Angled with intent.
The grinding assembly is tilted to give grounds a direct downward exit toward the basket.
THE MONOLITH SERIES03 / 04
TEXTURE & BALANCE
Monolith Flat SDRM
A different geometry.
A beautifully rounded cup.
Conical and flat grinding stages, working together. The Monolith Flat SDRM brings smoothness and texture to your coffee in a compact, single-dosing design.
ORIGINAL KAFATEK DESIGN · BELLEVUE, USA
- Alpha-coated blind SDRM
- 80 mm
- Variable speed
- 22–800 RPM
- Critical-part tolerance
- ±0.005 mm
01 / ENGINEERED WITH INTENTION
Two approaches.
A character of its own.
In-house conical burrs feed the blind flat burrs, creating the SDRM grinding system. The result is a distinctive balance of texture and smoothness, with a forgiving approach to basket preparation.
Room to explore.
A brushless DC motor rated for 40,000 hours, variable speed and a real-time RPM display give you control over the grinding routine.
Precision in a compact form.
Critical parts are machined in-house and inspected on our Zeiss Duramax coordinate measuring machine. All critical parts are inspected to tolerances of ±0.005mm or less, with precision-aligned SKF bearings supporting the assembly.
THE CRAFT, UP CLOSE
30 sec excerpt
Workshop film · Brian Quan · 2024
Flatness is a process.
Denis introduces the surface grinder and explains why burr flatness and parallelism matter. Precision starts long before the first dose.
Watch the full film02 / THE DETAILS
Precisely
specified.
Know the grinder.
Make room for the ritual.
| Primary use | Espresso |
|---|---|
| Burrs | 80mm Alpha-coated blind SDRM |
| Primary burr geometry | Flat |
| Pre-grinding | Conical stage |
| Grinding stages | 2 |
| Speed range | 22–800 RPM |
| Width × depth × height | Approximately 165 × 206 × 355 mm |
| Weight | Approximately 8.6 kg |
| Power options | 110–127V or 220–240V · 50/60Hz |
| Adjustment | Stepless |
| Grinding system | Conical–flat hybrid |
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.
What makes SDRM different?
SDRM combines a conical stage with blind flat burrs. Its geometry is designed to shape the texture of the cup and make basket preparation more forgiving.
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.
