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Compak F8 Lock & Load Espresso Grinder

The Compak F8 Lock & Load is a commercial espresso grinder built for busy cafés that need speed without sacrificing precision. Its 83mm flat burrs turn at low RPM to protect flavour, while the Lock & Load system gives instant access to the grinding chamber for fast cleaning or burr changes — no tools, no lost calibration.

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Key Features

Lock & Load grinding chamber access: Pop the chamber open in seconds for cleaning or burr swaps without losing your dialled-in grind settings.
83mm flat burrs: Larger burrs spin slower, reducing heat transfer and protecting flavour during high-volume service.
Micrometric grind adjustment: Precise, repeatable dialling in via a side-mounted knob and precision ring gear.
3 programmable on-demand doses: Push-button manual dosing or automatic pre-set doses via the digital display.
Multilingual digital display: Shot counters (total and partial), burr wear alerts, and password-protected menu access.

Specifications

Speed: 1,290 rpm

Burr: 83mm flat, tempered steel

Burr life: 800kg

Grinding capacity: 15kg/h (7g dose in 1.6 seconds)

Hopper capacity: 1,900g

Dimensions: (H×W×D) 660 × 215 × 400mm

Weight: 13kg

Installation

Power: Standard socket; no dedicated circuit needed.
Placement: Compact footprint suited to busy counters; keep clearance around the Lock & Load release for quick chamber access.
Setup: Dial in grind point via the side knob and digital display; Lock & Load release requires no tools for burr changes or cleaning.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Lock & Load" actually do?

It's a quick-release mechanism for the grinding chamber, so you can access the burrs for cleaning or replacement in seconds without disturbing your grind calibration.

How many doses can I set up?

Up to 3 on-demand doses, selectable via push-button or the digital display, with a manual grind mode also available.

How long do the burrs last before needing replacement?

Roughly 800kg of throughput at standard settings — the display will flag it with a wear alert as you approach that point.

Is this grinder suited to high-volume cafés?

Yes, the 83mm burrs and low-RPM design are built to handle sustained, busy service while keeping heat (and flavour loss) to a minimum.

Does it need Wi-Fi or an app?

No, it runs standalone via the digital display; it needs no connectivity to operate.

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