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58mm Spring-Loaded Tamper

Consistent tamping pressure, every single shot.

58mm spring-loaded tamper

Uneven tamping is a classic cause of channeling. A spring-loaded tamper clicks at a calibrated pressure, removing one more variable from your shot.

It is the easiest consistency upgrade a Gaggia or Rancilio owner can make.

Key features

  • •Calibrated 30lb spring
  • •Flat machined base
  • •58mm fit
  • •Fits standard portafilters

Specifications

TypeSpring-loaded tamper
Size58mm
PressureCalibrated spring
BaseFlat, precision-machined

Pros

  • ✓Same pressure every shot
  • ✓Eliminates tilted tamping
  • ✓Feels premium

Cons

  • ✕One size only (58mm)
  • ✕Redundant if you already tamp well

Verdict

The consistency upgrade that costs less than a bag of beans and instantly improves shot-to-shot reliability.