Overview
In the context of the Slayer Espresso refers to the meticulous process and elegant design behind this visionary espresso machine. Developed by accomplished industry professionals in the U.S. in 2007, the Slayer Espresso was engineered to surpass Italian machines in flavor extraction. Two key elements set it apart:
1. Pre-Brew System: Slayer Espresso v3 utilizes a 3-way valve. This needle valve effectively restricts the flow to the group, granting you control over the flow rate by regulating water passage. What sets the needle valve apart from other restrictors is its adjustability, providing a wide range of flow restrictions. This adjustability empowers you to fine-tune the machine to extract the best flavors from your coffee.
2. Customizability: Both externally and internally customizable in color and material, the Slayer Espresso allows users to tailor it to their unique vision around coffee. This level of customization is vital for those who seek to create a distinct coffee experience.
Additionally, the Slayer Espresso is programmable for consistency and user-friendly operation, making it suitable for various settings. Professional baristas can also manually operate the machine, providing them with a versatile platform to showcase their skills.
Much like your business, the Slayer Espresso is innovative and stands out in its field, embodying a commitment to excellence and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in espresso brewing.
Features
Group Height | Traditional Height - All Models |
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Color Options | Standard Black, Fully Customizable |
Models | Slayer Espresso 1 Group, Slayer Espresso |
Dosing Operation | Manuel or Semi-Automatic Dosing |
Steam Wand | Standard Wand Only |
Steam Actuation | Lever |
Groups | Depth | Height* | Width | Weight | Watts | Volts |
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1 Group | 18.1" | 14.5" | 24.3" | 100lb | 1,300W | 2,000W | 110V | 220V |
2 Group | 22" | 17" | 31" | 200lb | 6300W | 220V |
3 Group | 22" | 17" | 40" | 270lb | 8000W | 220V |
*Includes height of steam actuators.
Groups | Brew Boiler | Steam Boiler | Pre-Brew Boiler |
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1 Group | 1.1L | 3.3L | 60mL |
2 Group | 1.2L | 7.4L | 3.3L |
3 Group | 1.2L | 12L | 5.4L |
Documents
Slayer Espresso 1 Group User Guide
Slayer Espresso 1 Group Installation Instructions
Slayer Espresso 2-3 Group User Guide
Slayer Espresso 2 Group Installation Instructions
Slayer Espresso 3 Group Installation Instructions
Customizing Your Slayer
We always start with your vision; the little idea that is only yours. After that, we get to work because there is a lot to think about when it comes to customizing your Slayer Espresso machine. We will help you maneuver through metal options, paint colors, wood accents and your design ideas. The options are almost limitless, so we hope you’will put our ESN Slayer coordinators to work. We will remember your vision and your budget and do our best to make everything become a reality. Below you will find step-by-step instructions for customizing the Slayer Espresso machine. Begin by viewing the "Start Here" tab. For personal assistance contact the ESN at (509) 558-8081.
Design Preference
Start by selecting from one of the following three categories. The categories are: "Acrylic Window or Glass Body," "Advanced Customization," and "Classic Black." If you will be customizing either the interior of your machine (i.e. boiler and/or spar) and/or adding an acrylic window or glass body, select the "Acrylic Window or Glass Body" option. If you are not planning on customizing the interior and/or adding an acrylic window or glass body, but still want to customize exterior features of your machine, select "Advanced Customization." "Classic Black" is for those wishing to purchase the Slayer Espresso without customization.
Acrylic Window or Glass Body
Select this option if you wish to showcase the interior of your machine. This option allows you to customize both the exterior and/or interior of your machine.
Featured Options:
- Acrylic Window and Glass
(See "Materials" Tabs)
- Custom Spar
(See "Interior Design" Tab)
- Boiler, Logos and Design
(See "Interior Design" Tab)
Advanced Customization
From body panels to logo designs, select this option to fully customize the exterior of your Slayer Espresso machine (excludes acrylic window or glass body). Note: Some customizable features are only available for 2 and 3 group machines.
Featured Options:
- X-Legs and Hubs
(See "X-Legs" Tab)
- Front Panel, Drip/Cup Trays
(See "Color" Tab)
- Back Panel Logo & Design
(See "Logo's and Design" Tab)
Classic Black
The Slayer Espresso machine comes standard with black powder coated back and side panels. Silver powder coated X-Legs. The front panel, drip tray, cup tray, brew-group(s) and hubs come standard in stainless steel.
