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Fabio Leonardi SP5 Tomato Squeezer
The Fabio Leonardi SP5 Tomato Squeezer expands the use of a compatible Fabio Leonardi motor. It attaches to MR6, MR7, MR9, and MR10 models. Use it to make sauce from raw or boiled tomatoes, as well as fruit and vegetable purées.
The SP5’s body, screw feeder, and ring are made of cast iron with certified food-grade Niploy treatment. Its funnel, filter, and tomato chute are made of 18/10 stainless steel. The attachment brings these components together in one option for your Fabio Leonardi machine.
Specifications
| Compatible Motors |
Fabio Leonardi MR6, MR7, MR9, and MR10 |
| Body, Screw Feeder, and Ring |
Cast iron with certified food-grade Niploy treatment |
| Funnel, Filter, and Tomato Chute |
18/10 stainless steel |
| Uses |
Tomato sauce from raw or boiled tomatoes; fruit and vegetable purées |
Included with Tomato Milling Machine
- Fabio Leonardi SP5 Tomato Squeezer
Cleaning and Maintenance
Do not run the machine empty. After use, wash all six easy-to-disassemble parts with water and mild detergent, then dry them thoroughly. Coat the metal pieces with olive oil before storage. The spiral is designed to scrape against the inside of the stainless steel screen, trapping the tomato against the screen in an ever-tightening spiral. Because the spiral is cast, some imperfections will wear off as metal shavings during the first run. Use stale bread with olive oil or older tomatoes with olive oil for the first run, then discard the batch and clean the machine. Please read the product manual linked at the bottom of the page for more details.
Fabio Leonardi Manufacturer Info
Fabio Leonardi made the first tomato crusher in 1917. For more than 80 years, this practical, economical, safe, and durable utensil has been distributed throughout Italy and around the world. It can be used to make tomato sauce, as well as fruit and vegetable juices and purées. The models Leonardi produces today carry on this tradition while incorporating improvements developed over the years to make the machines more functional and durable. Fabio Leonardi also produces meat grinders for small and medium quantities, stuffing machines, kneading machines, and other accessories that can connect to its motors.
Factory Visit
As a premier distributor of Fabio Leonardi products in the USA, I felt it was important to visit the factory and meet the people who carry on the company’s tradition of quality. I did just that in February 2007. I saw the different generations whose work traced the company’s history. Their passion and commitment to quality were impressive. The factory was modest and probably looked much as it had for the previous half-century. It stood not far from the center of Bologna, Italy.
I personally consider Bologna to be the culinary capital of the world, with the influences of Tuscany and the rest of Italy coming together in one place. The region’s passion for food may be why this company’s products are renowned worldwide for their quality and longevity. Originally, the company focused on local growers in Tuscany, helping them bring their harvests to market and transform the region’s tomatoes into its now-famous culinary creations.
That passion for food grew into a passion for quality that Fabio Leonardi passed down through subsequent generations. It extends to every aspect of the manufacturing process. His grandson spoke about the ideal temperatures and cooling cycles for castings, the careful selection of each type of metal, and the close monitoring of the machining process. Although some of the details were difficult for me to follow, his commitment to manufacturing quality was clear. By the time he described the finish of each piece, I was thinking about the café terrace where we would soon sip Chianti and enjoy lunch overlooking the valley below Bologna. I left assured that the tradition of quality behind this brand remained strong under its current management. |
