Compatibility / SMEG
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Transform your stylish Smeg espresso machine into a true specialty coffee maker. Upgrade your 51mm portafilter with our Italian-engineered precision components.
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Why upgrade your
Smeg with IMS?
Smeg espresso machines bring iconic 50s style to your kitchen, but they come equipped with "pressurized" (double-wall) filter baskets designed to create artificial crema. By upgrading to an IMS unpressurized precision basket, you unlock the ability to dial in your grind size properly, extracting the true, authentic flavors and natural crema of your specialty coffee.
Smeg espresso machines (such as the ECF01 and ECF02 series) utilize a compact 51mm group head. We manufacture specific 51mm precision baskets that perfectly fit these portafilters, allowing you to instantly upgrade your machine's brewing capabilities.
Yes, this is very important. Because IMS filters are unpressurized and feature precise laser-cut holes, the resistance during extraction must come entirely from the coffee puck itself. You will need a capable burr grinder that can grind fine enough for real espresso to get the best results.
We highly recommend upgrading from the plastic tamper that comes in the box. A precision metal tamper sized exactly at 51mm will ensure a tight, even seal inside our baskets, which is critical for preventing channeling in unpressurized extractions.
Absolutely. Our DS51 Puck Diffuser Screen is designed exactly for 51mm portafilters. Placing it on top of your tamped coffee helps distribute the water evenly from the thermoblock and keeps your machine's brew head clean from coffee grounds.