Filter E61 IMS competition style 18/22 gram

IMS is the standard for baristas who participate at competition level. You can now also place this filter in your filterholder at home. The surface is extremely smooth and the holes are perfectly distributed. Improved water and pressure distribution so that you get an even better extraction. Fits all E61 filterholders, but also, for example, the filterholders from Gaggia, Ranclio, Bezzera and others. 

For a double portion of 18 to 22 grams, height 26.5 mm.

B702TH24.5M

BORDER: Ø 70 mm

BODY: Ø 60 mm for Ø 58 and 58,4mm tamper

RIDGE: Ridgeless

SHAPE: Cylindrical with Flat Bottom

The shape was created by I.M.S. to obtain the proper ratio between the base and height of the coffee puck in relation to capacity.

This shape has been designed to exploit the whole coffee puck, which also facilitates drying and expulsion.

PERFORATION: patented I.M.S. perforation

PERFORATED AREA: Ø 49 mm area optimized in relation to the shape of the filter.

NUMBER OF HOLES: 715 holes in Exagonal pattern (E)

The number and distribution of the holes are designed to balance the delivery in relation to the height and shape of the filter and perforated area.

HOLE DIAMETER: 0.30 mm

SHAPE OF THE HOLE: CIRCULAR with CONICAL cross section.

COMPETITION PERFORATION: Relaminated and Recalibrated.

FINISHING TUMBLING: Wet vibrofinishing with ceramic inserts and drying with corncob

PICKLING: Passivation and preparing of the material

ELECTROPOLISHING: smooth surface with unmatched sanitary and non-contaminating qualities is obtained.

CAPACITY:

Disclaimer: All tests about the capacity of the filters were made using:
• Dark roasted coffee: 80% Arabica 20% Robusta blend
• Medium roasted coffee: 100% Arabica
• Light roasted coffee: Ethiopia single origin