{"product_id":"olympia-express-bruhkopfdichtung-silikon-fur-cremina","title":"Olympia Express Silicone Brew Group Gasket Cremina – Ø57.9\/48\/6.8 mm, Original Factory Part","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-mobile-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOlympia Express Group Head Seal Silicone Cremina – Ø57.9\/48\/6.8 mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Cremina group head seal made of silicone – the factory-installed version. Outer diameter 57.9 mm, inner diameter 48 mm, height 6.8 mm. Soft, temperature-resistant, dimensionally stable in the brew group pressure range. Seals the transition between the portafilter and the brew group and maintains pressure during extraction. Original part from Schwanden GL.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this seal special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFactory original: this is the seal that is installed in the Cremina from the factory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOlympia explicitly calls it the \"Original Brühkopfdichtung Cremina\" (Original Cremina Group Head Seal). If you want to keep your Cremina in its factory condition, this is the right choice. Silicone is softer than PU, which allows the portafilter to lock in smoothly and provides a gentle stop when clamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise dimensional specification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOuter diameter 57.9 mm, inner diameter 48 mm, height 6.8 mm – the dimensions are matched to the Cremina brew group. When installing, pull out the old seal, insert the new one with light pressure, done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature-resistant for long standby cycles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone tolerates constant temperature changes between standby and extraction. Even after months in a warmed-up machine, the seal remains flexible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ccc-compare-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilicone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOuter diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e57.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInner diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal status\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFactory-installed in the Cremina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOlympia Express Cremina, Cremina SL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchwanden, Canton Glarus, Switzerland\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSilicone or PU – an honest comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone (factory-installed): softer, flexible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis seal here. The Olympia factory version, gentler when clamping, temperature-resistant. For all who want to keep their Cremina in its original setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePU 95 Shore A (red): pressure-stable, durable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympia-express\"\u003ePU version\u003c\/a\u003e is harder (95 Shore A), more dimensionally stable under pressure, and has a longer service life – good for heavy users who want to go as long as possible without maintenance appointments. Requires a little more force when clamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho this seal is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor all Cremina and Cremina SL owners who want to keep their machine in factory condition or prefer a smooth clamping feel during normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccessories that fit the maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePU version as a harder alternative: in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/olympia-express\"\u003eOlympia Express Collection\u003c\/a\u003e. Complete seal set for major maintenance: also there. Shower screens and boiler caps: same collection. Cleaning powder: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/maschinen-und-muhlenreinigung\"\u003eMachine and Grinder Cleaning Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this seal original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Olympia explicitly calls the silicone version \"Original Brühkopfdichtung Cremina\" – this is the seal that is installed at the factory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference to the PU version?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilicone is softer and temperature-resistant, gentler when clamping the portafilter – corresponds to the factory original. PU with 95 Shore A is harder and more durable, with a slightly firmer tamping feel. Silicone for original fidelity, PU for heavy users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen should I replace the seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf water leaks from the portafilter during extraction or the portafilter can no longer be clamped tightly. Typical replacement intervals for silicone: 1–2 years with intensive use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy the seal or see it live?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnline via coffeecoachingclub.ch with delivery in 2–4 business days throughout Switzerland and Liechtenstein. On-site in our showrooms in Bern (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@46.9473953,7.4536073,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGerberngasse 44, 3011 Bern\u003c\/a\u003e) and Zurich (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Coffee+Coaching+Club\/@47.4138869,8.5508251,16z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eHagenholzstrasse 50b, 8050 Zurich\u003c\/a\u003e). Click and Collect available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRoastery Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ccc-roastery-tip\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silicone version is the factory original – if you want to keep your Cremina in its true original condition, this is the right choice. When replacing: lightly grease the brew group beforehand, then the new seal will slide cleanly into position. Our opinion, one of many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is the silicone seal the factory original for the Cremina?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. 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