Featured Options:
- Actuator Set & Cup Rail - (See "Wood" Tab)
Customizing Your Panels
If you have decided on "Advanced Customization" or "Acrylic Window or Glass Body," your next step would be to consider the back and side panels of your machine.
Back/Side Panels Color/Material I & II
For the body of your Slayer Espresso (back and side panels), please choose one from the following options:
- Customizing back AND side panels with the same color or material: Select an option from "Color/Material I" only: Leave the "Color/Material II" on the "No Thanks" option.
- Customizing back panel OR side panels only: Select an option from "Color/Material I" only. Leave the "Color/Material II" on the "No Thanks" option.
- Customizing back and side panels with different colors/materials: The ESN equipment selection process is set-up so that if you choose to customize your side panels differently from your back panel you will receive a discount on your second color/material choice. After selecting from Color/Material I, select from Color/Material II. Only options of a lesser price will be available to you. If you desire two types of the same option (powder coat in two colors or two different types of metal), select the same option in both Color/Material I and II.
After checkout, an ESN coordinator will contact you to help you personalize your selections.
Colors
Your Slayer Espresso machine can be painted, in almost any color, and on almost every part of the machine.
What Can I Paint?
- Back, Side and Front Panels
- X-Legs, Hubs and Side Screws
Drip and Cup Trays
Boiler(s) and Spar
Brew-Group Cap(s)
(Special Order Only)
Powder Coat
The type of paint used for color customizing the Slayer Espresso machine. All available colors can be found at cardinalpaint.com and prismaticpowders.com (Slayer does not offer colors with "Illusion" written in the title or any paints with "chrome-like base coat" or "top coat needed" listed in their description).
- Powder Coat Images: Cherry Red Body, Copper Color Sides, White Front Panel, Trays and Hubs
Custom Paint
Slayer offers designs in specific patterns or multi-colored looks for your machine. Stripes, honeycomb, diamond, and chevron are just a few examples of patterns that can be applied to the Slayer Espresso machine.
- Custom Images: Custom Sides, Hubs and Screws, Honeycomb Pattern, Blue Brew-Group Caps
Request quote for Custom Paint designs or Powder Coated brew-group(s).
Materials
In addition to custom color, Slayer offers several unique material options to reflect you and your business' personality. Glass body, Acrylic Window, Plated Metal, Leather Sides and Custom Material options are all available to you. Give any room an added sense of elegance or eccentricity; the choice is yours.
Glass Body
Curved glass encompasses the back panel and approximately 2/3 of the side panels. LED lighting and a powder coat color for side panels/bracketing is included. Choose from - clear glass or smoked gass.
- Glass Body Images: Clear Glass w/Painted Boiler, Smoked Glass w/Plated Boiler, 2/3 Glass Side Panel View
Acrylic Window
A curved opening is created from the back panel to expose the steam boiler. It is then covered with an acrylic sheet and internal LED lighting is installed.
- Acrylic Window Images: Boiler with Logo, Black with Red Boiler, Logo with LED Lighting.
Plated Metals
Choose from - Chrome, Silver, Brass, Nickel, Black Nickel, Aluminum, or Copper (note: copper will change color as machine heats).
What Can I Plate in Metal?
- Back and Side Panels
- Boiler(s) - (See Interior Design)
- Front Panel and Drip/Cup Trays
- X-Legs, Hubs, and Side Screws - (See X-Legs Tab)
- Brew-Group(s) - (Special Order Only)
When you choose a metal for any exterior part of your machine, you must also select one of the following finishes: Grained (coarse uniformed lines, horizontal or vertical) or Polished (a smooth finish to shine metal).
- Plated Metal Images: Polished Chrome, Polished Brass, Grained Nickel, Grained Black Nickel, Polished Aluminum with Rivets, Grained Copper
Leather Sides
Side panels of machine are fitted with your choice of leather and colored stitching, accented with an aluminum trim.
- Leather Images: Red Leather, Yellow Leather, Blue Leather, Back Panel Cushion Leather, Aluminum Trim (Closeup)
Custom Material
If your imagination goes beyond simple metal or leather, Slayer may be able to customize your machine in a different material of your choosing (see sample images below).
