Cafelat · Espresso Spare Parts
Cafelat Silicone E61 Group Gasket – 73x57x9mm
Cafelat's premium silicone gasket for E61 groups, in 9mm thickness. A perfect seal with no smell or taste, lasting far longer than traditional rubber gaskets.
73?57?9 Size (mm) | E61 Group type | FDA Food-grade silicone | Orange Colour |
Why silicone instead of rubber
Traditional rubber gaskets harden with heat and time, smell, leave black residue and become difficult to remove. The Cafelat silicone gasket is made from food-grade (FDA) silicone, with no smell or taste and an SGS food test report.
It matches rubber's compression strength but is softer, so the portafilter seals easily without over-tightening. The result: a cleaner taste in the cup and less wear on your machine.
Key benefits
Food-grade silicone Certified FDA silicone, odourless and tasteless, with an SGS food test report. | Easy seal Softer than rubber with the same compression strength: seals well with less force on the handle. |
Won't harden Doesn't bake hard like rubber, leaves no black residue and comes out easily at the next change. | 9mm thickness The thickest of Cafelat's E61 range, ideal when the handle locks too far round with a thinner gasket. |
Compatibility
Fits espresso machines with an E61 group and equivalent groups from the following manufacturers:
BFCECMExpobarFaemaFuturmatLa PavoniPromacQualityRSTSanremoVibiemmeWegaRocketIsomacQuick Mill
Which thickness do I need? Cafelat E61 gaskets come in 8mm, 8.5mm and 9mm. Thickness sets where the handle locks: too thin and it swings too far round, too thick and it won't lock in enough. Ideally the handle should end at the 6 o'clock position, pointing towards you. The 9mm is the right choice when the handle passes that position with a standard gasket.
Installation tips
- Remove the old gasket and clean the group seat thoroughly.
- Never use sharp tools such as a screwdriver on the new gasket: the silicone may tear.
- Press the gasket into place evenly, together with the shower screen.
- Test the portafilter lock-in and check the handle ends at about the 6 o'clock position.
Specifications
| Brand | Cafelat |
| Type | Group gasket (portafilter gasket) |
| Group | E61 |
| Dimensions | 73 x 57 x 9 mm |
| Material | Food-grade (FDA) silicone |
| Certification | SGS food test report |
| Colour | Orange |
| Range thicknesses | 8 mm, 8.5 mm, 9 mm |
Not sure about the right thickness or compatibility with your machine? Contact us and we will help you choose the right gasket.