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The Most Comprehensive Ergonomic Design
La San Marco Espresso Machine Logo La San Marco has long been an industry leader in the field of user-oriented design and Michaelo Espresso has taken the step of making many of these design options standard on all machines imported into North America. The result is arguably the most comprehensive ergonomic design in the espresso industry.
The Challenge Facing Espresso Retailers
A barista making 200 espresso drinks per day will open the steam valve 200 times to initiate steaming and close it 200 times to finish the drink. The same barista will twist the portafilter from right to left to unlock it from the machine 200 times and finally load and twist left to right against pressure to lock the portafilter back into the group head.

With employee repetitive motion injuries averaging $88,000 per claim to resolve, simple preventative measures become highly attractive.
The Solution
Lever Steam Valves:

Activated by a simple up and down motion with no wrist articulation

La San Marco has manufactured these ergonomically positive steam valves since 1982 and Michaelo Espresso is one of very few espresso machine importers to make them standard equipment on all machines imported into North America. These valves have proven to be fast and durable as well as ergonomically friendly.
Ergonomic Espresso Machine Steam Valve
Ergonomic Espresso Machine Steam Valve
Ergonomic Espresso Machine Portafilter
Down Angle Portafilter Handles:

8 degrees of down angle to minimize wrist flexing when locking and removing portafilters

New from La San Marco this ergonomic design allows the wrist to remain at optimum position while exerting force on the portafilter to engage the gasket seal or to remove it from the group head.

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