Rocket Espresso R Cinquantotto portafilter machine

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Premium portafilter for the home barista

The Rocket Espresso R Cinquantotto is a premium dual-boiler espresso machine. It's designed for the discerning home barista, but also powerful enough to supply small offices or restaurants. This evolution of the popular R58 is handcrafted in Milan. The portafilter machine impresses with its clean lines and excellent workmanship, delivering outstanding steam and espresso results.
Rocket Espresso has once again achieved a great success with this portafilter machine. The feel of the machine is perfect. The new, thick-walled side panels, similar to the Mozzafiato, are taken from the Rocket Gastro machines and make the Rocket R Cinquantotto look like a full-fledged, high-end portafilter rather than a household machine. The professional steam and water tap complete this first impression. Great, it makes you want to get started right away. The new PID control is intuitive to use and finally replaces the serial connection of its predecessor. After just ten minutes, the machine is ready to use. The rotary pump operates as quietly as usual, and the R58's above-average temperature stability has, of course, been retained. The elegant little shot timer starts immediately when the draw lever is pulled and prevents our espresso from running for too long or too short – a great feature.
Equipped with a ceramic trumpet, the E61 group is ready for use in just about 10 minutes, and the 0.58-liter espresso boiler heats up in just four to five minutes. The Rocket isn't just rocket-fast; it also boasts astonishing temperature stability and accuracy, which can be precisely adjusted to the exact degree using the removable PID module. When the machine pumps water into the espresso boiler, the sophisticated design ensures a maximum temperature deviation of only 0.5 degrees, setting new standards in the home segment. The service boiler, with its 1.8-liter capacity, produces beautifully dry and strong steam, which guarantees fine-pored milk foam. The "NoBurn steam pipes" prevent annoying sticking of the milk, making cleaning the steam wand after frothing very easy. Of course, the R58 also offers the option of operating on fixed water or tank water, thanks to its quiet and powerful rotary pump. The second thing you should look at is the housing, which is made of polished 18/10 chrome-nickel steel (stainless steel), which is guaranteed to keep rust at bay. The two large pressure gauges for tank and pump pressure will delight any operator; everything is within the acceptable limits.