Normcore V5 Spring-Loaded Tamper – Titanium-Coated
Normcore V5 Spring-Loaded Tamper in 58.5 mm: select the pressure directly on the tamper in six steps from 10.5 to 15.5 kg, without swapping springs.
A click and a noticeable snap confirm the selected step. The body is made of CNC-machined aluminum alloy, and the tamper carries a titanium PVD coating. A tamper stand is included.
Features
Tri-Spring System
Three matched springs work together and press evenly on the coffee bed. According to Normcore, the system lasts twice as long as in tampers with a single spring.
Six pressure steps directly on the tamper
You turn the handle and choose between six preset pressures from 10.5 to 15.5 kg, without tools and without changing springs. This lets you switch quickly to a different bean or roast.
Hear it and feel it
An audible click and a noticeable snap confirm that the selected step is set.
Modular design
The body is a fixed unit and is not taken apart. The base can be swapped for other Normcore tamper bases, which are available separately.
How to set the pressure
Hold the ring above the base and turn the handle to the desired step. Step 1 is the lowest pressure at 10.5 kg, step 6 the highest at 15.5 kg, and each step in between adds 1 kg.
Normcore advises against taking the tamper apart; only the base is swapped. Which step suits your bean is shown by the taste in the cup. We judge extraction by brew ratio, with 1:2 as a starting point. Our view is one of many.
At a glance
| Diameter |
58.5 mm (Normcore also makes the V5 in 58, 57.5, 53.3 and 51 mm) |
| Pressure range |
10.5 to 15.5 kg in 6 steps |
| Steps |
1: 10.5 kg · 2: 11.5 kg · 3: 12.5 kg · 4: 13.5 kg · 5: 14.5 kg · 6: 15.5 kg |
| Max. depth |
21 mm in every step (according to the Normcore instructions) |
| Mechanism |
Tri-Spring System, three springs |
| Body |
CNC-machined aluminum alloy, black |
| Coating |
Titanium PVD |
| Height |
10 cm |
| Weight |
433 g |
| What's included |
Spring-Loaded Tamper V5, tamper stand |
The Normcore instructions show the pressure steps from the table above and a cross-section view of the spring system.
Who the V5 is made for
For anyone with a 58 mm basket who wants to keep the tamping pressure repeatable and change it in fixed steps depending on the bean. You can find more tampers in our Tamper collection.
For anyone who wants a tamping station and puck screen that are affordable and precise: the Normcore Collection. If you want more from the materials: Weber Workshops. For the brew ratio, a scale: Normcore, compact and reliable, or Acaia with app and flow-rate display.
For the grinder: Varia, affordable and precise, and Option-O and Weber Workshops for anyone who wants more. If you are planning machine and grinder together, use our advisory tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I set the pressure on the Normcore V5?
Hold the ring above the base and turn the handle. Step 1 corresponds to 10.5 kg, step 6 to 15.5 kg. A click and a noticeable snap confirm every step.
What is the difference from tampers with interchangeable springs?
With tampers that have interchangeable springs, you swap the spring to change the pressure. With the V5, you select the pressure directly on the tamper in six steps, without swapping anything.
Which basket does the 58.5 mm version fit?
58 mm baskets. Normcore also makes the V5 in 58, 57.5, 53.3 and 51 mm; we carry the 58.5 mm version. If in doubt, measure the inner diameter of your basket.
Can I change the base?
Yes. The base can be swapped for other Normcore tamper bases, which are available separately. The rest of the tamper is not taken apart.
Can I see the tamper before buying?
Our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b) show a wide selection, but not our entire range. Write to us at [email protected] before your visit and we will check whether it is there. Click & Collect is available in Bern and Zurich, and delivery takes 2–4 working days to Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Tip from the roastery: With fixed pressure steps, the tamp stays the same while you adjust grind size and dose to the bean. For a dense, sweet espresso, we recommend Cozy Chocolate and Nutty Delight. For maximum body without acidity, Very Nutty; for a fruity experience, Wild Peach. That is our recommendation, one of many.
