IMS Competition shower strainer E61 - 60mm

The IMS Competition shower sieve makes the extraction even more even. The arrangement of the holes and the covering with a fine metal mesh means that the brewing water is distributed very evenly over the coffee grounds. The more even the espresso extraction, the better the espresso. Cheaper sieves, often supplied with espresso machines, tend not to distribute the water well and dispense the majority of the water in the center of the shower. This shower sieve is installed in almost all of our Akademie machines.

product features

• Compatibility: For all E61 brewing groups (see compatibility list below)
• Product name: E61200IM
• Outer diameter: 60 mm
• Diameter of the sieve body: 56.5 mm
• Wall height (outside): 17 mm
• Perforation: Ø 3 mm, 98 holes
• Assembly: Can be easily removed from the brewing group with a sieve remover

conversion of the shower screen

The shower screen can be converted in just a few steps:

1. Preparation: Best done with the brewing group heated to soften the rubber seal.
2. Dismantling: Use a strainer remover to find the edge of the old shower strainer and pry it out. Alternatively, you can use a teaspoon or a blind strainer (no sharp tools).
3. Assembly: Insert the new IMS sieve into the rubber seal (note the direction). Remove the brewing sieve from the portafilter and insert the shower sieve including the rubber seal. Carefully clamp the portafilter in place and repeat the process.

Why do we sell the IMS shower screen?

We believe that you can make very good coffee with many different machines. However, in order to get the most out of each machine, small adjustments are sometimes necessary. Standard shower sieves often do not distribute the brewing water evenly over the ground coffee. This can lead to uneven extractions and even channeling. That is why it is often worth using a different shower sieve. The IMS shower sieve distributes the water much more evenly over the ground coffee thanks to the arrangement of the holes. This improves the result in the cup even further.

Compatible machine brands and types

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

• Kees Van Der Westen
• Faema
• Vibiemme
• Wega
• Ascaso
• Bezzera
• BFC
• Bianchi
• Brasilia
• DID 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 beverage is always subjective. Some people like strong espressos with little acidity and others prefer fruity espressos. However, these two extremes are largely due to the choice of green coffee and the roasting.

When extracting roasted beans, everyone wants to get the best out of it. However, this is influenced by many factors, such as: water, extraction time, brewing ratio, brewing temperature, grinding result, etc. A good espresso is therefore a puzzle made up of many pieces. With so many factors influencing the result in the cup, mistakes can of course also occur. Here you can see a video from Benjamin and Michel: