Macap CPS - Coffee Tamper - 52 mm and 57.5 mm
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The Macap CPS is a lever-operated espresso tamper that applies the same pressure to every dose — 25 kg, to the manufacturer's specification — regardless of who is on the machine. Set the portafilter under the head, pull the lever, and the ground coffee is compressed evenly. It is made in Italy in aluminium, with tamper sizes of Ø 52.0 mm and Ø 57.5 mm; the 57.5 mm is the size that matches a 58 mm portafilter basket.
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The same tamp every time
CPS stands for Constant Pressure System. Tamping by hand is the step in an espresso routine that varies most from one person to the next: press harder on one side and the water finds the soft edge, and the shot runs fast and thin. The Macap CPS takes that out of the equation. The portafilter goes under the head, you pull the lever, and the dose is compressed at a set pressure — 25 kg, to Macap's specification — whether it is your first shot of the morning or a stand-in's tenth.
Fitting it into the routine
Dose and distribute the grounds as you normally would, then tamp on the CPS instead of on a mat. Because the pressure is fixed, whatever variation is left in the cup comes from the grind or the dose, so dialling in a new bean gets quicker: you change one thing at a time, and the tamp is no longer one of them.
In a busy bar
That repeatability is why the CPS suits hospitality. New staff turn out a consistent puck without weeks of practice, extraction times stay where you set them, and the shot you signed off on in the morning is the one that goes out at four.
Specifications
- Brand: Macap
- Type: lever espresso tamper, Constant Pressure System
- Tamper sizes: Ø 52.0 mm and Ø 57.5 mm — the 57.5 mm matches a 58 mm portafilter basket
- Tamping pressure: 25 kg, as specified by the manufacturer
- Material: aluminium
- Made in Italy
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| Product code | CDJ-TB-MACAPCPS |
|---|---|
| EAN | 2211500712166 |
| Brand | Macap |
| Material | Aluminium |
| Produced in | Italy |
Adjustment:
With regular use of the machine, you might notice the lever's return force lessening. If this happens, make the adjustment as follows:
Loosen insert C by turning it anti-clockwise with a 3 mm hex key;
Using the same key, loosen insert B half a turn. At the same time, use a flathead screwdriver to apply pressure to voltage regulator A (to keep the internal screw from returning to its starting position);
Adjust the spring tension by turning voltage regulator A anti-clockwise to tighten the tension (clockwise to loosen it). Keep the adjustment slight to avoid a sudden or noisy return of the lever.
When the spring tension adjustment is complete, securely tighten insert B with the screwdriver.
Finally, screw down insert C tightly to ensure insert B doesn't loosen due to machine vibrations during use.
Maintenance:
With ongoing use, it's recommended to replace the O-rings, bulbs, and springs (sold separately) every 500,000 settings.
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