Espresso Machine Damage from Inertial Forces

Many times in shipping, there will be no box damage. However, inertial forces come into play. just like a car has someone jamming on the brakes, occupants and items inside the vehicle can continue in motion. Even when making sharp turns, items in the back of a minivan can shift. The same goes with espresso machines and coffee grinders.

In the example, the pump is situated on 2 rubber brackets to decrease vibration noises when operating the espresso machine. Sometimes, even motors inside grinders will feature a similar design.

In shipping, the pump will move or shift on those rubber brackets. In the below pictured case, when the pump shifts to the rear from internal forces (from a box being thrown or dropping), the hose, held in by a tie-wrap snaps or severs. This happens in shipping on other makes and models as well. The alternative is to put no tie wrap, but then the hose comes off completely.

To remove the tie-wrap, snip it with snips at the square portion. The hose would usually be long enough to re-attach. A new tie-wrap can be placed on if desired, but usually not needed on this part as the part is an air release valve.