CINOART Precision Tamp PT2 – automatic 58 mm tamper
Buy the CINOART PT2 in Switzerland: automatic tamper with Guide Leveling System, tamping pressure from 2 to 38 kg and up to three tamp cycles. Showrooms in Bern and Zurich.
The Precision Tamp PT2 compresses the coffee in the portafilter automatically as soon as the portafilter is inserted. According to CINOART, one tamp takes 1.2 seconds, and the piston is a standard 58 mm size with a flat base. The device runs on 12 volts via a mains transformer and takes up little space on the counter.
Features of the PT2
Guide Leveling System (GLS)
The patented GLS guides the piston so that the coffee bed is level with every tamp. According to CINOART, a tilted coffee bed leads to channeling and therefore to uneven extraction. The GLS is designed to keep the quality in the cup the same from shot to shot.
Setting the pressure
The tamping pressure can be selected on the control panel between 2 and 38 kg. According to CINOART, the set pressure is applied consistently even with different grind sizes and doses. Three multi-tamp settings can be programmed, and a counter records the number of tamps. The holder can be adjusted to fit different portafilter handles.
Multi-tamping in segments
You choose one, two or three tamps in a row. Each pass can be set with its own pressure, for example a first tamp at 8 kg and a second at 30 kg, or any other combination between 2 and 38 kg.
Safety
The portafilter sensor only triggers on metal, not on fingers. The device itself runs on 12 volts via an upstream transformer, and the control board has overvoltage protection.
Non-stick coating
According to CINOART, the nano non-stick coating on the piston prevents fines and coffee oils from building up. The piston stays clean.
Construction
Cast metal housing, all functional parts made of metal. The interior is easy to access for servicing.
The details in everyday use
Further features according to CINOART: sleep mode, a total counter for all tamps and a non-slip suction-cup foot that holds the device on the counter. The workflow stays the same: insert the portafilter, and the PT2 tamps with the selected program. If temperature and humidity change over the course of the day, the pressure can be adjusted quickly during operation.
At a glance
| Type |
automatic tamper |
| Model |
PT2 (Precision Tamp 2) |
| Piston |
Standard 58 mm, flat base |
| Tamping pressure |
2 to 38 kg, adjustable |
| Time per tamp |
1.2 seconds |
| Multi-tamping |
1, 2 or 3 tamps, each with its own pressure |
| Leveling |
Guide Leveling System (GLS), patented |
| Rated voltage |
220 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating voltage |
12 V via upstream transformer |
| Safety |
Portafilter sensor responds only to metal, overvoltage protection |
| Piston surface |
Nano non-stick coating |
| Housing |
Cast metal |
| Further features |
Sleep mode, total counter, non-slip suction-cup foot |
| Colors |
Black, white |
Who it is made for
For everyone who wants to standardize tamping and set the pressure in kilograms, at home or in a café. The PT2 takes care of the compressing, while grind size, dose and distribution stay with you. If you work by weight ratio, start at 1:2 and adjust to taste. Our opinion is one of many, and there are no espresso police.
You can find more automatic tampers from Puqpress, and hand tampers in the tamper collection. For puck preparation beforehand: WDT tools, affordable and precise, from Normcore, or if you want more, the Moonraker from Weber Workshops, both also in the WDT tools collection. Puck screens from Normcore and Weber Workshops are in the puck screens collection.
You can find matching grinders and machines in our coffee grinders and espresso machines. The advice tool helps you narrow things down.
Delivery across Switzerland and to Liechtenstein in 2 to 4 working days. Click & Collect in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). We answer questions during business hours or by email at [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
How high is the tamping pressure of the CINOART PT2?
Adjustable from 2 to 38 kg. With multi-tamping, each of the up to three tamps can be set with its own pressure.
What does the Guide Leveling System do?
The patented GLS guides the piston so that the coffee bed is level with every tamp. According to CINOART, this prevents channeling caused by tilted tamping.
Which portafilter size fits?
According to CINOART, the piston is a standard 58 mm size with a flat base. The holder can be adjusted to fit different portafilter handles.
Does the PT2 trigger if I reach in with my hand?
No. According to CINOART, the sensor only triggers on metal, not on fingers. The device runs on 12 volts.
Can I see the device before buying?
Yes, in our showrooms in Bern (Gerberngasse 44) and Zurich Oerlikon (Hagenholzstrasse 50b). Not every device is set up at all times, so write to us in advance at [email protected].
Tip from the roastery: With a fixed tamping pressure, the only thing that still changes the shot is what happens before tamping. So we adjust the grind size first and stay with the 1:2 ratio. For dense, full-bodied espresso we use Cozy Chocolate or Nutty Delight, and for maximum body without acidity Very Nutty. If you want to discover something fruity, you will find it in Wild Peach. That is our recommendation, one of many.
