ECM S-Automatik 64:
Espresso Grind Settings & Guide
The ECM S-Automatik 64 is an electric flat burr grinder with 64mm burrs. It features stepless adjustment and is designed primarily for espresso. With low retention (~0.2g) and a single-dose-friendly design, it's a popular choice from ECM.
At a glance
ECM S-Automatik 64 specs
Burr Type
Flat 64mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Low (~0.2g)
Single Dose Friendly
Yes
Espresso Capable
Yes
Primary Use
Espresso
Power
Electric
Espresso starting range
Where to start for espresso
No numbered scale. Find the touch point (burrs barely touching while running), then open slightly for espresso. Fine-tune with very small turns — changes are subtle with 64mm flat burrs.
the stepless micrometric adjustment ring (small turn finer, larger turn for bigger changes — no clicks or numbered steps, purely continuous)
Starting point only — adjust based on your beans, roast level, dose, and target yield.
Quirks & tips
Stepless micrometric ring — no clicks, no numbers, purely continuous adjustment
64mm flat burrs are very sensitive to small adjustments; tiny turns make a noticeable difference
Requires careful seasoning of new burrs (recommend 1kg break-in before judging results)
Detailed notes
Professional-grade single-dose espresso grinder with 64mm flat burrs and a fully stepless micrometric adjustment ring. No numbered scale — adjustments are made by feel. Extremely fine resolution.
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Manufacturer
ECM
Burrs
Flat 64mm
Adjustment
Stepless
Retention
Low (~0.2g)
Primary Use
Espresso