IMS Competition Shower Screen E61 - 60mm

Product features

• Compatibility: For all E61 brew groups (see compatibility list below)
• Product code: E61200IM
• Outer diameter: 60 mm
• Shower screen body diameter: 56.5 mm
• Wall height (outer): 17 mm
• Perforation: Ø 3 mm, 98 holes
• Installation: Can be easily removed from the brew group with a Sieb-Entferner">screen removal tool.

Replacing the shower screen

Replacing the shower screen takes only a few steps:

1. Preparation: It is best to do this while the brew group is heated to make the rubber gasket softer.
2. Removal: Use a screen removal tool to find the edge of the old shower screen and pry it out. Alternatively, a teaspoon or a blind filter basket can also be used (avoid sharp tools).
3. Installation: Insert the new IMS screen into the rubber gasket (pay attention to the orientation). Remove the filter basket from the portafilter and place the shower screen including the rubber gasket inside. Carefully lock the portafilter into the group head and repeat the process.

Why do we sell the IMS shower screen?

We believe that you can make great coffee with many different machines. However, to get the absolute maximum out of every machine, small adjustments are sometimes needed. Default shower screens often do not distribute brewing water evenly over the coffee grounds. This can lead to uneven extraction and even channeling. That is why it is often worth using a different shower screen. The IMS shower screen distributes water significantly more evenly over the coffee grounds thanks to the arrangement of the holes. This improves the result in your cup even further.

Compatible machine brands and types

The IMS Competition shower screen is compatible with E61 brew groups. Supported brands include:

• Kees Van Der Westen
• Faema
• Vibiemme
• Wega
• Ascaso
• Bezzera
• BFC
• Bianchi
• Brasilia
• D.I.D. L'Orchestrale
• ECM
• Expobar
• Fiorenzato
• Grimac
• Iberital
• La Nuova Era
• La Scala
• Quality Espresso
• Rocket
• Royal First
• Sanremo
• SV
• SAB
• VFA

Examples of compatible models:

• Lelit Mara X (all versions)
• Lelit Bianca
• Ascaso Steel Duo PID
• Rocket Cinquantotto
• Rocket Mozzafiato
• ECM Mechanika V Slim
• Quickmill Rubino

What makes a good espresso?

What constitutes a good espresso or espresso-based drink is always subjective. Some people like strong espressos with low acidity, while others prefer fruity espressos. However, these two extremes are largely due to the choice of raw coffee and the roasting process.

Everyone wants to get the best out of their roasted beans during extraction. This, however, is influenced by many factors, such as: water, extraction time, brew ratio, brewing temperature, grind size, etc. A good espresso is therefore a puzzle made of many pieces. With so many factors influencing the result in the cup, errors can naturally occur. You can see a video about this from Benjamin and Michel here: