Trento #26 Pasta Die Brass for items 16643, 13236, and 13440 Pasta Machines

Each pasta extruder has a slightly different mounting interface, dough channel diameter, and pressure rating. The Trento #26 Pasta Die Brass for items 16643, 13236, and 13440 Pasta Machines is machined to the Trento PM-IT-0025 and PM-IT-0040 family's exact specs, so it won't fit competing brands.

Check the SKU on your extruder's nameplate. If it's 16643, 13236, or 13440, you're good. Other Trento and Omcan extruders use different die mounts and won't accept this die without an adapter that isn't supplied.

Some gluten-free formulations work, though they tend to be stickier and more abrasive. Clean the Trento #26 Pasta Die Brass for items 16643, 13236, and 13440 Pasta Machines immediately after gluten-free runs and inspect the cutting face for residue.

Yes, hand wash only with warm water and a soft brush, then air dry fully before storage. Dishwashers, abrasive pads, and harsh chemicals like bleach can pit or warp the brass surface and shorten the die's useful life.

Brief contact during extrusion is fine, but never leave acidic dough sitting in the die after a run. Tomato, lemon, or vinegar residues left in contact with brass can dull the surface and discolor the metal over time.

Any operation that depends on this specific pasta shape as a regular menu item should hold a spare. Lead times on replacement and special-order dies can stretch weeks, and a damaged die mid-service shuts down the menu item completely.

Yes, watch for frayed edges, inconsistent thickness across the cut, or visible distortion of the pasta shape compared to fresh production from earlier runs. Once visual quality drops, no amount of cleaning brings it back.