Competition Filter 1 Cup 6/9g IMS B68 1T H24.5E Ø 68mm

IMS Filter basket B68 1t h24,5 m

Finding the right single-basket filter for consistent extractions can transform your espresso results. This competition-grade precision filter fits machines from Carimali, Cimbali, Gaggia, IMS, and Reneka, delivering controlled flow and even extraction for single-serve doses.

Crafted from AISI 304 stainless steel with food-safe certification, this filter features IMS's exclusive patented perforation pattern—253 circular holes with conical cross-section arranged in hexagonal spacing across a Ø 30mm area. The truncated cone body with specific corner rounding optimises coffee puck geometry for complete saturation and easy puck expulsion.

Specifications

• Average capacity: 6–9g
• Border shape: Ø 68mm (B68)
• Height: 24.5mm (H24.5)
• Body diameter: Ø 60mm (for Ø 58mm tamper)
• External ridge: Ø 60.3mm
• Body shape: truncated cone with specific corner rounding
• Perforated area: Ø 30mm
• Number of holes: 253
• Hole distribution: hexagonal spacing (E)
• Hole diameter: 0.30mm
• Hole shape: circular with conical cross-section
• Material: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Certification: food-safe certified
• Matching tamper diameter: Ø 58mm

Compatible Part Numbers

Drilling

• HOLE DIAMETER: 0.30 mm
• SHAPE OF THE HOLE: CIRCULAR with CONICAL cross section.
• COMPETITION PERFORATION: Relaminated and Recalibrated.
• TUMBLING: Wet vibrofinishing with ceramic inserts and drying with corncob
• PICKLING: Passivation and preparing of the material
• ELECTROPOLISHING: smooth surface with unmatched sanitary and non-contaminating qualities is obtained.
• Suited for LA CIMBALI, GAGGIA, CARIMALI

Features

• BORDER: Ø 68 mm (B68)
• HEIGHT: 24.5 mm (H24.5)
• BODY: Ø 60 mm for Ø 58 mm tamper
• SHAPE: Cylindrical with specific corner rounding The shape was created by I.M.S. to obtain the proper ratio between the base and height of the coffee puck in relation to capacity. The filter is cylindrical with a specific corner rounding at the base. This shape has been designed to exploit the whole coffee puck, which also facilitates drying and expulsion.
• PERFORATED AREA: Ø 30 mm area optimized in relation to the shape of the filter.
• NUMBER OF HOLES: 253 Hexagonal Spacing (E) The number and distribution of the perforations are designed to balance the delivery in relation to the height and shape of the filter and perforated area.

Recommened Replacement

• 2 years for domestic use
• 1 year for cafe use under 300 coffees per day
• 6 months for cafe use over 300 coffees per day