Tornado Tempest Fixing Strap Metal Anchor K50979680

This is the metal anchor that the Tornado Tempest fixing strap attaches to. Tacony’s dealer record names it Metal Anchor, Fixing Strap; the printed parts book calls the same number Strap Plate. Two are fitted per machine.

What the Fixing Strap Metal Anchor Does

The anchors give the strap something solid to pull against. Straps on a machine like this are under tension all the time the machine is working, and that tension has to end somewhere that will not fatigue. The anchor spreads the load into the housing rather than letting the strap tear at a single mounting point.

Where It Sits on the Machine

The pair are fitted to the housing on the Tempest handle and frame diagram, working with the M10 strap screw and strap nut.

Compatible Models for the Fixing Strap Metal Anchor

• Tornado Tempest Wide-Area Cordless Carpet Vacuum Sweeper — Model TV400-W26-U

When to Replace It

Replace an anchor that is bent, cracked, or has elongated its mounting hole. The symptom is a strap that will not stay tight, or that pulls visibly out of line when tensioned. If a strap has been failing repeatedly, look at the anchor before buying another strap — a distorted anchor will keep chewing them.

Fitting Notes

Fit the anchor before the strap and tighten its hardware fully, then tension the strap. Check the strap pulls square against the anchor face rather than dragging over an edge, because a strap loaded over a corner will wear through where it bends.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956. Browse the full Tornado Tempest parts range, or see the Tornado Tempest TV400-W26-U machine. Manufacturer information is at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The parts book calls this a Strap Plate. Is that the same part?

Yes. Tacony’s dealer system names K50979680 Metal Anchor, Fixing Strap and the printed parts book prints Strap Plate against the same number. One part, two names in Tacony’s own records.

My strap keeps coming loose. Do I need the anchor or the strap?

Check the anchor first. If the mounting hole has elongated or the anchor is bent, the strap can never hold proper tension and a new strap will loosen just as quickly. If the anchor is straight and solid, the strap or its hardware is the more likely cause.

How do I order the Fixing Strap Metal Anchor (part# K50979680) or get help?

Order the Fixing Strap Metal Anchor right here on this page, or call Twin City Vacuum at 763-535-0770 and give us part number K50979680. We have been a Tornado dealer since 1956, we stock Tempest parts, and we can confirm the part against your machine before it ships. You can also visit the store at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.