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Latest Updates

Product announcements, vendor information, new parts, and important updates from Schemm Bowling Inc.

New Product6/2/2026

Kegel Introduces New Elixir 19 Lane Cleaner

Kegel has announced the release of Elixir 19, a new super concentrated bowling lane cleaner designed to replace Defense CX4 and Defense CX4-S. Elixir 19 delivers increased cleaning power while reducing shipping and storage costs through its highly concentrated 19:1 mix ratio.

Product Information

  • Part Number: 156-8485
  • Mix Ratio: 19:1
  • Packaging: 3.79 Liters (1 US Gallon)
  • Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
  • pH: 11.1

Availability

Schemm Bowling is accepting orders immediately. Shipping is expected to begin on July 6, 2026.

Defense CX4 Replacement

Elixir 19 replaces Defense CX4 and Defense CX4-S lane cleaners. Kegel recommends Elixir 19 for use with all Kegel lane conditioners except Terrain.

Download Elixir 19 Product Flyer
Vendor Update5/4/2026

Kegel Product Updates

Kegel has announced several important product updates for Atlas machines and related replacement parts.

Duster Motor – All Atlas Machines

Effective immediately, all ATLAS machines will transition from the 158-8403 Duster Motor (24VDC) to the 165-8078 Assembly – Duster Motor (Molon). This update will begin with the following machine serial numbers currently in production:

  • ATA-23291
  • AWA-23333E
  • APA-2424254E

Buffer Motor Update – All Atlas Machines

To standardize motor manufacturers across all Atlas models, the buffer motor has been changed to a Groschopp motor to match the drive motors currently in use. The replacement buffer motor part number is 165-8076. Hardware kit 165-8075 is required and must be ordered with any buffer motor replacement.

Pinch Clamp

This Pinch Clamp is no longer available as a resale item:

  • 164-2104 — PINCH CLAMP - 1/2" (STAINLESS)
  • 164-2105 — PINCH CLAMP - 3/8" (STAINLESS)

Fuse Holder Replacement Kits

Due to the obsolete 153-1028 Fuse Holder, two replacement kit assemblies have been created to convert to the 30A Fuse Holder.

  • 158-8724 — Vacuum Fuse Holder Replacement Assembly - Ion and Ion Walker Sport Models
  • 158-8725 — Buffer Fuse Holder Replacement Assembly - Ion and Ion Walker Sport Models
  • 165-8074 — Vacuum Fuse Holder Replacement Assembly – All Atlas Models
  • 164-8264 — Fuse Holder Replacement Kit: IK25-159 / IW25-129 and Below; ATA23-130E / AWA23-142 and Below
  • 165-1021 — Fuse Holder Only: IK25-160 / IW25-130 and Above; ATA23-131E / AWA23-143 and Above

Felt Kits

We are pleased to announce the release of new Felt Kits for the machines listed below. These kits have been developed in response to customer demand.

  • 164-8853 - All IKON Lane Machines
  • 165-8044 — Atlas and Atlas Walker Lane Machines
  • 165-8072 — Atlas Pro Lane Machines