Norwalk Juicer and PURE Juicer Comparison
PURE no longer makes juicers. This comparison is kept as a record of the PURE Juicer and the Norwalk models as they were sold. Prices and terms are no longer shown.
If you were in the market for a two-stage and cold-press juicer there were really only two options.
We got asked a lot how our PURE Juicer compared to the traditional Norwalk Juicer. While to the novice they may look the same, there are actually many significant differences between them. We like to focus on just a few key features that make a big difference. The PURE’s:
- Cutter and offset feed tube are better – no pre-chopping required.
- Cold press makes more juice at its higher pressure
- Is easier to clean and wipe down
You also get more juice per squeeze, your mileage may vary.
Left: Norwalk Juicer 290 Right: PURE Juicer
While both Mercedes and Chevrolet have four tires and a steering wheel they are not the same. PURE has taken two stage juicing to an all new level.
The most obvious difference is the PURE Juicer’s modern gorgeous design with smooth rounded edges it is countertop eye-candy in any kitchen. Design is built in, not an afterthought, you’ll be glad you picked the pretty one.
TOP DETAIL
Symmetrical or Asymmetrical?
Norwalk Juicer
The Norwalk is asymmetrical, with a slower motor, to accommodate the motor length creating a clunky design.
PURE Juicer
PURE designed a custom motor with more power but shorter in length allowing for a smooth modern design.
Norwalk Juicer
Cluttered design, posts, screws, sheet metal overlaps and seams.
PURE Juicer
Smooth clean modern design.
A core principle of good design is “form follows function”. Good design goes beyond appearance; so the difference truly is in the details.
Norwalk Juicer 290
The Norwalk Juicer Feed has too much offset. This requires pre-chopping. Also, the feed tube transition into the cutting chamber is not a smooth transition also making it hard to feed produce. Finally, the feed tube is a massive 4lbs.
PURE Juicer
The PURE Juicer Feed has the perfect offset. No pre-chopping required. Also, the feed tube transition is smooth transition making it easy to feed produce. Finally, the feed tube is only 3lbs!
| ITEM | PURE JUICER | NORWALK 280 | NORWALK 290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| OFFSET FEED TUBE, KICKBACK FREE | Correct Offset No chopping | No | Wrong Offset Requires Pre-Chopping |
| FEED HOUSING ATTACHMENT | One-hand, Twist & Lock | Two Wing Nuts | Two Knobs & Knob Wrench |
| FEED TUBE & FEED PAN, WEIGHT | 3 lb 15 oz | 4 lb 2 oz | 5 lb |
Best of all, the PURE Juicer’s patented twist and lock feed tube makes it very easy to take it apart for cleaning and it effortlessly clicks back together to make another juice. No wing nuts or screws – just an easy push of a button. Also no pre-chopping, just feed your produce straight into the PURE 8 tooth cutter.
Norwalk Juicer 290
Norwalk provides a small wrench to tighten the attachment knobs
PURE Juicer
Patented, One-hand twist and lock attachment
Press Chamber Detail
The larger PURE press chamber with the central side post allows for easier and more comfortable access and as well as a taller a deeper press chamber to work in. there are no corner posts to block access when placing pulp packs.
It also means you can press three pulp packs instead of just two and press up to 50% more juice in one squeeze.
Norwalk Juicer 290
Think about cleaning this?
PURE Juicer
Single wipe & you are done.
PURE Cutter Detail
Easy to recognize, a significant difference is that the PURE cutter comes with eight teeth instead of five to better cut your produce, especially greens. This will enhance your juicing experience by providing a smoother, and more efficient cut.
PURE Cutters were available in two styles:
- Left, #304 stainless steel straight tooth (same material as Norwalk)
- Right, #440C surgical grade stainless steel cutter with serrated teeth, heat treated and hardened to Rc55. Same as what is commonly used in surgeons scalpels and chefs knives. The benefit of this PURE Cutter is that it rarely or never needs sharpening.
PURE vs. Norwalk
Left: Norwalk Juicer, five tooth cutter, #304 SS
Right: PURE Juicer, eight tooth serrated cutter, #440C SS
| ITEM | PURE JUICER | NORWALK 280 | NORWALK 290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESS PRESSURE | 5400 lbs / 23.5 kN | 4500 lbs / 20 kN | 3930 lbs / 17.5 kN |
| PRESS TIME LIMIT | None | 10 seconds | None (see press pressure) |
| YIELD CARROT / APPLE PER 1000g | 761 g | 688 g | 671 g |
| YIELD CARROT, 1000g | 725 g | 552 g | 568 g |
| YIELD APPLE, 1000 g | 811 g | 762 g | 766 g |
| Yield Lettuce, 1000g | 661 g | 521 g | 602 g |
| Press Chamber Height | 107 mm | 92 mm | 92 mm |
| Press Chamber Volume | 16.6 cu in / 2730 cm3 | 9.7 cu in / 1590 cm3 | 9.7 cu in / 1590 cm3 |
| Max Yield Per Press Cycle | 34 oz / 1000 ml | 25 oz / 750 ml | 25 oz / 750 ml |
| Press Capacity, maximum | 6 cups | 4.5 cups | 4.5 cups |
| Press Capacity, recommended | 6 cups | 2 cups | 2 cups |
| Press Chamber Capacity | 1500 g | 1100 g | 1100 g |
| Sealed Press Chamber | Yes | No | Semi |
| Seamless Press Chamber | Yes | No | No |
| Press Chamber Access | Easy | Cramped | Cramped |
| Press Up: Time | 15 seconds | 20 seconds | 20 seconds |
| Press Down: Time | 4 seconds | 6 seconds | 6 seconds |
| Feed Tube, flared to minimize waste | Yes | No | No |
| Curved Pusher, to Reduce Heat & waste | Yes | No | No |
| Cutter, Hardened Steel? | Yes or No | No | No |
| Cutter, Alloy | Stainless Steel 304 or 440c | Stainless Steel 304 | Stainless Steel 304 |
| Cutter, # Teeth | 8 | 5 | 5 |
| Cutter Sharpening, Residential | Periodic or Rarely | Periodic | Periodic |
Juice Tray Detail
As you can see right away, there is a big difference in size. Not only is the PURE Juicer tray deeper, 7″ vs 6″, but the press chamber that the pulp packs are pressed in is 1/2″ taller as well.
