Patented
Perforation
The core of our extraction mastery. Discover the exclusive I.M.S. hole geometry and re-lamination process.
The Perfect perforation
Eliminating obstacles for a flawless extraction.
Conical Cross Section
The I.M.S. exclusive and patented perforation technology guarantees a circular hole with a cone-shaped (non-pyramidal) cross section. The inner surface of the cone is perfectly polished. As there are no edges or burrs, coffee oils and liquid slide out freely without any obstruction.
- Diameter Range: The diameter of the hole varies from 0.25 mm to 0.40 mm.
- The 0.30 mm Equilibrium: This specific diameter enables the perfect balance—blocking substances that must not pass through, while extracting a full-bodied, creamy espresso rich in aromatic overtones.
Ø min. 0.25 / max. 0.40
Burr Removal by Re-laminating
Traditional punching leaves sharp edges and metal burrs inside the holes, which snag coffee and cause clogging. IMS solves this with an exclusive mechanical process.
Re-laminating is an operation that accounts for the complete removal of perforation burrs and, at the same time, the work-hardening of the perforation area, rendering it vastly more resistant to pump pressure.
It is achieved by subjecting the perforated area to a massive pressure of 200 tons.
Types of Perforation
Modulating coffee extraction by varying the distance between holes.
M
Micro Perforation
Distance between holes of 1.50 mm distributed in a rectangular pattern.
- Interaxial: 1.50 mm
- Max Holes: 641
- Area Ø: max 44 mm
E
Hexagonal Perforation
Distance between holes of 1.73 mm distributed in an optimized hexagonal pattern.
- Interaxial: 1.73 mm
- Max Holes: 715
- Area Ø: max 49 mm
N
Norm Perforation
Distance between holes of 2.00 mm distributed in a standard rectangular pattern.
- Interaxial: 2.00 mm
- Max Holes: 481
- Area Ø: max 49 mm
Advanced Innovations
Pushing the limits of geometric extraction.
BIG BANG (BB)
An exclusive design featuring an incremental distance between holes. It starts at 1.5 mm in the center and gradually increases toward the edge.
- Max Holes: 585
- Max Area Ø: 49 mm
ALL-IN-ONE
A hybrid system: 253 structural holes of 2.4 mm diameter combined seamlessly with a photo-etched membrane offering a 150-micron filtering power.
- Extreme fine filtration
- Max Area Ø: 52 mm
SEE IT IN ACTION
Watch how IMS technology perfects your daily espresso.