IMS Competition Matrix E61 Shower Screen

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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.

Search terms:

IMS VC Matrix E61 shower screen, 8F612020, Del Creatives S.R.L, 2nd puck screen E61 grouppo,

Fits the following: all E61 standard groups including
  

  • Ascaso: Pid models, Steel Professional, Barista
  • Azkoyen
  • Bezzera, Bfc, Bianchi, Brasilia, Bianchi
  • Casadio
  • D.I.D.
  • ECM, Expobar
  • Faema, Fiorenzato, Fiamma RST, Fiamac, Futura, Futurmat 
  • Grimac
  • Iberital, Isomac 
  • Kees Van Der Westen
  • La Nuova Era, La Scala, L'Orchestrale
  • Lelit: Bianca, Mara
  • Mairali, 
  • la Pavoni: All E61 groups inc. Giotto 
  • Quality Espresso
  • Rocket, 
  • Royal First,
  • Reneka
  • SAB Italia, Sanremo, SV
  • VFA express, 
  • Vibiemme,
  • Visacrem,
  • Victoria Arduino
  • Wega

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This IMS product has been in my Rocket Cinquantotto for a bit over a year. Even output and a cleaner machine. I've added a paper filter on top of the basket too, so the reduced crud isn't only due to the screen. In the case that this shower screen cracks, I picked up a few of these so I'll be fine for years of making espresso.
David
United States
31 January 2025

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