{"product_id":"vpi-industries-replacement-vacuum-tube","title":"VPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube","description":"\u003c!-- ======================================================\n     VPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube — AL (bh-*) HTML\n     Two-Column Layout (Overview left \/ Specifications right)\n     Long-tail keyword used 5×: “VPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube”\n     ====================================================== --\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .bh-wrap{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;padding:1rem 1.25rem;line-height:1.6}\n  .bh-title{font-size:3rem;margin:.25rem 0 1rem}\n  .bh-sub{font-style:italic;margin:0 0 1.25rem}\n  .bh-grid{display:grid;gap:1.25rem}\n  @media(min-width:900px){.bh-grid{grid-template-columns:1.3fr .7fr;align-items:start}}\n  .bh-section{margin:2rem 0}\n  .bh-section h2{margin-top:0}\n  .bh-bullets{list-style:disc;padding-left:1.25rem;margin:.5rem 0 0}\n  .bh-specs{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse}\n  .bh-specs th,.bh-specs td{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;padding:.65rem;vertical-align:top}\n  .bh-specs th{width:42%;background:#f8fafc;text-align:left}\n  .bh-badge{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.2rem .6rem;margin:.15rem .3rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n  .bh-badges{margin-top:.5rem}\n  .bh-faq details{border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:.5rem;padding:.75rem 1rem;margin:.5rem 0;background:#fafafa}\n  .bh-faq summary{font-weight:600;cursor:pointer}\n  .bh-note{font-size:.95rem;opacity:.9}\n  .bh-condition{display:inline-block;border:1px solid #e5e7eb;border-radius:999px;padding:.3rem .75rem;margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-wrap\" itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Product\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"bh-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003eVPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-sub\"\u003eGenuine factory replacement suction pickup tube for VPI record cleaning machines • available in Delrin® (Acetal) and durable clear Acrylic • offered in 12\" LP, 10\" EP, and 7\" Single sizes • pre-installed replaceable velvet\/felt contact strips • direct drop-in replacement for HW-16.5, HW-17, HW-27 Typhoon, and Cyclone series • made in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\nThe \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e restores peak fluid extraction efficiency, groove-deep vacuum suction, and scratch-free record cleaning performance across all VPI record cleaning machines. Engineered to original factory specifications, this critical pickup arm is available in both ultra-durable precision-machined black Delrin (acetal) and classic impact-resistant clear acrylic. Available across all three record formats—12-inch LP, 10-inch EP, and 7-inch 45 RPM singles—each tube comes equipped with genuine VPI velvet contact strips that gently buffer delicate vinyl surfaces while channeling fluid and suspended particulate matter into the recovery tank. Whether replacing a worn suction arm or equipping your machine for vintage 78s and 45s, it ensures safe, quiet, and complete liquid evacuation.\n\u003cdiv class=\"bh-grid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"features-and-tech\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Innovations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelrin® \u0026amp; Acrylic Material Selections\u003c\/strong\u003e — the \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e is offered in chemical-resistant machined black Delrin for maximum long-term durability and anti-static stability, or classic rigid clear acrylic for visual monitoring of fluid evacuation during the suction cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Coverage Across All 3 Vinyl Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — available in dedicated sizes for standard 12\" Long Play (LP) albums, 10\" EPs\/78 RPM discs, and 7\" 45 RPM singles, ensuring vacuum suction is concentrated exclusively over recorded groove areas without breaking seal or pulling air across empty platter space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Fitted Factory Velvet Protection Strips\u003c\/strong\u003e — outfitted with factory-aligned, ultra-soft micro-velvet strips that suspend the vacuum slot just above the record surface, preventing surface scratching while lifting loosened dirt and fluid out of micro-grooves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal VPI Record Cleaner Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e — engineered as a precision slip-fit replacement compatible with the legendary VPI HW-16.5, HW-17, HW-27 Typhoon, and MW-1 Cyclone record cleaning machines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRestores Proper Vacuum Differential \u0026amp; Drying Speed\u003c\/strong\u003e — replacing worn or compressed velvet-lined tubes restores optimal negative air pressure, enabling total record drying in just one to two platter revolutions to prevent static buildup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"faq\" class=\"bh-section bh-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFAQ — VPI Vacuum Tube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow often should the VPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube be replaced?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the tube body lasts indefinitely, the velvet strips naturally compress and trap contaminants after cleaning approximately 150 to 200 records; replacing the entire \u003cstrong\u003eVPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e or its velvet strips ensures you never re-deposit grit or scratch vinyl grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the difference between Delrin and Acrylic tube options?