{"product_id":"carimai-nimble-pratica-blind-gasket-o-12x5-8-mm-silicone","title":"Carimali Nimble \/ Pratica Silicone Blind Gasket – ø12×5.8mm | Steam Tap Seal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarimali Nimble \/ Pratica Silicone Blind Gasket – ø12×5.8mm\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eReplace a worn or leaking blind gasket or steam tap seal on your Carimali Nimble or Pratica espresso machine with this genuine OEM silicone replacement. This small-diameter silicone gasket (ø12×5.8mm) is used as a blind gasket and also as the steam tap seal in the Nimble and Pratica, making it a useful part to keep on hand for routine servicing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blind Gasket \/ Steam Tap Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silicone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e ø12 × 5.8mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Brand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carimali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New \/ Genuine OEM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVendor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carimali\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCompatible Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarimali Nimble\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarimali Pratica (201002–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarimali Pratica (201212–)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen to Replace This Gasket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteam leaking from the steam tap or wand base when the tap is closed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlind gasket worn, cracked, or deformed on inspection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackflushing not creating proper pressure due to a failed blind gasket seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine replacement during a full group head or steam tap service\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is a blind gasket used for?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eA blind gasket is a solid disc with no centre hole, used during backflushing to block the portafilter basket outlet so that cleaning solution is forced back through the group head solenoid and internal pathways. A worn or cracked blind gasket will fail to seal properly during backflushing, reducing its effectiveness.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eIs this also the steam tap seal?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eYes — on the Carimali Nimble and Pratica, this ø12×5.8mm silicone gasket is also used as the steam tap seal. If steam is leaking from the tap base when the wand is closed, this seal is the likely cause.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhy silicone rather than rubber?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSilicone gaskets are more heat-resistant than standard rubber and maintain their elasticity at high steam temperatures for longer, reducing the frequency of replacement. They are the preferred OEM specification for steam-side seals.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Carimali","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46922997563588,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0682\/6632\/8260\/files\/2026-10-04091603.jpg?v=1791065877","url":"https:\/\/bearcoffeemachine.com.au\/products\/carimai-nimble-pratica-blind-gasket-o-12x5-8-mm-silicone","provider":"Bear Coffee Machine ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}