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IMS 54mm Precision Basket

Name: IMS 54mm Precision Basket
Brand: IMS

Portafilter basket

Typical price$Under $30

This 54 mm basket has 641 evenly spaced 0.30 mm laser-cut holes for more homogenous extraction and fits Breville precision portafilters directly.

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Last verified 26 Sep 2026

Specs

Tool type: Basket
Size: 54 mm
Spring-loaded / calibrated: Yes
Material: stainless steel

In short

The IMS 54mm Precision Basket suits enthusiast owners of Breville precision portafilters seeking a direct stock replacement. Its 641 evenly spaced 0.30mm laser-cut holes support more homogenous extraction. Beginners or owners of non-Breville portafilters should skip it.

The verdict

Enthusiasts with Breville precision portafilters may buy this as a direct stock-basket replacement. The laser-cut hole pattern is the stated reason for the upgrade recommendation. Users outside that setup gain no listed benefit.

What we like

641 evenly spaced 0.30 mm laser-cut holes
More homogenous extraction than stock baskets
Direct fit for Breville precision portafilters
Widely recommended as stock-basket upgrade in enthusiast circles

What to know

Requires enthusiast skill level
Limited to Breville precision portafilters

Who it's for

Enthusiast owners of Breville precision portafilters seeking a basket with specified hole count and spacing.

Skip it if

Beginners or owners of non-Breville portafilters should not buy this.

Works with

Questions shoppers ask

Which Breville models does it fit?

It fits the Breville Barista Express, Barista Express Impress, and Barista Pro.

How many holes does the basket have?

It has 641 evenly spaced 0.30mm laser-cut holes.

Is it compatible with non-Breville portafilters?

No, it is limited to Breville precision portafilters.

Who should buy this basket?

Enthusiast owners of Breville precision portafilters seeking the specified hole count and spacing.

IMS 54mm Precision Basket

Specs

The verdict

What we like

What to know

Who it's for

Skip it if

Works with

Breville Barista Express

Breville Barista Express Impress

Breville Barista Pro

Questions shoppers ask

Which Breville models does it fit?

How many holes does the basket have?

Is it compatible with non-Breville portafilters?

Who should buy this basket?

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