IMS Precision B62.52TH28E

The pursuit of espresso perfection often hinges on overlooked components. IMS has long been a name synonymous with precision, and their B62.52TH28E filter basket arrives with a promise of elevated extraction for the discerning Breville owner. We put this competition-grade basket through rigorous testing to ascertain if it truly delivers on its technical claims.

Technical Breakdown

• Model & Grade: The B62.52TH28E is designated as a competition-grade filter basket from IMS, indicating an adherence to stringent manufacturing tolerances. Its meticulously engineered perforation pattern is designed to promote uniform flow and reduce channeling across the entire puck surface.
• Capacity & Roast Sensitivity: Rated for an 18-22 gram dose, this basket demands precise dosing calibrated to roast level. Lighter roasts, being denser, will naturally occupy more volume per gram, allowing for higher dosing within the specified range, while darker, more porous roasts will require a reduced charge to prevent overfilling.
• Physical Dimensions: With a 62.5mm external width and a 28mm height, this basket is explicitly engineered for specific portafilter types. Its increased depth mandates a bottomless portafilter and may necessitate the removal of the plastic insert from standard Breville/Sage stock portafilters to accommodate the additional vertical clearance.
• Tamper & Portafilter Fitment: Designed to optimally couple with tampers in the 53.0mm to 53.4mm diameter range, ensuring a comprehensive and even puck compression. Critical to note, this basket is strictly for bottomless portafilters due to its inherent height, and its fitment with third-party or non-original portafilters cannot be universally guaranteed.
• System Compatibility: Engineered for 54mm group heads found on Breville/Sage models including the Express, Bambino, Bambino Plus, Barista Pro, Impress, Barista Touch, and Infuser. Crucially, it is incompatible with the Breville/Sage JET model.
• Origin & Craftsmanship: This component is “Made in Italy,” a designation often associated with superior quality control and expertise in espresso accessory manufacturing.

The Real-wold Performance

During our extraction trials, the IMS B62.52TH28E consistently delivered observable improvements in shot quality. Flavor clarity was notably enhanced, revealing more distinct notes within complex single origins, a testament to improved extraction uniformity. The more stable puck integrity facilitated by its precision manufacturing contributed to superior temperature stability during the shot, mitigating thermal degradation often seen with less refined baskets. Crema formation was dense, persistent, and visually appealing, indicative of an optimized extraction devoid of channeling, producing a thicker, more uniform layer than standard baskets.

Who is this for?

This basket is for the advanced Breville/Sage 54mm machine owner committed to precise dosing, meticulous puck preparation, and utilizing a bottomless portafilter.

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