Video Overview | Mahlkonig EK43 Burr Alignment Tool

To keep your EK43 performing at its best, you need to ensure the burrs are properly aligned. With this nifty tool kit from Mahlkonig, you can radially align both the stationary and spinning burr on your EK43, EK43S, or EKK43 in just a few minutes. Want to see how it works? Catch the Mahlkonig Alignment Tool in action in this video, as Steve demonstrates radially aligning the burrs on an EK43 grinder.
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0:00 Intro
0:30 What's Included
1:31 Tools Needed For Alignment
1:55 What is Radial Alignment?
2:54 Process Of Radial Alignment
9:51 Conclusion

[@AbuSalem2099]

This deals with whats called parallel alignment. But about the angular alignment ? Its equally important.

[@primacoffeeequipment]

That's correct! This tool addresses only one aspect of alignment. The dry erase marker method or the Titus EK43 alignment tool addresses the angular alignment you're referencing.

[@trickwheeler]

what is the different step if you have the steel version?

[@ElecBrane]

It’s easier to push the prebreaker out through the grind chamber

[@primacoffeeequipment]

Great tip, thanks!

[@bobreece]

is there 2 version now of this tool? As i have seen one that is smooth in the centre it has not groove just the hole for the shaft and metal bar

[@JEAraman]

That's right, I got one that doesn't have the grooves in the center

[@zenASDF]

Would this tool also work with the Guatemala grinder?

[@primacoffeeequipment]

Unfortunately, it would not. The tool is specifically made for 98mm burrs and the Guatemla has 71mm burrs.

[@rottiejakeluke]

Where domI get these tools? How expensive are they?

[@primacoffeeequipment]

prima-coffee.com/equipment/mahlkonig/105866-mahlk-sp

[@rottiejakeluke]

Between the EK43 & EK43S is there any advantage of one over the other other then just the space issue of the smaller unit?

[@primacoffeeequipment]

That's pretty much it. The EK43S saves space compared to the EK43. It has the same power and performance as the EK43.

[@rottiejakeluke]

What do you charge to clean, set, and tune this unit?

[@primacoffeeequipment]

We don't offer this service, but you can contact [e-mail] and they can recommend some technicians for you to reach out to.

[@hossarde1968]

alignment ek 43 = pain🥲🥲

[@endlessocean1731]

i don't get it. why such an expensive grinder don't make the burr just fit in the place. so wo don't have to align it. it's so expensive! and we have to align it with precision manually. they made it in factory with computer and robots!

[@Rooster-Creations]

You are right. Thery are also still using slotted screws.

[@mopikozz]

Exactly! That’s just absurd with that price & u can’t use it perfectly outta the box