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth materials perform identically in suction efficiency. Delrin (black acetal polymer) offers superior chemical resistance to aggressive alcohol-based cleaning fluids and higher impact durability, while clear acrylic allows you to visibly watch fluid draw through the tube during the vacuum cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhy should I use dedicated 7\" or 10\" tubes instead of using the 12\" tube for smaller records?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you use a 12\" vacuum tube on a 7\" or 10\" record, the exposed slot overhangs the record edge and draws bypass air, causing significant loss of suction pressure over the actual grooved surface and preventing complete fluid pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eAre replacement velvet strips included with the tube?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, every replacement vacuum tube arrives from the VPI factory with fresh, pre-installed velvet contact strips ready for immediate use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"why-buy\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Us\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthorized VPI Industries dealer providing 100% genuine factory-fresh American-made analog accessories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated analog specialists available to advise on fluid regimens, machine maintenance, and proper vacuum tube sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed authentic replacement parts direct from VPI's Cliffwood, New Jersey manufacturing facility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast, carefully packed priority shipping in protective containers to preserve velvet alignment on every order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"related\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated \u0026amp; System Matches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI Industries replacement vacuum tube velvet strips (peel-and-stick replacement packs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI HW-16.5 and MW-1 Cyclone record cleaning machines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudioQuest and Mobile Fidelity vinyl cleaning fluid concentrates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio-Technica and VPI anti-static carbon fiber record cleaning brushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- RIGHT COLUMN --\u003e\n\u003caside\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"specs\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eVacuum Tube Specs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"bh-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Replacement Vacuum Suction Pickup Tube for Record Cleaners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMachined Black Delrin® (Acetal) or Clear Extruded Acrylic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize Options\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" LP (Standard Album), 10\" EP \/ 78 RPM, 7\" 45 RPM Single\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContact Strips\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory Pre-Installed Micro-Velvet Protective Extraction Strips\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFitting Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop-In Friction-Fit Shaft with Vacuum Flange \/ Swivel Ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMachine Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVPI HW-16.5, HW-17, HW-27 Typhoon, MW-1 Cyclone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCleaning Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWet Vacuum Fluid Extraction for Vinyl \u0026amp; Shellac Records\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Manufacture\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in Cliffwood, New Jersey, USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaintenance Interval\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInspect \/ replace every 150–200 records cleaned, or when strips mat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"bh-note\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"whats-in-the-box\" class=\"bh-section\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bh-bullets\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVPI Industries Replacement Vacuum Tube (Selected Material \u0026amp; Size)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-installed factory micro-velvet suction strips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO-ring \/ mounting seal ring (where applicable by machine generation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation and maintenance instruction sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c!-- No purchase\/CTA section --\u003e\u003c\/aside\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta itemprop=\"brand\" content=\"VPI Industries\"\u003e \u003cmeta itemprop=\"category\" content=\"Turntable Accessories, Record Cleaning Accessories, Vinyl Care, Phono Care\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VPI","offers":[{"title":"33 RPM \/ Velvet","offer_id":68031943836014,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33 RPM \/ Delrin","offer_id":68031943803246,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 RPM \/ Velvet","offer_id":68031943901550,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45 RPM \/ Delrin","offer_id":68031943868782,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"78 RPM \/ Velvet","offer_id":68031943967086,"sku":null,"price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"78 RPM \/ Delrin","offer_id":68031943934318,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0583\/1537\/4703\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_sg8wn8sg8wn8sg8w.jpg?v=1794161992","url":"https:\/\/audiolab.com\/products\/vpi-industries-replacement-vacuum-tube","provider":"Audiolab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}