Left: Norwalk Juicer
Right: PURE Juicer
Press Plate Detail
PURE’s is cast from stainless steel in one piece.
Norwalk’s is cast aluminum plus an assortment of washers, screws and stamped steel.
Left: Norwalk Juicer
Right: PURE Juicer
Protective Bumper Detail
To prevent damage to the juicer body by the collection bowl scuffing on the front of the juicer front.
Norwalk Juicer 290
Think about cleaning this?
PURE Juicer
Single wipe & you are done.
Press Handle Detail
Notice how the PURE handle is built-in as part of the design, rather than added as an afterthought?
Also notice the thickness of the base plate, the PURE is double the thickness and 8x the stiffness. The PURE Chassis is strong and does not flex.
Norwalk Juicer 290
PURE Juicer
Another example for thought-through design are the grids.
Each PURE grid is made individually (not cut from a big sheet). This process enables us to number every grid for easy identification and makes for a smooth sided shape with no sharp edges. It increases the ‘open area’ of the grid from 61% to 75% reducing clogging and allowing pulp to flow through the grid without overheating.
What this means to you is an easy to identify, user-friendly grid that requires less push force to triturate your produce.
PURE Juicer Reviews
To find out how attention to detail can make a big difference, check out our complete side-by-side comparison chart:
TWO-STAGE JUICER COMPARISON
| ITEM | PURE JUICER | NORWALK 280 | NORWALK 290 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Removable Press Plate | Yes | No | No |
| Press Plate Material | Stainless Steel 304, 1pc | Aluminum, 4 pc + 6pc Screws | Aluminum, 4 pc + 6pc Screws |
| Press Plate Dishwasher Safe | Yes | No | No |
| Guide Rail / Post | Yes | No | Yes |
| Tall Sloped Tray | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Belt Reinforced Non-Slip/Stretch | Yes | No | No |
| Lowered yield due to drive belt stretching? | No | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-Scuff Bowl Bumper | Yes | No | No |
| # of Grids | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Grid Edges | Smooth | Sharp (postage stamp) | Sharp (postage stamp) |
| Grid Sizes, Numbered | Yes | No | No |
| Cloths | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| Bags | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Food Contact Parts | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Thermally Protected Motor | Yes | No | No |
| Length, Width, Height (inches) | 15” x 15″ x 17 | 15” x 15” x 17” | 15” x 15” x 17” |
| Length, Width, Height (mm) | 381 x 381 x 419 | 381 x 381 x 432 | 381 x 381 x 432 |
| Net Weight | 65.6 lbs / 29.8 kg | 58 lbs / 264 kg | 62.3 lbs / 28.3 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 72 lbs / 31.8 kg | 69 lbs / 31.4 kg | 72 lbs / 31.8 kg |
| Voltage | 100-120 / 200-240 | 100-120 / 200-240 | 100-120 / 200-240 |
| Method to Change Voltage | Easy access switch | Inside motor, change wires | Inside motor, change wires |
| Power Supply Cord | IEC receptacle, 32” / .8m | Hard wired, 54” / 1.3m | IEC receptacle, 54” / 1. m |
Norwalk Update: November 2021
The Norwalk Juicer Company closed its doors in November 2021 after 87 years, and it is sadly missed by the entire juicing community. PURE Juicer then became the only two-stage juicer available. Created in 2016, PURE Juicer innovated two-stage juicing and the juicing experience through modern technology and customer input.
We did not anticipate Norwalk going out of business. Our community is full of Norwalk and PURE Juicer owners with the same goal of living healthy lives and drinking the best true cold-pressed juice a home juicer can make. Knowing many in our community would need parts and/or services for their Norwalk, we worked on ways to support you.
PURE Juicer made all its juicing parts from food-grade stainless steel. We redesigned the feed tube for easier use and less kickback, incorporated an eight-tooth stainless steel cutter, and increased the pressing force to 2.5 tons. These changes produced the highest yield and a better juicing experience.
In an effort to carry the legacy of two-stage juicing forward and to support the community who were unsure what to do next, we shared what we could do:
- PURE cloths, bags, and liners are compatible with all Norwalk Juicers. See PURE cloths, bags, and liners.
- PURE Juicer parts are not compatible with Norwalk Juicers. If you have any questions, please contact our support team.
- PURE Juicer was Gerson-approved, just like Norwalk. PURE still offers service parts for PURE Juicer owners.
Our commitment is to our community. We welcome your questions and comments. And we hope to see everyone juicing for years to come.
Sincerely,
David Feinberg
CEO & Founder of PURE
This article is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor before changing your diet, especially if you have a health condition or take medication.