SUS304 Stainless Steel Plungers for Flair Espresso

At FCE, we produce various components for Intact Idea LLC/Flair Espresso, a company known for designing, developing, and marketing high-end espresso makers and accessories tailored to the specialty coffee market. One of the standout components is the SUS304 stainless steel plunger used in Flair Coffee Makers, particularly for their manual brewing models. These plungers offer excellent durability and a premium experience for coffee enthusiasts.

Flair’s SUS304 plungers are a popular choice among users who value manual brewing due to their sleek design and robust performance. Here’s an overview of the process behind their manufacturing and key features:

Manufacturing Process:

• Material: High-quality SUS304 stainless steel is used for its durability, rust resistance, and superior heat retention.
• CNC Machining: The plunger begins as a solid SUS304 round bar, which undergoes precise CNC machining, including lathe and milling processes.
• Challenge: A significant challenge arises during machining as the process often leads to surface scratches from metal chips, impacting the appearance of this cosmetic component.
• Solution: To address this, we integrated an air gun directly into the CNC process to remove chips in real time, followed by a polishing stage using sandpaper. This ensures a flawless, scratch-free finish, crucial for a product’s first impression.

Three Plunger Variants:

Flair offers three plunger sizes, each designed to fit different brewing cylinder sizes, providing versatility for varying coffee preparation preferences.

 

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Key Features of Flair Coffee Plungers

1. Material: Crafted from high-quality SUS304 stainless steel, these plungers ensure durability, rust resistance, and excellent heat retention, all while maintaining a premium aesthetic.
2. Design: Featuring a minimalist, sleek design, these plungers are not only functional but also visually appealing, enhancing the user experience.
3. Manual Brewing: Flair Coffee Makers provide precise control over the brewing process, allowing users to experiment with factors like extraction time and water temperature for a customized brew.
4. Portability: Many models are compact and ideal for travel or outdoor brewing, making them perfect for coffee enthusiasts on the go.
5. Easy Maintenance: Designed for ease of disassembly, these plungers are simple to clean, ensuring consistent coffee quality with every use.

 

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Brewing with a Flair Plunger:

1. Set Up: Place your coarse coffee grounds and hot water into the brewing chamber.
2. Stir: Gently stir to ensure the grounds are fully saturated.
3. Steep: Allow the coffee to steep for about 4 minutes, adjusting time based on your flavor preference.
4. Press: Slowly push down the plunger to separate the grounds from the brewed coffee.
5. Serve & Enjoy: Pour the brewed coffee into your cup and enjoy the rich flavor.