Filter holder gasket LF L1186724

A filter holder gasket creates the seal between the portafilter and the group head of an espresso machine. Without it, pressurised water escapes around the edges instead of passing through the coffee puck, so the shot runs weak and uneven. The gasket is compressed when the portafilter is locked in place, filling any microscopic gaps and forcing the water to travel through the coffee at the correct pressure for extraction.

To use the gasket, the operator first removes the old one from the portafilter or group head, depending on the machine design. The new gasket is pressed into the circular groove until it sits flush and level. The portafilter is then reattached, and the machine is ready to pull shots. Over time the material hardens and loses its elasticity, so the gasket must be replaced regularly to maintain a tight seal.

This LF gasket is shaped as a flat ring with an outer diameter of 73 mm, an inner diameter of 57 mm and a thickness of 9 mm. The dimensions match the portafilter baskets and group heads of the listed espresso machines, ensuring a precise fit without distortion.

The gasket fits portafilters on AZKOYEN AZ04, BRAVO and VIENNA models; BEZZERA GALATEA; BIANCHI LUCIA, SARA and SOFIA; EXPOBAR DIAMANT, EB61, ELEN, G10, MARKUS, MARKUS SILVER, MEGACREM, MONROC, NEW ELEGANCE and OFFICE; FAEMA COMPACT, DUE, E61, E61 JUBILE, E64, E66, E91, E97, E98, EXPRESS, P4 and P6; FIORENZATO C.S. BRICOLETTA, COLOMBINA, DUCALE, FENICE, LIDO and VOLANTE; FRACINO BAMBINO, CHERUB and HEAVENLY; FUTURA F100; FUTURMAT-ARIETE ARIETE, CUSTOM, E61, F3, PALANCA and RIMINI; GAGGIA SPAGNA BELLA, G6, KB, NERA and PALANCA; GRIMAC ECLISSE, G10, LA-UNO, MIA, TEN, TWENTY, ZOLA-I and ZOLA-II; ITALCREM CAPRI, IT4 and PALANCA; MAIRALI ARIANNE, GIULIETTA and PALANCA; SAECO AROMA; SCALA BUTTERFLY, CARMEN, EROICA, IRIS, NORMA; VFA EXPRES ELITE, MAGESTIC and SPLENDOR; VIBIEMME CHIMAERA, CUBO, DOMOBAR, DOMOBAR JUNIOR, DOMOBAR-SUPER, DOSAPLUS, EVOLUTION, KOMETA, LOLLO, MERCURY, MINIMAX, REPLICA, REVOLUTION and SILVER; VISACREM BRAVA, NERA, PALANCA and V6; and WEGA MINI.

Cleaning is straightforward: remove the gasket from the portafilter or group head, wash it in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and dry before refitting. Avoid abrasive pads or solvents that could damage the surface or reduce its flexibility.

The catalogue places this article in the spare parts section for espresso machines, under filter components.