Wessel-Werk TK286 Air-Driven Turbo Nozzle Vacuum Attachment (Black, 32mm). Manufactured by Wessel-Werk, a leading German supplier of vacuum cleaner nozzles and accessories, this specific model is a noise-optimized, highly efficient carpet cleaning head driven entirely by the vacuum's airflow, meaning it requires no extra electrical connection. This tools connects to standard 32mm (1 1/4") hose and wand extensions supplied with most major central vacuum systems and residential canister vacs. Adapters are available (32>35mm) to connect to European vacuums like Alto/Nilfisk, Miele, Festool and others. Made in Germany. Features include.....
- Turbine Geometry: Engineered explicitly to maintain high brush-roll spin velocity even when paired with modern, energy-efficient or low-airflow vacuum cleaners.
- Noise Optimization: Built with a specialized internal airflow channel design that dampens the typical high-pitched whistle of standard turbine-driven heads.
- Adjustable Suction: Features an integrated slide valve on top of the casing allowing the user to bypass airflow, adapting the head's agitation strength for low-pile carpets vs. delicate rugs. (base1-BL4)
The Wessel-Werk TK286 and Nilfisk 01710009 are functionally identical and share the same internal design. Nilfisk buys the tool directly from Wessel-Werk and private-labels it under as #01710009 for their commercial & cleanroom catalog. This floor tool is explicitly designated and named in Nilfisk's regulatory paperwork to satisfy the EPA's RRP mandate when dealing with lead during renovation, repair and painting. Per the EPA, a floor tool with a "beater-bar" such as the TK286 is required for carpet agitation on sites dealing with lead cleanup and abatement.
