Faema Faemina Espresso Machine Rebuild Gasket & Seal Kit

Faema Faemina Espresso Machine Rebuild Gasket & Seal Kit Review

Faema Faemina Rebuild Set. The Faema Faemina, as pictured, is an early 1950's model. A review of the Faema Exploding diagram for the later model indicates that the gaskets & seals are identical - please review our Faemina Tech Pages to verify this! The Faema has a 2 part piston, with a main piston seal as well as a thick rubber seal between the 2 halves of the piston. Both of these function to maintain the seal between the boiler and the cylinder. This is a unique design for the home espresso machines, it directly mimics the action of a commercial spring lever machine. A small downward movement of the lever opens the seal between the 2 halves of the piston for preinfusion, when the lever is released at full spring compression the inner seal closes and the main piston seal takes over. The Rod is sealed by a Loaded U-Cup, held in place by a tightening collar nut. The sight glass requires a seal, as does the boiler lid. In addition, there is a square profile ring which se