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Compak A-8 Automatic Espresso Grinder
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$1,348.75
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Overview
Created within the mold of Compak's new Fresh line, the A-8 Automatic espresso grinder caters to professionals wanting an automated grinding process. The A-8 Automatic allows for control of all features at the touch of a button.
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- The newest invention from Compak, an over 50 years old company who assembles all their grinders by hand.
- Offers three modes of grinding: Automatic, Pre-dosis, and Manual.
- Electronic display with multiple special features.
- Built-in aluminum tamper
- 1-year warranty from the date of purchase on materials used and workmanship.
Special Features:
- Selection of 1 or 2 coffees ground on demand (Automatic Mode)
- Selection of 1 or 2 coffees previously ground (Pre-Dosis Mode).
- Manual push-button doser that keeps time of amount dosed on the digital display. (Manual Mode)
- Completely new dosing system, electronics, and control system.
- The electronic display shows the grinding scale, a configurable warning to change the burrs, promotional message with your logo, shot counter, cleaning setting for easy maintenance, and multi-language display.
- Powerful 1/2hp motor
- 83mm conical burrs
- Adaptor for coffee cans and PET containers
- Hopper Capacity (lb/kg)- 4.2/1.9
- Production (lb-h/kg-h)- 31-35/14-16
- Dosing Time (7g)- 2.5/sec
- Motor Power (w)- 420
- RPM- 1300
- Grinding Disc Diameter (in/mm)- conical 3.3/83
*Image is a representation. Actual product may vary based on model, size, and options selected.
| Specifications: | |
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| Manufacturer: | Compak |
| Model: | A-8 Automatic |
| List Price: | $2,010 |
| Width: | 8.3" (210 mm) |
| Depth: | 15" (380 mm) |
| Height: | 26" (660 mm) |
| Voltage: | 110 volts |
| Weight: | 33.5 lbs. (15.2 kg) |
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Compak Coffee Grinders have been manufacturing high quality espresso and coffee grinders for over 50 years. The quality of Compak grinders is derived from their meticulous manufacturing process. Compak's manufacturing process includes hand assembling all of their machines, using only the highest quality steel and aluminum components. In addition to quality, Compak has one of the most extensive ranges of professional coffee grinders available on the market, adapted to grind any type of coffee for any type of business.
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