The EK43 combines strength and sophistication in a retail coffee grinder
The Mahlkonig EK43 stands out with its exceptional grinding speed and performance, producing perfectly uniform coffee grounds in just 20 seconds.
Its built-in bag clamp allows multitasking, while the stepless grind adjustment caters to everything from Turkish coffee and espresso to French press.
Cool grinding technology preserves coffee quality, ensuring flexibility, superior service, and an outstanding product with the EK43.
Enhance the flavor of your coffee with the EK43
The EK43's precise particle uniformity ensures cleaner, well-balanced flavors, eliminating harshness and inconsistency for a more reliable and appealing product.
Few grinders match the EK43's ability to stay cool during use. Its thoughtful design supports continuous grinding for retail and drip coffee without sacrificing flavor quality.
Mahlkonig designs grinders to uphold the highest quality standards
For nearly a century, the German brand Mahlkonig has been renowned for its precision and high performance, delivering top-tier grinder designs to the coffee industry.
Features
98mm Flat Burrs
The Mahlkonig EK43's large grinding discs ensure fast, cool grinding, enabling quicker service and exceptional product quality. It grinds 2.8 pounds per minute on a fine Turkish setting and 3.4 pounds per minute on coarser settings.
Knock-Off Device
This model includes a knock-off device that the user taps to clear the chute, helping prevent coffee waste and reducing the risk of mixing leftover coffee from different batches.
Hopper Magnet
The hopper magnet protects the grinding discs from metal objects, potentially extending their lifespan.
Lockable Hopper
To swap the hopper, simply slide the locking mechanism and remove the hopper with the beans. This allows for easy switching between different coffee types.
Bag Clamp
The bag clamp secures retail bags while the EK43 grinds, allowing you to step away, engage with customers, and accomplish other tasks until the coffee is fully ground.
Stepless Grind Adjustment
Adjust the grind dial smoothly in any increment to find the perfect setting for any coffee, ensuring you never have to settle for just a close match.
Specifications
| Hopper Capacity |
2.2 lbs |
| Grinding Capacity - Turkish |
2.8 lbs/min |
| Grinding Capacity - medium |
3.4 lbs/min |
| Voltage |
100-115 V |
| Frequency / Phases |
60 Hz / Single-Phase |
| Motor - rated power, Amps / hp |
12 / 1.75 |
| Grinding Disc Diameter |
98 mm |
| Dimensions (w x d x h) |
9.0“ x 16.1“ x 30.0“
9.0“ x 16.1“ x 26.8“ (Short Hopper)
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| Net weight |
52.9 lbs |
| Shipping Weight |
57.3 lbs |
| EQUIPMENT FEATURES |
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| Bag Clamping |
Yes |
| Knock-off Device |
Yes |
| Hopper Magnet |
Yes |
| Overload Protection |
Yes |
| SPECIAL FEATURES |
|
| Real Turkish Fine Grinding |
Yes |
| Espresso Grinding |
Yes |
| Large Hopper |
6.6 lbs |
| Other Grinding Goods |
Coffee, spices, grains, poppy seed, linseed |
| Listings |
ETL listed |
FAQ
How does the size of the burr impact the coffee?
The size of the burr can significantly influence the coffee's flavor. A larger burr helps maintain cooler grinding, which helps preserve the coffee's taste.
Here’s the explanation: Larger burrs have bigger surfaces with more "teeth," requiring fewer rotations to grind the coffee. This results in less friction and a shorter grinding time, meaning less heat is generated.
This is crucial because heat can negatively affect the coffee’s flavor and quality. Overheated coffee grounds can sometimes taste burnt.
The EK43's 98 mm burrs are considered quite large, even among big burr grinders, which is why this model is known for its efficient, cool grinding. This allows you to grind for extended periods without worrying about heat buildup.
How does a flat burr grinder, such as the EK43, differ from a conical burr grinder?
The EK43, a flat burr grinder, delivers consistently uniform coffee particles, which helps blend the flavors harmoniously. This consistency often enhances the deeper flavor notes in the coffee. In contrast, the conical burr grinder produces bimodal particles, meaning the coffee grounds are of two different sizes, which tends to highlight brighter flavors.
One advantage of using a flat burr grinder like the EK43 is that it simplifies achieving a rich, balanced flavor. With a conical burr grinder, the smaller particles may become over-extracted while the larger ones remain under-extracted, depending on your brewing method.
If you're looking for an effortless way to achieve excellent coffee flavor, the EK43 stands out as an excellent choice.
What is the mechanism behind the stepless grind adjustment in the EK43?
A stepless grind adjustment offers the flexibility to select any grind size you prefer for your coffee.
In contrast, a stepped grinder provides fixed presets, which can be helpful for beginners since it simplifies finding the right settings.
However, this may not be the best option if you're aiming for more precise grinds. Achieving precision is crucial for a refined flavor profile, so if you're looking to enhance the subtle notes of your coffee, having the ability to fine-tune the grind with a stepless adjustment is an important step in the process.
Shipping | Warranty
- Processing and shipping out of orders: 1 to 3 business days | Delivery: 2 to 4 business days
- Warranty is 1 Year for factory-related issues
About Mahlkonig
Mahlkönig is the preferred brand for baristas worldwide. Since 1924, its coffee grinders have been known for ensuring the highest possible coffee quality. With exceptional grinding performance, Mahlkönig enables a consistent extraction of the full, rich aroma of coffee.
