Competition Filter Basket 2 Cup IMS B682TCH26.5E Ø 68mm × 26.5mm — 16/22gr

IMS Filter basket B68 2t h26,5 e

This competition-grade filter basket addresses channeling and uneven extraction in modern espresso machines. The IMS B682TCH26.5E design suits home baristas and commercial operators seeking competition-level shot consistency across group heads.

Manufactured by IMS with patented perforation technology, this basket features a cylindrical body with convex bottom in precision stainless steel. Made in Italy with exclusive relaminated and recalibrated competition finishing.

Specifications

• Average capacity: 16–22 grams
• Shape border diameter: Ø 68mm (B68 designation)
• Height: 26.5mm (H26.5)
• Body diameter: Ø 60mm (fits Ø 58mm tamper)
• Ridge: Ridgeless
• Shape: Cylindrical with convex bottom
• Perforated area: Ø 49mm
• Number of holes: 715
• Hole diameter: 0.30mm
• Hole shape: Circular with conical cross-section
• Hole spacing: Hexagonal (E pattern)
• Perforation type: Competition — relaminated and recalibrated
• Finishing: Tumbling process
• Country of origin: Italy
• Manufacturer: IMS

Design features

The cylindrical body with convex bottom collects coffee toward the centre during percolation, exploiting the entire coffee puck while facilitating drying and expulsion after extraction. The shape optimises the ratio between base and puck height relative to dose capacity. The 715-hole hexagonal spacing pattern balances delivery in relation to filter height, shape, and perforated area. IMS's patented perforation features circular holes with conical cross-sections, relaminated and recalibrated to competition specification.

Compatible Part Numbers

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