VPI Knurled Black Clamping Knob for HW16.5 & MW-1

The Knurled Knob That Holds a Record Flat on an HW-16.5 or MW-1

This is the knurled black clamping knob for the VPI HW-16.5 and MW-1 record cleaning machines, sold each, one per machine. It is the original VPI component. The knob threads onto the platter spindle and secures the record while the vacuum arm draws cleaning fluid off the surface.

An Original VPI Replacement Component

Fit and Materials

The circumference is knurled so the knob still turns with wet or gloved fingers, and it is finished in black. It fits the VPI HW-16.5 and the MW-1, and no other machine in the range. Where the original has disappeared or the knurling has polished smooth with use, this is the direct replacement.

Who Is This Knob Best For?

• You own a VPI HW-16.5 or MW-1 — this is the original clamping knob for those two machines
• Yours has disappeared — without it the machine cannot hold a record against the vacuum arm
• The knurling has worn smooth — a polished knob slips in wet fingers, which is exactly when the grip matters
• You prefer original components — manufactured by VPI, not an aftermarket substitute
• You operate a different VPI cleaning machine — the remainder of the range uses other clamping hardware, listed under record cleaning accessories

How Do You Fit It?

Position the record on the platter, lower the knob over the spindle and turn it down by hand until the record lies flat. Hand-tight is sufficient — the knob only has to prevent the record lifting while the vacuum arm travels across it.

Pairs Well With

What most HW-16.5 and MW-1 owners shop next.

• Record cleaning solutions — the consumable the machine actually operates on
• Record cleaning accessories — pickup tubes, brushes and the remaining wearing parts
• Record brushes — for the dry sweep between wet cleanings
• Stylus cleaning — a freshly cleaned record deserves a clean stylus

Frequently Asked Questions

How many do I need?

One. The knob is sold individually and a machine takes a single knob.

Which machines does it fit?

The VPI HW-16.5 and the MW-1. Other VPI cleaning machines use different clamping hardware, so confirm the model designation on your machine before ordering.

Is this an original VPI component?

Yes. VPI manufactures this knob for these two machines; it is not an aftermarket reproduction.

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