Vikan 59ft Aluminum Handle for Small Tools - Food Safe

In this review of the Vikan 59' Handle the bottom line is simple: it is a purpose-built, food-safe small handle intended for janitorial and industrial settings where compatibility with Vikan heads matters most. The reviewer found it best for teams that need a lightweight, corrosion-resistant handle that meets food contact rules and tolerates autoclave sterilisation up to the recommended temperature. For those seeking an inexpensive disposable stick, this handle may feel more like a specialist tool, but for food industry cleaning crews it offers clear compliance and usability advantages.

Key Features

• Material: The aluminium construction keeps the handle lightweight and resistant to rust, which helps reduce worker fatigue during long cleaning shifts.
• Compatibility: Sized for small Vikan products such as tube cleaners, squeegees and table or floor scrapers, it makes swapping heads quick and simple.
• Food contact compliance: Manufactured to conform with UK 2019 No. 704 on food contact materials, so it can be used in food preparation and processing areas with confidence.
• Sterilisation tolerance: Recommended for autoclave sterilisation up to 249.8 F, allowing facilities to include the handle in thermal sanitisation routines where appropriate.
• Recyclability: Marked with the recycling symbol 5 and polypropylene elements, aiding end-of-life disposal decisions in facilities with recycling programs.

Who It's For

This handle suits professional cleaning crews, food processing plants and facilities maintenance teams that already use Vikan heads and require a compact handle option for tube cleaners, small squeegees and scrapers. Its food contact compliance and autoclave rating make it appropriate for regulated environments where material traceability matters.

It is less suitable for casual household use where heavy-duty impact resistance is the priority or for applications that demand long wooden-style leverage. Buyers who need a very heavy-duty or longer handle should consider alternatives designed specifically for high-torque or industrial pounding tasks.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Lightweight aluminium reduces corrosion concerns compared with untreated steel handles.
• Designed to work with a range of Vikan small heads, making it versatile for different cleaning tasks.
• Meets UK food contact regulations, offering reassurance for food industry use.
• Autoclave-compatible at the recommended temperature, so it can be sterilised as part of hygiene protocols.

Cons

• Customer feedback is mixed on durability, with some reports of splitting near the head under heavy use, so it may not suit highly abrasive applications.
• The compact design is not a substitute for longer or more impact-resistant handles in heavy industrial settings.

Specifications

Brand	Vikan
Length	59' (59 in)
Material	Aluminium with polypropylene elements
Recycling code	Symbol 5 (PP)
Food contact	Complies with UK 2019 No. 704
Recommended sterilisation	Autoclave up to 249.8 F

Our Verdict

The Vikan 59' Handle is a sensible choice for facilities that need a small, food-safe handle to pair with Vikan tube cleaners, squeegees and scrapers. It delivers good value when compliance, light weight and autoclave tolerance matter, though teams expecting heavy-impact longevity should evaluate durability in their specific workflow before widespread adoption.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this handle suitable for food processing areas?
Yes; it complies with UK 2019 No. 704 on food contact materials and is intended for use in regulated environments.

Can the handle be sterilised?
Yes; the recommended autoclave sterilisation temperature is up to 249.8 F according to the manufacturer guidance.

Will it fit other brands of heads?
It is designed for Vikan small heads like tube cleaners and squeegees; compatibility with other brands is not guaranteed and should be tested first.