IMS (Industrie Macchine Caffè)
IMS B582TH22 Competition Basket La Pavoni PRE-Millennium & Elektra MC Leva
Best precision upgrade for vintage lever espresso machine enthusiasts.
Elevate your espresso with the IMS Pavoni Competition Double Basket Filter, meticulously engineered for La Pavoni and Elektra MC Leva pre-millennium machines. This 14gr, 58mm double filter basket is crafted from food-certified Aisi 304 steel, ensuring exceptional durability and consistent extraction. Its precise design, featuring 293 conical holes, is ideal for achieving professional-grade espresso. Compatible with P-101 portafilters and requiring a 49mm tamper, this basket is a key component for enthusiasts seeking superior quality and performance in every shot.
$22.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
/ 5
Category Rank
18
/ 719
#18 in Coffee Filter Baskets
Price vs Category Average
-23%
Below average
Material
304
/ Aisi steel (food certificate)
Who it's for
- Home baristas seeking balanced and consistent espresso shots
- Vintage lever machine owners needing a precise fit
- Specialty coffee lovers wanting to highlight delicate flavor profiles
Who should skip it
- Casual brewers lacking a high-end precision grinder
- Budget-conscious hobbyists looking for standard replacement parts
- Beginners struggling with precise dosing and puck management
Performance breakdown
Extraction Uniformity
Precision-drilled holes ensure an exceptionally even flow across the coffee puck.
Material Integrity
Food-certified Aisi 304 steel offers professional-grade durability for daily brewing.
Flow Dynamics
Conical hole geometry minimizes channeling for a cleaner, more balanced espresso.
Compatibility Precision
Tailored specifically for pre-millennium group heads to ensure a perfect fit.
Dose Consistency
Optimized for 14-gram doses to provide reliable results for home baristas.
Maintenance Ease
Requires careful manual cleaning to maintain the integrity of the precision holes.
Key Specs
Material
Aisi 304 steel (food certificate)
Diameter
58 mm
Height
22 mm
Hole Configuration
293 circular holes with conical section ø 0.30 mm
Capacity
14gr
Tamper Size Compatibility
ø 49 mm
Portafilter Compatibility
P-101
Machine Compatibility
La Pavoni Europiccola, Professional, Mignon (Pre-Millennium), Elektra Microcasa (Pre-Millennium)
Features
- Competition-grade espresso extraction
- Precision-engineered for La Pavoni & Elektra
- Durable Aisi 304 steel construction
- Consistent shot quality
- Optimized for 14gr double shots
- Enhances home barista performance
- Food-certified material for safety
- Designed for pre-millennium models
What customers say
The IMS Competition Basket is highly valued by owners of La Pavoni PRE-Millennium and Elektra MC Leva machines, frequently called a necessary upgrade. Users consistently report superior espresso extraction, noting a significant reduction in channeling and improved puck uniformity. This leads directly to clearer flavors and better yields. The precision engineering, including the electro-polished finish and exact hole geometry, earns high praise for delivering performance beyond stock baskets. While the initial cost is premium, customers agree the substantial performance gains justify the investment. It transforms inconsistent brewing into reliable, high-quality output, making it essential for serious home baristas.
Know before you buy
Pre-millennium La Pavoni machines are typically identified by a group head diameter of approximately 49mm and a lack of a plastic sleeve inside the group. If your machine was manufactured before the year 2000, it is almost certainly a pre-millennium model.
Yes, this basket is designed for a 49mm tamper. Because the basket walls are straight, it is important to use a tamper that fits snugly to ensure an even puck density and prevent channeling.
The precision-engineered conical holes provide a more uniform flow rate across the entire surface of the coffee puck. This reduces channeling and results in a more consistent, balanced extraction compared to the stamped holes found in stock baskets.
This basket is specifically designed for the P-101 portafilter style. Please verify that your current portafilter has the necessary depth to accommodate the 22mm height of this competition basket.
This basket is optimized for a 14-gram double shot. While you can technically dose less, the geometry of the basket is engineered to perform best with a standard double dose to ensure proper headspace and extraction pressure.
We recommend rinsing the basket with hot water after every use and using a dedicated espresso machine detergent for a deeper clean periodically. It is not dishwasher safe, as harsh detergents can potentially affect the finish and precision of the micro-holes.
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