry about when you order it.

What the Glide Sole Assembly does

The sole sets the gap between the brushroll and the floor and carries the weight of the head. A fresh sole glides; a worn one drags, which makes the machine heavier to push, wastes battery on every pass and lets the head sit low enough for the roll to scrub rather than sweep. The squeegee along its edge is what keeps the airflow working close to the floor instead of leaking in from the sides, and the wheels set the ride height at the back of the head.

Signs the Glide Sole Assembly needs replacing

Replace the assembly when the sole is visibly worn through or grooved, when the machine has become noticeably harder to push on carpet, when the squeegee edge is torn, hardened or no longer contacts the floor along its length, or when a wheel is flat-spotted, seized or missing. Uneven wear from one side to the other is worth investigating before fitting a new one — that usually points at the lower housing rather than the sole.

Fitting the Glide Sole Assembly

With the head turned over, remove the retaining screws and lift the old sole away. Clean the mating face and clear packed fibre from the wheel pockets before fitting. Because the assembly arrives complete, the squeegee and wheels do not need transferring — seat the new sole flat, start every screw by hand, and tighten evenly so it pulls down without a bow. Stand the head on a flat surface afterwards and check the sole sits level.

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 Glide Sole Assembly do on the Tornado Strike?

It is the wear face under the brush head. It carries the head’s weight, sets the gap between brushroll and floor, and its squeegee keeps airflow sealed to the floor. It comes complete with wheels, screws and squeegee.

How do I know if my Glide Sole Assembly needs replacing?

A sole worn through or grooved, a machine that has become hard to push on carpet, a torn or hardened squeegee that no longer touches the floor along its length, or a wheel that is flat-spotted, seized or missing.

What models is the Glide Sole Assembly (part# K41011240) 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# K41011240.

How do I order the Glide Sole Assembly (part# K41011240) or get help?

You can add the Glide Sole Assembly (part# K41011240) 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.