Ertzinger grinders are designed, manufactured and built in Liechtenstein. Experts in automation and engineering, Ertzinger specialise in technical solutions and accuracy – born from a devotion to coffee.
The high-precision etzMax grinder introduces grind-by-weight technology among a host of new features for conical burr grinders. 7 years of research and development by Christian Etzinger, aeronautical engineer and veteran burr developer, have resulted in the launch of etzMAX.
Barista Group proudly offer the etzMAX-light and etzMAX-plus. Each grinder can be upgraded with interchangeable cone/burr options: Light Cone (standard), High Cone and Filter Cone to suit your brewing needs.
etzMAX Light
Low (light) volume on-demand espresso grinder. Recommended for cafes / bars making up to 50 shots / day, or as single origin / decaffeinated grinder. Features:
- Available in 2 models: Grind By Weight or Grind By Time
- etzJET grinding mechanism: rotating ring / fixed cone burr combination, connected directly to the micro / macro adjustment. It’s fast, precise, easy to adjust and allows the ground coffee to axially exit the grinder, achieving amazing results.
- 3.0-3.4g / second (Light Cone when grinding for espresso)
- Light Cone suitable for a wide variety of different roasts due to slower intake of beans.
- Cone / Burr lifespan approximately 700-1000kg depending on use
- Both models are upgradeable to higher-capacity versions
- Easy to adjust and clean (without tools)
- Minimum retention (0.8g)
- Modular system enables users to replace parts themselves
- Time or weight-based grinding. Weighing system tares in less than 2 seconds
- Available in black or white
etz-I (etzMAX Handgrinder)
etzMAX sets new standards in manual grinding with a fresh design available in two versions (Trim & Regular), retractable crank w/ ergonomic handle, magnetically attached lid and collection cup. Rotating hollow shafts to eliminate disturbing center mechanics ensure for your etz-I is quickly filled and ready-for-use.
SPECIFICATIONS
- 2 versions (TRIM or REGULAR – identical except for body width)
- 32mm burrs (Diameter Cone) – especially designed for etz-I
- Weight: 750g (Regular) 690g (Trim)
- Width: 60.6/58mm (Cup) 55mm (Body Regular) 47mm (Body Trim)
- Height: 220mm (Handle retracted)
- Body: Anodised Aluminum / Movable Parts: Black FRP
- Bean Capacity: +/- 30g
FEATURES
- Retractable Crank Lever w/ ergonomic handle
- RRB-mechanism (Rotating Ring Burr) w/ AS-Jig (Anti-Static-Jig)
- Absolute Vernier Scale: 1-23 (88 settings à 0.02mm)
- Point of reference (1) identical for all grinders (just return to your setting)
- Magnetic Lid & Collection Cup
etzMAX Cone Burr Options
Light Cone
(All Purpose Espresso)
- Slower intake of beans
- Recommended for Single Dosing Use
- Standard-cone for all Espresso-models
- Suitable for a wide variety of roasts
High Cone
(High Performance Espresso)
- Optimized for medium-dark roasts
- Increased Speed
- Included in Espressokit
Filter Cone
(Pour Over)
- Filter Cone optimised to produce less fines
- Standard cone for etzMAX filter/filter (included in Filterkit)