IKAPE V4 Palm Calibrated Tamper (51 to 58.5 mm)
A calibrated palm tamper. IKAPE states that the V4 differs from its V3 in the way it is pressed: the larger top takes the palm of your hand, so the same 30 lb (13.6 kg) feels like less force. An outer support block keeps the press in shape. Sold in 51, 53.3 and 58.5 mm, black or silver.
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The same 30 lb, pressed with the palm
This is IKAPE's V4 palm tamper, a calibrated tamper sold in 51, 53.3 and 58.5 mm. IKAPE states that it differs from the V3 in the way it is pressed. The V4 has a larger contact area that you press with the palm of your hand, so at the same 30 lb the press feels like less force.
Calibrated at 30 lb
IKAPE states that a built-in spring sets the tamping pressure at 30 lb, about 13.6 kg. The pressure comes from the spring, so it stays the same from one shot to the next, whoever is making the coffee.
A support block on the outside
IKAPE states that a support block on the outside stops the press from going out of shape while you tamp, and gives a consistent, flat surface of ground coffee.
Choose the right size
- IKAPE lists it for 51 mm portafilters: De'Longhi Dedica (EC685 / EC885) and other compact 51 mm machines.51 mm
- IKAPE lists it for 54 mm portafilters: Sage / Breville machines, including Barista Express, Barista Pro, Barista Touch and Bambino Plus.53.3 mm
- IKAPE lists it for 58 mm portafilters: E61 group machines, Gaggia Classic, Rancilio Silvia, Lelit, ECM, Profitec and La Marzocco.58.5 mm
How to use it
- Dose into a dry basket and break up clumps with a WDT tool or a distributor.
- Stand the portafilter on a mat or in a station so it cannot rock.
- Set the flat of your palm on the top and press straight down, letting the spring set the pressure.
- Lift the tamper off without twisting it.
Materials and care
IKAPE states that the tamper is made of food-grade 304 stainless steel and aluminium alloy, and that it can be rinsed under water without rusting.
Rinse it and dry it, and do not leave it to soak. Wipe the face after each shot, before coffee oils dry on it.
What's in the box
- 1 × IKAPE V4 palm calibrated tamper, in the size and colour you select
Fits these machines
51/53.3/58.5 mm
- De'Longhi Dedica
- E61 group machines
- ECM / Profitec
- Gaggia Classic
- Lelit
- Rancilio Silvia
- Sage / Breville
Specifications
Sizes and fit
- Basket sizes
- 51 mm · 53.3 mm · 58.5 mm
Build
- Mechanism
- Built-in spring, calibrated, with an outer support block
- Materials
- Food-grade 304 stainless steel and aluminium alloy, as stated by IKAPE
- Colours
- Black, Silver
- Version
- V4
Extras
- Tamping pressure
- 13.6 kg (30 lb), as stated by IKAPE
- Press
- Larger top for a palm press
- Brand
- IKAPE
Videos
Shorts
Videos from IKAPE on YouTube. A video loads from YouTube only when you press play.
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