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Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen — FDA 21 CFR / EU 1935/2004 food contact

Name: Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen
Brand: custommetalfilters.com
SKU: EHM-KIT-24
Price: 3.5 USD
Availability: InStock

Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen for spreading brew water evenly over the coffee puck from the espresso group head through a perforated stainless shower screen, so extraction is even across the basket. 4 sizes listed, with technical drawing and quotation.

Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen (FDA 21 CFR / EU 1935/2004 food contact) — Coffee Filters

Technical Drawing

Customize the parameters below — every spec field is editable, and the drawing redraws to match the values you choose. Changing the size will snap the other fields to that size's standard values; you can then override any individual value.

Sends the selected values to the quote form below.

Request a Quotation for Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen

Tell us the specification (mesh count / micron / dimensions), material and quantity you need for Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen (FDA 21 CFR / EU 1935/2004 food contact) and our team will respond within one business day. Click "Request this configuration" on the drawing above to send the parameters you just chose straight into this form.

Category Type Standard Mesh count / micron Material Finish

Dimensions & Specifications (FDA 21 CFR / EU 1935/2004 food contact)

Every row below is a starting point for the customizer above — pick any specification row and the drawing will redraw to it.

Size	Plate diameter (mm)	Thickness (mm)	Hole diameter (mm)	Hole count	Hole rings	Fixing
51.5 flat	51.5	1.6	0.30	900	7	Center screw
57.5 E61	57.5	1.6	0.30	1100	8	Snap-in rim
58.5 IMS-type	58.5	0.4	0.20	2000	8	Bonded to dispersion plate
60 commercial	60.0	1.8	0.30	1200	8	Center screw

Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen (FDA 21 CFR / EU 1935/2004 food contact) is used for spreading brew water evenly over the coffee puck from the espresso group head through a perforated stainless shower screen, so extraction is even across the basket.

Also known as: espresso shower screen, group head screen, espresso machine shower screen

Made by: Perforated Metal (Punching) · Photo-Chemical Etching

Where Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen Is Used

Espresso machine OEMs: factory shower screens for E61 and saturated groups.
Café service technicians: replacement screens at routine group servicing.
Barista upgrade brands: precision fine-hole screens for even flow.
Home espresso enthusiasts: upgrades for single-boiler and lever machines.

Read the full application guide for Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen →

How to Specify Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen

Diameter & fixing: Center-screw or snap-in rim, matched to the group head.
Hole size & count: Precision 0.2 mm screens with 2,000 holes spread water more evenly than 0.3 mm standard screens.
Material: Food-grade SS304 or SS316.

Materials

Standard supply is stainless steel 304, stainless steel 316/316L; the material column in the table and the drawing options show the exact grade for each size. Other alloys and finishes can be quoted to your drawing.

Fitting & Care

Back-flush daily and remove the screen monthly to soak it in espresso cleaner.
Replace the group gasket whenever the screen comes off.

Common Mistakes

Letting coffee oils build up until holes clog and shots channel.
Fitting a screen of the wrong diameter or fixing type.

When Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen Is Not the Right Choice

Not a puck screen — puck screens sit on top of the coffee in the basket, not in the group head.

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Pricing

Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen is made to order as finished parts. Indicative pricing starts from about US$3.50 per piece for a standard size at production quantity; the final price depends on size, material, finish, tooling and order volume. Send your configuration from the drawing above for a quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen used for?

Spreading brew water evenly over the coffee puck from the espresso group head through a perforated stainless shower screen, so extraction is even across the basket.

What does an espresso shower screen do?

It spreads water from the group head evenly across the coffee puck.

How often should a shower screen be cleaned?

Back-flush daily; remove and soak it monthly.

Do precision shower screens improve espresso?

They can — finer, more numerous holes spread water more evenly and reduce channeling.

What specifications are available for Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen?

The table on this page lists 4 standard specifications for Espresso Machine Group Head Shower Screen, from 51.5 flat to 60 commercial. Specifications outside the table — custom mesh counts, wire diameters, roll widths and fabricated pieces — can be quoted on request.

How do I request a quotation?

Use the parametric drawing on this page to set the exact configuration (specification, material, treatment) and click "Request this configuration" — a specialist from custommetalfilters.com will respond within one business day.