Ascaso · Espresso machine · Commercial
Ascaso Bar KAP 3 groups
A 3-group commercial capsule machine for standard FAP single-dose capsules, aimed at venues without trained baristas. Each group is an independent thermoblock fed by vibration pumps, with a separate 4 l stainless steam boiler and two programmable volumetric doses.
CapsuleThermoblock boilerVibratory pump3 groupsPID
- Status
- In production
- Also known as
- Bar KAP
- Made in
- Spain
Record coverage 65%
24 sourced2 derived13 not published
Specification
Dimensions
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| WidthOEM table W x H x D: 700 x 450 x 540 mm | 700mm 27.6 in | Sourcedascaso.com |
| DepthOEM table W x H x D: 700 x 450 x 540 mm | 540mm 21.3 in | Sourcedascaso.com |
| HeightOEM table W x H x D: 700 x 450 x 540 mm | 450mm 17.7 in | Sourcedascaso.com |
| WeightOEM table: 75 kg | 75kg 165 lb | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Cup clearanceOEM table 'Max. cup height': 11 cm; cm x 10 | 110mm 4.3 in | Derivedascaso.com |
Boilers and heat
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler systembrew thermoblock(s) plus an independent stainless steam boiler (4 l) | Thermoblock | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Boilersone steam boiler; coffee heated by thermoblock(s) | 1 | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Boiler volumesteam boiler only: 4 l | 4L 1.1 US gal | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Boiler materialstainless steel steam boiler | Stainless | Sourcedascaso.com |
| PID temperature controlOEM table 'PID temperature control': Electronically | Yes | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Warm-upOEM: coffee groups ready in just one minute | 1min | Sourcedascaso.com |
Pump and group
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| PumpOEM table: Vibration | Vibratory | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Groupself-ejecting capsule group for FAP capsules, heated by its own thermoblock | Proprietary | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Groups3-group version | 3 | Sourcedascaso.com |
Water and steam
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Water sourceremovable tank or (optional) direct mains connection | Both | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Reservoirbrochure: 5 l (1 group) / 10 l (2/3 groups); web table says 5 liters with level sensor | 10L 2.6 US gal | Sourcedascaso.com |
| PlumbingOEM table 'Mains water connection': optional; drain not stated | Inlet | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Steam wandOEM table: cool touch steam wand, 12mm stainless steel | Cool-touch | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Hot-water tapseparate hot-water outlet | Yes | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Milk systemmanual cool-touch steam wand | Manual wand | Sourcedascaso.com |
Electrical
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| VoltageOEM table lists 230 V (220 V) and 120 V versions; 120 V recorded | 120V | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Heating elementsteam boiler element: 1200 W / 1000 | 1.2kW | Derivedascaso.com |
Features and price
| Field | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| TypeKAP: self-ejecting system for standard FAP single-dose capsules; 2 programmable doses | Capsule | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Displayno digital display; steam-boiler pressure gauge | Analogue gauge | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Built-in grinderno grinder in the OEM specification; Ascaso sells its grinders (H64, P74) separately | No | Sourcedascaso.com |
| Made inOEM: 'Handcrafted in Barcelona'; factory in Gavá (Barcelona) | Spain | Sourcedascaso.com |
Not published Brew pressure, Pressure profiling, Pre-infusion, Portafilter, Current, Power, Phase, NSF listed, ENERGY STAR, Shot timer, Output, Colours, List price. No manufacturer page or sheet we can cite gives these; they are left empty rather than guessed.
What the sources say
- Ascaso states its machines are handcrafted in Barcelona; factory address Gavá (Barcelona), Spain. ascaso.com
