Cafelat E61 Silicone Filterholder Gasket 8.5mm (Blue)

Cafelat E61 Silicone Filterholder Gasket ø 73x57x8.5mm (Blue)

Unlike regular gaskets, that are made from rubber, these do not have any smell or taste
whatsoever and are easy to change since they will not bake rock hard like rubber.

Replica E61 groups made these days are pretty much all the same, the different machine
manufacturers then use either an 8mm or an 8.5mm group gasket.

Suitable for all E61 style groupheads such as Azkoyen, Bezzera, Bianchi, ECM, Expobar, Faema, Faimac, Fiorenzato CS, Fracino, Futura, Futurmat, Gaggia Spagna, Grimac, Isomac, Italcrem, Lavazza, Mairali, MyWay, Quick Mill, Reneka, Rocket, Sanremo, Scala, VFA Expres, Vibiemme and Visacrem plus many others.

What is the difference between 8mm and 8.5mm?
The thickness of the gasket will determine the “lock-in” position of the portafilter. Ideally you want the handle to lock in directly towards you (6 o’clock position). If the gasket is too thin it will lock in too far. If the gasket is too thick it will not lock in enough.