Vikan 59ft Handle for Tube Cleaners and Scrapers - Small Handle

In this review the Vikan 59' Handle is evaluated for use in industrial cleaning and food service settings; it is best suited to teams that need a compact, food-safe handle for tools like tube cleaners, squeegees and scrapers. The single biggest reason to consider this handle is its compliance with food contact regulations and material choice: made from polypropylene and marked with the recycling symbol 5, it balances hygiene and recyclability while tolerating recommended autoclave sterilisation up to about 249.8 F.

Key Features

• Food contact compliance: The handle complies with UK 2019 No. 704 on food contact materials, offering peace of mind for kitchens and food processing areas that require certified components.
• Material choice: Constructed from polypropylene (PP), the handle resists common cleaning chemicals while remaining lightweight for prolonged use.
• Sterilisation tolerance: Recommended autoclave temperature is 249.8 F, meaning it can be sterilised in many standard procedures used in high-hygiene environments.
• Compatibility: Sized and shaped for small Vikan tools, it fits tube cleaners, squeegees and table or floor scrapers without adding bulk to the tool head.
• Recyclability: Marked with the recycling symbol 5, the handle can be recycled where polypropylene collection is available, supporting facility sustainability programs.

Who It's For

The Vikan 59' Handle is intended for janitorial teams, food processors and facility managers who need a compact, certified handle to pair with small cleaning tools. It is particularly useful in environments where food contact certification and the ability to autoclave parts are required, such as bakeries, kitchens and pharmaceutical prep areas.

Those who need a heavy-duty, fibreglass or metal long-handle for outdoor sweeping or very high-torque applications should look elsewhere; customers reporting splitting near the head suggest that this handle performs best when used with the correct small Vikan attachments and in the intended indoor sanitation roles.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Certified for food contact under UK 2019 No. 704, making it suitable for regulated food environments.
• Lightweight polypropylene construction keeps operator fatigue low during repetitive tasks.
• Autoclave safe to the recommended 249.8 F for routine sterilisation in hygiene-focused facilities.
• Designed to fit a range of small Vikan tools, giving versatility for cleaning crews.

Cons

• Some customers report mixed durability, with occasional splitting near the head when heavily stressed or improperly coupled.
• Not intended as a heavy-duty outdoor broom handle; limits in extreme torque applications.

Specifications

Product name	Vikan 59' Handle, small
Brand	Vikan
Material	Polypropylene (PP)
Recycling symbol	5 (PP)
Food contact compliance	Complies with UK 2019 No. 704
Recommended sterilisation	Autoclave up to 249.8 F
Typical uses	Tube cleaners, squeegees, table and floor scrapers

Our Verdict

The Vikan 59' Handle is a sensible choice for facilities that need a small, certified handle for hygiene-focused tasks; its polypropylene build, recyclability and autoclave rating make it good value when used as intended with compatible Vikan heads. Buyers seeking extreme durability under heavy mechanical stress should evaluate usage carefully, but for routine food-contact cleaning this handle offers a practical balance of safety and utility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this handle safe for food contact?
Yes, it complies with UK 2019 No. 704 on food contact materials and is suitable for food-handling environments.

Can the handle be sterilised in an autoclave?
The recommended sterilisation temperature is 249.8 F, which is acceptable for many standard autoclave cycles.

Will it fit all Vikan tools?
It is intended for small Vikan tools such as tube cleaners, squeegees and table or floor scrapers; compatibility with larger heads is not guaranteed.