Product highlights
- The Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3 ensures even coffee distribution with stainless steel needles that break up clumps and reduce channelling.
- Choose between the Planetary Version with 15 rotating needles for multi-axis coverage or the Concentric Version with 16 fixed needles for smooth radial motion.
- Its stepless depth adjustment and CNC-machined body deliver precision, durability and a consistent workflow for both home and cafe baristas..
Achieve smoother extraction prep with the Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3, engineered to break up clumps and evenly disperse coffee grounds before tamping. With ultra-fine needles and a precision-crafted handle, this tool helps you create fluffier, more receptive espresso pucks suited for balanced extraction.
Choose between two thoughtful motion styles: the Planetary Version, equipped with 15 needles arranged across 5 independently rotating groups, sweeps out multi-axis coverage for deep, multidirectional distribution or the Concentric Version, featuring 16 equally spaced needles on a fixed circular disc, designed for gentle, uniform stirring in a smooth radial motion.
Built to be user-friendly, the V3 features a CNC-machined body, stepless depth control and handy replaceable needles. It seamlessly fits into both home and cafe workflows, offering a smarter way to set up your puck before each espresso shot.
Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3 Features
Motion Options – Choose planetary for multi-axis, group rotation, or concentric for radial, circular motion.
Precision Needle Layout – Prevents channelling and promotes even density with expertly spaced needles.
Stepless Depth Adjustment – Dial the tool to your basket depth for consistent puck engagement.
Ultra-Fine Needles – Stainless steel needles break up clumps for a fluffy, even puck.
Refined Workflow – Delivers effective puck preparation while minimising mess.
This Product Includes
Planetary
- 1 x Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3
- 30 x spare needles 0.25mm
- 30 x spare needles 0.3mm
- 1 x Needle Installation Tool
Concentric
- 1 x Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3
- 36 x spare needles 0.25mm
- 1 x Needle Installation Tool
Specifications
| Materials | 304 Stainless Steel, Anodised Aluminium, Brass |
| Needle Diameter | 0.25mm (Planetary Version comes with 0.3mm spares) |
| Number of Needles |
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| Compatibility |
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Achieve smoother extraction prep with the Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3, engineered to break up clumps and evenly disperse coffee grounds before tamping. With ultra-fine needles and a precision-crafted handle, this tool helps you create fluffier, more receptive espresso pucks suited for balanced extraction.
Choose between two thoughtful motion styles: the Planetary Version, equipped with 15 needles arranged across 5 independently rotating groups, sweeps out multi-axis coverage for deep, multidirectional distribution or the Concentric Version, featuring 16 equally spaced needles on a fixed circular disc, designed for gentle, uniform stirring in a smooth radial motion.
Built to be user-friendly, the V3 features a CNC-machined body, stepless depth control and handy replaceable needles. It seamlessly fits into both home and cafe workflows, offering a smarter way to set up your puck before each espresso shot.
Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3 Features
Motion Options – Choose planetary for multi-axis, group rotation, or concentric for radial, circular motion.
Precision Needle Layout – Prevents channelling and promotes even density with expertly spaced needles.
Stepless Depth Adjustment – Dial the tool to your basket depth for consistent puck engagement.
Ultra-Fine Needles – Stainless steel needles break up clumps for a fluffy, even puck.
Refined Workflow – Delivers effective puck preparation while minimising mess.
This Product Includes
Planetary
- 1 x Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3
- 30 x spare needles 0.25mm
- 30 x spare needles 0.3mm
- 1 x Needle Installation Tool
Concentric
- 1 x Normcore Needle Distributor Tool V3
- 36 x spare needles 0.25mm
- 1 x Needle Installation Tool
Specifications
| Materials | 304 Stainless Steel, Anodised Aluminium, Brass |
| Needle Diameter | 0.25mm (Planetary Version comes with 0.3mm spares) |
| Number of Needles |
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| Compatibility |
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We strive to ensure that your delivery arrives safely to you, but we understand that sometimes accidents happen outside of our control. Â
By selecting Alternative Brewing's Freight Protection you will receive a priority customer support and priority replacement of your product if it arrives damaged. You will be able to add this option to your order in checkout.Â
What does Freight Protection offer?
1 - Priority Customer Service – as soon as you contact our team to submit your Freight Protection claim, you will be placed into a priority queue to ensure your claim is processed as quickly as possible.
2 - Advanced Shipping – to minimise downtime without your product, once we have assessed your claim we will ship a replacement to you before we have received the damaged goods back.
Making a Freight Protection Claim
- To assess your claim, you will be required to provide photo and/or video evidence of the damaged product.Â
- All Freight Protections claims must be made within 3 business days of receiving your product.
- Freight Protection does not apply to damaged packaging and only applies to the product itself.
Pre Order Shipping
Orders that contain pre-order items will be placed on hold until all products are in stock and ready to ship together. This helps ensure your order arrives complete in a single delivery.
If you would like the in-stock items from your order shipped sooner, we can arrange a split shipment upon request. Please note that an additional delivery fee will apply for this service.
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If your order contains both pre-order and in-stock items and you choose to wait for a complete delivery, your order will be dispatched in full as soon as the pre-order stock becomes available.