Metal Brushroll Sealed Off with Rubber End Caps and Metal Baseplate For Increased Durability The Brush-roll uses Commercial-Grade Bristles to Ensure to get the Most Dirt out of Rugs as Possible Commercial-Grade Yellow 40-Foot Cord for a Large Operating Radius Metal Handle with Foam Grip Handle - The Foam Prevents Slippage and the Metal Increases Durability Hose Inlet At the Back of the Machine - Allowing the User to Insert an Optional Hose and Tools if Ever Necessary