La Cimbali M27 RE - Steam valve

The steam valve on the La Cimbali M27 RE is one which is quite standard on La Cimbali espresso machines.  This valve is opened when turning the handle counter clockwise and when you want to close the valve you just need to turn it counter clockwise. The handles used on this steam valve model are also quite common on various Casadio espresso machines.

The steam tube can be turned 360 degree and leave it in the same position. This can be achieved by the compression spring in the steam tube assembly. Because of the pressure against the steam tube ball.