Our geometry, our workshop.
We design and manufacture the burrs in Bellevue, alongside the critical components that keep them aligned. Every burr carrier is inspected for flatness of ±5 microns or less.
THE MONOLITH SERIES01 / 04
CLARITY & EXTRACTION
Monolith Flat MAX
Every nuance.
Nothing overlooked.
For the light-roast explorer. The Flat MAX brings 98mm Shuriken burrs, a dedicated pre-crusher, and precise alignment together in pursuit of what your coffee can be.
ORIGINAL KAFATEK DESIGN · BELLEVUE, USA
- Alpha-coated blind Shuriken
- 98 mm
- Variable speed
- 22–400 RPM
- Critical-part tolerance
- ±0.005 mm
01 / ENGINEERED WITH INTENTION
Clarity starts
with the burrs.
Blind Shuriken burrs leave the grinding face free of mounting holes. Paired with a conical pre-crusher, they form a two-stage design made for extracting the detail in light-roasted espresso.
A shorter path to the cup.
A short exit chute and the Thwacker help release grounds after each dose.
Control, without complication.
Stepless, lockless adjustment and variable motor speed let you tune the grind to your coffee.
Built for the long view.
A brushless DC motor rated for 40,000 hours and precision-aligned SKF bearings support the grinding assembly. Standard industrial motor and driver components are chosen with long-term serviceability in mind.
THE CRAFT, UP CLOSE
28 sec excerpt
Workshop film · Brian Quan · 2024
Alignment starts with measurement.
Denis explains how we check the flatness of a grinder body. A closer look at the work behind our approach to precision.
Watch the full film02 / THE DETAILS
Precisely
specified.
Know the grinder.
Make room for the ritual.
| Primary use | Espresso |
|---|---|
| Burrs | 98mm Alpha-coated blind Shuriken |
| Primary burr geometry | Flat |
| Pre-grinding | Conical pancake pre-crusher |
| Grinding stages | 2 |
| Speed range | 22–400 RPM |
| Width × depth × height | 190 × 220 × 406 mm |
| Weight | 14.52 kg |
| Power options | 110–127V or 220–240V · 50/60Hz |
| Adjustment | Stepless and lockless |
03 / MADE FOR YOUR EVERYDAY
A considered
daily companion.
Each Monolith is assembled individually, then tested with espresso. Your extraction report is part of the story.
Which coffees suit the MAX?
The MAX is designed around clarity and extraction in light roasts. For medium and dark roasts, the Flat SDRM or Conical offers a different expression of the cup.
What comes with the grinder?
A WDT tool, RDT spray bottle, 58mm dosing funnel, Mr Puff, and a 110V power cable. Other voltage configurations require a suitable local IEC cable.
How does cleaning fit into the routine?
The grinding chamber can be cleaned without losing your grind setting. The short exit chute and Thwacker help clear remaining grounds between doses.
What warranty is included?
Each grinder includes a 12-month warranty for non-commercial use.
How should I use the extraction report?
The report records our individual espresso test of your grinder. Its grind setting is a starting point: dial in for your own coffee, basket, dose and machine rather than trying to reproduce our test shot.
