Overview

The Santos 40A Silent Espresso Coffee Grinder is a compact, professional espresso grinder built for commercial bars, cafés, hotels, and restaurants. Combining Santos' signature silent motor technology with a precise volumetric dispenser, the 40A delivers a consistent, perfectly sized dose with every pull — without the noise disruption of traditional commercial grinders.

Made in France by one of the world's leading commercial catering equipment manufacturers, the Santos 40A is compact enough for tight counter spaces yet powerful enough to handle continuous professional use. Its automatic start/stop dispenser mechanism ensures the dosing chamber is always topped up and ready — making it ideal for high-traffic espresso service.

Key Features

Precise Volumetric Dispenser: Maintains a constant dose with easy adjustment from 6.5g to 9g per shot — ensuring every espresso is pulled from the exact same quantity of freshly ground coffee.

Automatic Start/Stop Mechanism: The dispenser automatically refills after every 3–5 doses — the motor starts and stops without operator input, keeping the portion chamber consistently full and ready for service.

Silent Operation (63 dB): Santos' advanced acoustic engineering produces one of the quietest motors in commercial espresso grinding, creating a welcoming, peaceful environment for customers and staff alike.

Santos Precision Burrs (Ø 2.5"): Custom-designed and manufactured in-house grinding discs deliver an accurate, consistent grind with no "burn coffee" effect — protecting the aromatic profile of your beans.

No Burn Coffee Effect: The low-speed asynchronous motor generates minimal heat during grinding, preserving delicate coffee aromatics and ensuring a cleaner cup in the cup.

Large 4.9 lbs Hopper: Generous bean capacity reduces refill frequency during busy service periods.

Easy Dose Adjustment: Quickly adjust the dose between 6.5g and 9g to suit single or double espresso requirements — or fine-tune to your specific extraction recipe.

Compact, Counter-Friendly Design: Built to sit comfortably beside 1, 2, or 3-group espresso machines without taking up excessive counter space.

Commercial Grade Reliability: Built with a cast aluminium body and commercial induction motor — designed for intensive daily use in professional catering environments.

Technical Specifications

Grinding Disc Diameter: Ø 2.5" (Santos-manufactured)

Hopper Capacity: 4.8 lbs

Dose Range: Adjustable from 6.5g to 9g per shot

Average Output: Approx. 18 lbs/hour

Noise Level: 63 dB (per EN 31201 standard)

Motor: Single phase asynchronous — 220–240V / 50-60Hz / 360W

Motor Speed: 1500 rpm (50 Hz) / 1700 rpm (60 Hz)

Dimensions: H 22.83" × W 7.48" × D 15.35"

Weight: Approx. 31 lbs

Construction: Cast aluminium body

Certifications: CE, NSF, RoHS

Country of Origin: France

Ideal For

The Santos 40A is ideally suited for espresso bars, cafés, restaurants, hotels, and any professional coffee service where noise levels are a concern and dosing precision is critical. Its compact footprint and automatic dispenser make it particularly practical for smaller-format venues or as a second grinder dedicated to a specific blend or decaf offering.

The volumetric dispenser makes it faster and more consistent than manual-dose on-demand grinders, while the silent motor ensures it never interrupts the ambiance of the space it operates in.

Warranty & Support

Product Warranty: 2 years

Motor Warranty: 5 years

Santos manufactures all its grinding discs in-house, ensuring consistent quality and long-term parts availability. As a Longtime Label certified manufacturer, Santos is independently audited for durability and spare part support — backing every machine with at least 10 years of parts availability after manufacture.