MK2 Taper Wiper Wooden Body With Leather Face, For Cleaning Machine Tapers - TECWERK

The combination of a wooden body and leather-faced pad ensures gentle but thorough removal of dust, chips and grime from taper seats, improving seating accuracy and reducing setup rework. Order the taper wiper directly via Metav Werkzeuge or consult our advisors if further technical details are required.

Morse taper MK2 wiper (wooden body) – leather-faced taper cleaner by TECWERK

The Morse taper MK2 wiper (wooden body) is a purpose-built taper cleaner for removing dust, chips and dirt from machine tapers to ensure reliable tool seating and repeatable accuracy.

• Wooden body, leather-faced pad
• Suitable for Morse taper MK2
• Removes dust, chips and grime
• Workshop-compatible, single-piece design

Improve taper seating and machining accuracy

Routine cleaning of a taper seat prevents debris from causing misalignment and runout. The Morse taper MK2 interface is sensitive to small contaminants: even fine chips or swarf can raise the tool and alter concentricity. The leather-faced pad combined with a solid wooden body cleans without marring hardened surfaces, maintaining the precision of the mating faces. Regular use reduces measurement variation and shortens set-up times, supporting a more consistent production flow.

Durable, workbench-friendly construction for repeated use

A simple, robust construction with a wooden handle delivers a reliable feel and controlled pressure when removing contaminants. The leather facing conforms to slight surface irregularities, ensuring contact across the taper while avoiding abrasive action on steel. This arrangement provides a balance of gentleness and cleaning efficiency appropriate for everyday workshop use, making the tool a practical addition to maintenance kits and tool-change routines.

Quick procedure that protects spindle and tooling

Cleaning the taper before mounting tooling prevents trapped debris from transferring into the spindle or collet, which can otherwise cause fretting or wear over time. The cleaner is dimensioned for Morse taper MK2 seats and is straightforward to use: wipe the taper with the leather face until chips and dust are removed, then inspect the seating surface. Using the taper cleaner as a standard pre-assembly step minimises rejects and helps protect precision components across repeated cycles.

Contact Metav Werkzeuge for TECWERK taper wipers and ensure consistently clean Morse taper MK2 seating—phone +49 2822 7131930 or email info@metav-werkzeuge.com

Technical data

• Article number: 4000832882NW
• Manufacturer: TECWERK
• Item type: taper wiper
• Material: wooden body
• Suitable for: Morse taper MK2
• Packaging unit: 1

Facts

• Article number/UID: 4000832882NW
• Packaging unit: 1

Special features

• Wooden body with leather-faced pad
• For cleaning machine tapers from dust, chips and grime
• Designed to fit Morse taper MK2

FAQ

What is the primary purpose of this taper cleaner?
The taper cleaner is designed to remove dust, chips and grime from Morse taper seating to preserve accurate contact and reduce runout when mounting tooling.

Is the tool suitable for tapers other than MK2?
This cleaner is specified for Morse taper MK2; compatibility with other taper sizes is not guaranteed and should be checked against taper dimensions.

How should the taper cleaner be used to avoid surface damage?
Use the leather-faced side to wipe tapers gently until all debris is removed; the wooden body provides controlled pressure while the leather prevents scratching of the seating surfaces.

Does the cleaner help to extend spindle and tooling life?
Regular removal of contaminants with this TECWERK taper wiper reduces abrasive contact and fretting at the mating surfaces, contributing to longer tool and spindle life.

How often should the taper seating be cleaned in production environments?
Frequency depends on machining conditions, but integrating the cleaner into every tool change or set-up procedure is recommended to maintain consistent seating and part quality.

Manufacturer / Responsible: NORDWEST Handel AG, Robert-Schuman-Straße 17, 44263 Dortmund