A worn or missing wand glide makes a carpet wand noticeably harder to push and pull, increases operator fatigue, and exposes the wand's metal lips to wear. This GreenGlides slotted glide is an internal-fit replacement for post-2015 ("new style") Westpak 12 inch Low Profile wands, in 2-jet and 4-jet configurations, including private-label equivalents such as Sapphire-branded wands.
Important: Choosing the Right Westpak 12 Inch Glide
Westpak changed the lip design on its 12 inch wands around 2015, and CCW lists several GreenGlides glides for these wands. GreenGlides' rule is to measure the metal lips before ordering: post-2015 Low Profile 2 and 4-jet wands with 1/4 in tall lips take an internal-fit glide; older wands take the external-fit glide.
The other 12 inch Westpak glides we list:
- AW5GGWP12LP3-S: Internal fit, 2 or 4-jet slotted, post-2015, Sapphire private label
- AW5GGWP4-3S: Titanium 4-jet slotted, post-2015
- AW5GGWP2LPS: Low profile 2-jet slotted
- AW5GGWP4S-SA: External fit, old-style (pre-2015) Sapphire/Westpak 12 in
Each is a separate stocked part. Measure your lips, or email a photo of the wand head with a tape across it, and we will confirm the right glide before you order.
Compatibility
- Westpak 12 in Low Profile 4-jet wands (post-2015, internal-fit lips)
- Westpak 12 in Low Profile 2-jet wands (post-2015, internal-fit lips)
- Private-label equivalents of the above (Sapphire-branded)
The 1.5 in x 12 in 4-jet Low Profile wand we sell has also been listed against this glide; measure its lips to confirm before ordering.
Slotted, Holed or Hybrid?
- Slotted: maximum agitation and debris removal. The best choice on dirtier carpet with debris in or on it, and for operators who like some grab at the carpet. GreenGlides' slots have recessed bridges, so a new glide leaves no lines in the carpet; as the face wears, the bridges can be recessed again with a knife, razor or rotary tool.
- Holed: easiest push and fastest drying, with less agitation.
- Hybrid: a compromise between the two.
A glide also protects the wand's metal lips from direct carpet contact. As a glide wears, the wand pushes harder and exposed lips can mark the carpet.
Fitting
These wands are made from sheet metal and welded by hand, so there is slight to moderate variation from wand to wand. GreenGlides say most glides fit snugly first time; some are a little loose and some a little tight.
- Loose: gently squeeze the opening in a bench vice to narrow it, or secure the glide with a shoe-goo type silicone.
- Tight: trim the glide material very carefully with a box knife where it catches, a little at a time. The wand lips can also be eased open slightly with a pry bar.
How to remove the metal lips from your wand (video).
Specifications
| Brand | GreenGlides |
|---|---|
| CCW SKU | AW5GGWP4i |
| Pattern | Slotted |
| Fit type | Internal |
| Wand era | Post-2015 (new style) |
| Jet configuration | 2-jet and 4-jet Low Profile |
| Wand construction | Steel or titanium |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this fit my Westpak wand?
It is designed for post-2015 Westpak 12 in Low Profile 2 and 4-jet wands with internal-fit lips, including Sapphire-branded equivalents. Pre-2015 wands need the external-fit glide. Measure the lips first.
What is the difference between internal and external fit?
They match the two lip designs Westpak used before and after the change around 2015. The wrong one will not seat.
Why slotted?
More agitation and debris pick-up, with some grab at the carpet. Holed and hybrid patterns push more easily and dry faster.
Is some fitting adjustment normal?
Yes. Hand-welded wands vary; a glide may need securing if loose or careful trimming if tight.
Can a worn glide affect cleaning?
Yes. A worn glide pushes harder, and exposed metal lips can mark the carpet.
Why Buy from Carpet Cleaners Warehouse?
- Technical advice from people who use and service this equipment
- Replacement parts for the leading professional brands, from Australian stock
Glide fitment depends on the exact wand, the year it was made and whether the head is an internal or external fit. Measure your wand lips or send us a photo with a tape across the head, and we will confirm the right glide before you order. A glide that nearly fits does not fit.
