The IKAPE Alkaid is a manual machine that multiplies hand force through a screw drive, for the enthusiast who wants 9 bar espresso without a pump.
Screw drive
A screw-driven transmission multiplies manual force to reach a stable 9 bar with minimal effort, which the supplier says outperforms lever-style manual machines.
Hand crank
Turning the handle drives a lead screw through gear amplification for smooth, controlled extraction.
Brew head
A commercial-grade 58 mm E61 brew head that works with standard 58 mm accessories.
Safety features
A piston design signals when it reaches the bottom, and a reverse-suction function retracts water on a counter-clockwise turn.
What is a screw-driven espresso machine? The IKAPE Alkaid uses a hand crank and a lead screw to reach a stable 9 bar, with a commercial 58 mm E61 brew head.
Selected for espresso enthusiasts who like to control the pressure by hand.
