Workshop and specialist trade for the repair, general overhaul, and sale of professional portafilter espresso machines
espressoindex (Reiner Schiefler)
EssenNew on Amplifa
About Us
espressoindex is a sole proprietorship in Essen that has specialized for around 20 years in commercial and semi-professional portafilter espresso machines and espresso grinders. The offering includes repair and maintenance, complete general overhauls including full disassembly, descaling of boilers, heat exchangers, and brewing groups in acid baths, repainting, chrome plating, and mechanical polishing, as well as rebuilding with certified new parts. Furthermore, the company sells new and refurbished machines from brands such as La Cimbali, Faema, ECM, Astoria, Wega, Royal, and others, sources spare parts, restores historic equipment, technically modernizes machines (e.g., electronic pump pressure adjustment, Cappucinatore), and provides rental equipment for repair periods and events. Customers include gastronomy, hotels, and commercial operators in the Ruhr area and beyond; testing is performed at the workshop level according to VDE guidelines and the Steam Boiler Ordinance.
- Site
- Essen
- Processes
- Repair & Service of Portafilter Espresso Machines and Grinders, General Overhaul / Revision (complete disassembly, descaling in acid bath, reassembly,, Descaling in acid bath of boiler, heat exchangers, and brewing groups, Repainting / Bodywork (by car painting shop), Mirror Chrome Plating (copper plating, then chrome plating), Mechanical Polishing of Stainless Steel Surfaces, Sandblasting Work, Hard Soldering Work
- Materials
- Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper, Teflon (Sealing Material), EPDM (Heat Protection for Steam Pipes), Silicone Polymer (Tamper Mat), Nylon (Cleaning Brush), Steel (Bodywork/Frame parts, painted)
- Certificates
- Testing according to VDE guidelines, Testing according to Steam Boiler Ordinance, ISO 9001
- Industries
- Gastronomy, Hospitality, Coffee Businesses and Tradesmen, Gastronomy (Cafes, Bistros, Restaurants), Tradesmen/Coffee Businesses
- 01
Machine assumption or shipping receipt
- 02
Diagnosis and error analysis
- 03
Complete disassembly
- 04
Descaling and cleaning in acid bath
- 05
Replacement of seals, valves, and wear parts
- 06
Bodywork (painting, chrome plating, polishing)
- 07
Reassembly and sealing
- 08
Electrical and safety inspection according to VDE/Steam Boiler Ordinance
- 09
Installation and adjustment at the customer site
Materials and Processes
Brass
Brew group heads and valve parts, minimum requirement for repairs are professional brass brew groups.
Stainless Steel
Machine parts and cladding, mechanically polished during general overhaul.
Copper
Boilers and heat exchangers, descaled and cleaned in acid bath.
Teflon (PTFE)
Sealing and spacer ring material for portafilter handles.
EPDM
Heat protection covers for steam pipes.
Plastic (Nylon, Silicone)
Cleaning brushes, tamper mats, and similar accessories.
Steel
Bodywork and frame parts, painted or repainted.
Mirror Chrome Plating
Copper plating and subsequent chrome plating of side parts and assemblies.
Painting
Repainting of bodywork and frame, carried out by a car painting shop.
Mechanical Polishing
Refurbishment of stainless steel surfaces of used machines.
Locations
Essen
DEWorkshop, Shop and Location
- Lot size
- Single Machines
- Materials
- Brass, Copper, Stainless Steel, Steel
- Compressed air and workshop equipment for disassembly, acid bath descaling, soldering work, testing rig according to VDE/Steam Boiler Ordinance (details not
Offer and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repair & Service of Portafilter Espresso Machines and GrindersAssembly | – | – | – | – | Brass, Stainless Steel, Copper |
| General Overhaul / Revision (complete disassembly, descaling in acid bath, reassembly,Assembly | – | – | – | – | Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel |
| Descaling in acid bath of boiler, heat exchangers, and brewing groupsSurface | – | – | – | – | Copper, Brass, Stainless Steel |
| Repainting / Bodywork (by car painting shop)Surface | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Mirror Chrome Plating (copper plating, then chrome plating)Surface | – | – | – | – | Stainless Steel, Brass, Copper |
| Mechanical Polishing of Stainless Steel SurfacesSurface | – | – | – | – | Stainless Steel |
| Sandblasting WorkSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hard Soldering WorkJoining | – | – | – | – | Copper, Brass |
| Welding WorkJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless Steel |
| Machine Modifications / Upgrades (Installation of Nivello, water-cooled rotary pump, electronicAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing according to VDE Guidelines and Steam Boiler OrdinanceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Restoration of historic commercial portafilter espresso machines / Modernization with latestAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Installation, commissioning, and adjustment of espresso machines on site (Assembly Service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sale of new and general overhauled espresso machines (Cimbali M39, M29, M32, M31; Astoria; Royal,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality and Testing
Refurbished machines are completely disassembled, cleaned, resealed, and tested quasi-continuously. Testing is performed according to VDE guidelines and the Steam Boiler Ordinance; safety valves are generally replaced with new, certified valves.
| Evidence | Essen |
|---|---|
| Testing according to VDE guidelines | |
| Testing according to Steam Boiler Ordinance | |
| ISO 9001 |
History
Specializing in the supply, maintenance, and repair of portafilter espresso machines for about 20 years