F18 SB 3 Group

List Price: $14,700

The F18 SB was designed as an ideal introduction to Sanremo’s commercial lineup. It features a reliable single boiler system and intuitive multifunction interface. The F18 SB 3 Group delivers medium-volume capacity with operational simplicity, making it perfect for growing cafes, restaurants, and roasting companies requiring reliability and speed.

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Performs Best For

Design-minded restaurants, hotels, and on-demand projects that love the F18 aesthetic but run moderate espresso volume (~250 drinks/day). Order-built single-boiler simplicity keeps price and maintenance lower while still delivering the F-series look.

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Noteable Features

Heated Groupheads

Hot water circulates between the boiler and groups, providing better temperature stability across all three groups without requiring separate boilers for each group.

Programmable Pre-infusion

The Flowactive System allows you to set up to four pre-infusion profiles per group head, down to the 0.1-second of pre-infusion time, for operational consistency.

Multifunction Display Interface

The well-rounded interface displays shot timers, features beautiful buttons for recipes and backflushing, and makes it easy to adjust boiler pressure levels.

Available in Tall Version

Install the “Tall” kit to create additional clearance between the drip tray and portafilter. Perfect for pulling shots directly into larger cups for when that extra speed matters.