Macap MI20 Touch Commercial Grinder - 58mm Flat Burr

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You get all of these freebies when you purchase this machine through Prime Coffee Suppliers:

• Free! Delivery (Worth £95) 5-7 Days pallet delivery form our UK supplier warehouse (delivery date will be booked).
  
• Free! 1-Year UK Warranty (Worth £60) This includes: All parts that break due to a manufacturing defect will be swapped free of charge for the first year. Labour and call out charges are not included.

Features

58mm Flat Burrs: Utilizes durable 58mm flat burrs for uniform particle size and consistent espresso extraction.

3.5'' Touch Screen Display with new HMI: Features an innovative 3.5-inch high-resolution touch screen with a new Human-Machine Interface for intuitive control and setting adjustments.

Four Programmable Doses: Allows the barista to save and dispense up to four different, precise timed doses for consistent shot weights.

Grind Adjustment Ring with Zero Grind Setting: Offers stepless micrometric adjustment and includes a defined zero point for precise calibration and consistency.

Metal Fork: Comes equipped with a durable, hands-free metal portafilter fork that has an anti-vibration coating for quieter operation.

Stepless Micrometric Adjustment: Features a continuous, stepless adjustment mechanism for infinitely fine control over grind coarseness.

Dosing on Demand: Grinds coffee directly into the portafilter only when required, maximizing freshness and minimizing waste.

High-Speed Grinding: Engineered for fast grinding performance, ideal for high-volume commercial environments.

Die-Cast Aluminum Body: Constructed with a robust die-cast aluminum casing for stability and long-lasting durability.

Specifications for Macap MI20 Touch

• Coffee hopper capacity: 0.5kg
• Burr: 58mm flat burrs
• Technology: 3.5” Touch Screen Display
• Dimensions (W×D×H): 194×307×440mm
• Weight: 7.5 kg
• RPM: 1400 rpm (50 Hz) | 1680 rpm (60 Hz)
• Adjustment: Standard
  
• Motor power: 300 W
• Instant productivity: 2 - 2.6 g/s

Macap MI40 Pro vs. MI20 Touch: Which Grinder Deserves a Spot on Your Counter?

Choosing the right on-demand coffee grinder is crucial, whether you're running a busy café or striving for the perfect espresso at home. Macap's MI Pro-Line offers two excellent options: the powerful MI40 Pro and the more compact MI20 Touch. While both boast a sleek design and intuitive 3.5-inch touchscreen interface, the key differences boil down to capacity, speed, and overall output.

The Fundamental Differences

The most significant distinction lies in the burr size and motor power, which directly impacts grinding performance:

• Macap MI20 Touch: This model is the smaller but perfectly capable choice, featuring 58mm flat burrs and a 300W motor. It's ideal for low to medium-volume settings, such as specialty coffee bars, offices, or a keen home barista setup. Its production speed is estimated at around $2.0 - 2.6 \text{ g/s}$.

• Macap MI40 Pro (or MI40 Touch): The MI40 steps up the game with larger 65mm flat burrs and a more robust 480W or 600W motor (depending on the exact 'Pro' specification, but significantly more powerful than the MI20). This jump in specifications allows for a faster output, typically $2.6 - 4.0 \text{ g/s}$, making it the better choice for busy commercial environments that require high-volume, continuous grinding without overheating.

Hopper Capacity and Cooling

Another practical consideration is the bean hopper capacity:

• The MI20 Touch has a smaller hopper, usually around 0.5 kg, which is fine for its intended lower-volume use.

• The MI40 Pro boasts a substantially larger hopper, typically 1.2 kg (or even 1.4 kg in some specifications), reducing the frequency of refills in a busy work setting.

Crucially, the higher-volume MI40 models are engineered for endurance and often feature an adjustable cooling fan and forced air intakes in the base. This cooling system is essential for preventing the motor and burrs from overheating during extended periods of use, thus preserving the quality and flavour profile of your coffee beans, a massive advantage in a bustling café.

If your coffee needs are modest and you value a compact footprint, the MI20 Touch offers fantastic consistency and a brilliant user interface. However, if you are running a high-turnover business and require faster, more sustained grinding power, the superior burr size and active cooling of the MI40 Pro make it the clear champion.

About the Brand

MACAP, or Macina Caffè Petiziol, is a distinguished Italian firm founded in Venice in 1930, built upon a heritage of meticulous 'artigianato' (craftsmanship) and mechanical specialisation in coffee equipment. For nearly a century, the brand has been dedicated to "shaping coffee" through the precision engineering of professional grinders and tampers.

Their core mission is to harmonise traditional Italian skill with modern technology, creating machinery renowned for its durable construction and intuitive functionality. This commitment to qualitative excellence has established MACAP as a global name, with its equipment now the benchmark choice for baristas and serious coffee enthusiasts in over seventy countries worldwide.