IMS Competition Matrix E61 Shower Screen

Description:
The VC Matrix^® shower screen was developed by  Del Creatives S.R.L,  DVG, and IMS to produce a dryer puck and a full extraction. It is very different from your usual etched or holed espresso shower. 

This technology is similar to a *puck screen in a basket - it slows down the extraction and drops the water temperature by 1-2°C, so it suits models where group temperature cannot be adjusted if using 100% arabica. 100% arabica. coffees are best extracted at 88-90°C.

This IMS innovation is made of 316L s.steel plate, composed of 50 layers of microspheres, creating tens of thousands of routes, as narrow as 4-5 microns. This allows an even distribution of the water on the coffee puck. The fine porosity causes a pressure drop at the very last step before the water meets the coffee bed. The internal pressure inside the porous plate causes the release of nano-bubbles of steam and CO2, creating a sturdier crema.

Matrix Features:

• No more channelling! The matrix material structure ensures a uniform flow which lowers the risk of channeling, even with poor tamping. 
• Cleaner groups!  Coffee silt does not travel back up the solenoid valve, but coffee oils do - so you still have to back flush. However, oily molecules can still travel back with the water being chucked at the end of the action.
• Get more out of less - Improving the flow on top of the coffee allows the barista to grind the coffee finer and use less of it to reach a similar result. 
• Thicker creamier espresso - the micro-bubbles created inside the tiny crevices of the material make their way into the coffee brew. With the fats and fibres, these micro-bubbles build a thicker crema and full body feel.
• Lowers the group temperature by 1-2°C - if the basket is not heated up beforehand.

💡For suitable silicon E61 portafilter group gaskets - see here

💡* While it slows the extraction and drops the group temperature - it can absorb the coffee grounds - for a cleaner shower you can use a Paper Puck Screen.

Technical:

• Dimensions:  External 60 mm x  Internal 57MM  x Wall height 17mm
• Holes area:  Ø 4-5μ
• Material: Stainless steel AISI316 food-safe 
• Made in Italy

  VC Matrix care:

1. Flush the shower screen after each use.
2. Back flush daily with Urnex or Puly caff - or any coffee detergent agent.
3. Flush coffee detergents free with clean water for 20 sec.
4. Keep the portafilter empty, when not in use.

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