Compak Cube Tamp

This Automatic Coffee Tamper's small footprint makes it the ideal complement for coffee shops that demand optimal extraction with limited space. It's a game-changer for those who want to guarantee exceptional coffee with every pour. It's designed for versatility with an innovative fork mechanism that seamlessly fits most portafilters on the market. Plus there's no need to worry about compatibility; simply place the portafilter, and let the sensor work its magic!

• Consistent Puck Integrity: Unmatched pressure control ensures that every puck maintains its integrity, giving you the ultimate control over your extraction.

• Adjustable Tamping Pressure: Tailor your tamping pressure to perfection, ranging from 10 to 30 Kg (22-66 lb). Your coffee, your way.

• 58mm Tamper Diameter: standard size that delivers unparalleled consistency in every press.

• Unit Selection: Switch between Kg and lb to match your preference and workflow seamlessly.

• Portafilter Holder: Adjustable height to accommodate all types of portafilters. Minimum height: 26.80 mm (1.055 in), Maximum height: 41.05 mm (1.616 in).

• Manual Cleaning Mode: Keep your equipment in top shape with an easy-to-use manual cleaning mode.

• OLED Display with Touch Pad: Intuitive controls at your fingertips for a seamless user experience.

• Enlightened Tamping Area: Illuminate your workspace for precision even in low-light conditions.

• Championed by the Pros: It's the official Auto-Tamper Sponsor of the US Barista Championship. Trusted by champions, it's your shortcut to championship-worthy coffee.

When perfection is your standard, the Compak Automatic Tamper is your trusted partner. It's the key to achieving consistent, exceptional espresso that will leave your customers craving more. The Compak is elevating espresso perfection.

Maximize Consistency & Improve Extraction

Whether you’re a home barista or working in a busy cafe, you have one thing in common, the number of variables that contribute to a great shot of espresso. One of the critical variables in tamping, a seemingly simple action of compacting coffee, can have detrimental effects on your coffee if done incorrectly.

How To Use 

The Compak Cube automatic tamper is incredibly intuitive and easy to use. It’s one of the best automatic tampers for espresso on the market today. Its unique design fits right in with the look of the Compak, as well as other espresso grinders. To tamp your coffee, insert your portafilter filled with your freshest coffee into the portafilter forks. The blue induction sensor auto recognizes your portafilter and quickly tamps at the precise pressure perfectly level!

Changing the Tamper Head

One of the unique features of the Compak Cube automatic tamper is it’s easy to change tamper heads. With other automatic tampers, like the PuqPress, you need a litany of tools to change tamper heads. On the Compak Cube, the tamper head is effortless to change without using any tools, just your two hands!

All of the tamping heads have an anti-static mirror-polished finish that prevents grind contamination while also making it easier to clean.

Adjusting the Portafilter Fork

The Cube is entirely hands-free. Your portafilter rests on a very sturdy cast aluminum portafilter fork. Throughout the entire tamping process, you never have to touch the portafilter until you’re ready to brew. Adjusting the portafilter fork on the Compak Cube Automatic Tamper can be done quickly by just loosening, or tightening, the screw underneath the forks towards the back of the machine.

Raise the Portafilter Fork

If you loosen the screw to the left, or counterclockwise the portafilter fork will raise and shorten the space between the forks and the tamper head.

Lower the Portafilter Fork

If you tighten the screw to the right or clockwise, the portafilter fork will raise and shorten the space between the forks and the tamper head.

Changing from KG > LB

1. Power off the unit.

2. Power on the unit and touch the “Clean” Icon as soon as the word CUBE appears on the screen, which happens almost as soon as the machine turns on.  Don’t touch the screen until CUBE appears.

3. “KG/LB” will then show up on the screen

4. You do not need to press anything at this point, whichever shows up on the screen KG or LB that is what setting you are now in. The word Cube will then momentarily reappear and you should be good to go!

Tamping Pressure

Traditionally the general rule of thumb is that the tamping pressure should be around thirty-pounds of pressure. The repeated stress of tamping at 30lbs of pressure in a cafe creates stress on the joints, and if you’re experiencing issues related to joint pain already, this can assuredly put you out of making a great coffee.

With the Compak Cube automatic tamper, you can adjust the pressure from 10kg to 30kg (22lbs to 66lbs) easily. The touchscreen is incredibly easy to use and has a similar feel to the Compak grinders like the Compak E5. You can also switch the unit of measure from kilograms to pounds.

Easy Cleaning Mode

The Compak Cube automatic tamper does need to be cleaned in a cafe daily, at home, probably weekly. Cleaning the Compak Cube doesn’t require much effort, if any, with the Compak Cube’s automatic cleaning mode.

To initiate the automatic cleaning process on the Compak Cube, it’s very similar to how you would tamp your coffee. There is one difference between tamping and cleaning, though; just press the ‘Clean’ button. After pressing the ‘Clean’ button, the tamper will lower the tamping head for approximately ten seconds.