- Special Order Custom Material Images: Antiqued/Distressed Copper, 24 Karat Gold Body, Green Onyx, Marble, Metal Plated X-Legs & Brew-Groups (24 Karat)
Request Quote for custom material, custom coloring Glass side panels, or metal plating brew-groups.
Actuator Sets & Cup Rail
The Slayer Espresso comes with beautiful wood accents; offering well over a dozen different types of timber. This feature draws attention to your Slayer no matter what the environment.
Actuator Set: Made of genuine wood, the Actuator Set includes the steam handles, brew actuators, and porta'filter handles. European Ash is the standard wood used if no customization is requested.
Cup Rail: The cup rail is made from a single piece of wood and shaped by hand. The cup rail is an optional feature.
Wood Types: When customizing your machine's actuator set or cup rail, choose from one of the below wood categories. They are Type 1, Type 2 and Type 3.
- Type 1: European Ash, Black Walnut, Cherry, Quartersawn White Oak, Non-Figured Maple, Ash
- Type 2: Lacewood, Paduak, Zebra Wook, Black Limba,Tiger Wood, Sapele, Kayha (African Mahogany), Curly Maple
- Type 3: Zircote, Teak, Koa, Claro Walnut, Quartersawn Bubinga
X-Legs
The X-Legs of the Slayer Espresso is a prominent feature of your machine. Attached to the sides, the X-Legs are responsible for supporting the machine's entire weight while giving it a distinctive profile. When no customization is requested, the X-Legs are powder coated in silver. Your two options for customizing your X-Legs are powder coat or metal plate.
Powder Coat
Primary paint used to color customize the Slayer Espresso X-Legs. Available colors can be found at cardinalpaint.com and prismaticpowders.com (Slayer does not offer colors with "Illusion" written in the title or any paints with "chrome-like base coat" or "top coat needed" listed in their description)
- Powder Coat X-Legs Images: Silver, Orange, Red, Blue, Grey with Logo
Metal Plated
Your machine's X-Legs can be plated in the following metals: Chrome, Silver, Brass, Nickel, Black Nickel, and Aluminum. You must also select one of the following finishes. Sandblast (blasted with sand to give metal a rough finish), Polished (smooth finish for a shiny metal) or Super Polished (gives metal a reflective finish).
- Metal X-Leg Images: Chrome, Brass, Black Nickel, Aluminum, Metal Finish Examples, 24 Carat Gold
Hubs
Each X-Leg has three standard stainless steel hubs. One hub attaches to the steam handle and cannot be customized. The other hubs can be painted (see Powder Coat above). Customization pricing for the hubs includes X-Leg screws.
- Customized Hub Images: Grey with Logo, Gold Paint with Screws, White Paint, 24 Carat Gold
Request quote for metal plated X-Legs and/or Hubs.
Logo & Design
Powder Coat Logo
Logo is powder coated onto your machines back panel. Available colors can be found at cardinalpaint.com and prismaticpowders.com (Slayer does not offer colors with "Illusion" written in the title or any paints with "chrome-like base coat" or "top coat needed" listed in their description.)
- Powder Coat Logo Images: Steam Dot in Red, Zoka Coffee Co. in Black, Coffee Supreme in Gold, Coffee Cup Logo in Red
Back-Lighted Logo
Your logo is engraved into the rear body panel of your machine. A shadowbox and LED lighting is used to illuminate your trademark. Maximum size is 8"x 8." For a larger logo and shadowbox contact ESN for assistance.
- Back-Lighted Logo Images: Star Trademark, Mesh Gear Cutout, Engraved Name with Red Back-Light
Custom Designs
If you have a particular logo or trademark design in mind, Slayer may be able to customize your machine according to your vision (see sample images below).
Custom Design Images: Chrome Gear, Copper Cutout Panel, Blue Bottle, Powder Coat Picture, Logo on Front Panel, Logo on Side Panel or Hub
Request Quote for Custom Designs or Larger Illuminated Logos.
Interior Designs
(Acrylic Window and Glass machines only)
The acrylic window or glass body options give a personal view of your Slayer Espresso Machine's inner workings. The perfect choice if you have plans to showcase the back of your Slayer Espresso machine to your customers, friends or visitors.
Powder Coated Boiler
The two boilers that can be customized are the Steam boiler (located at the base of machine) and the Preheat tank (located behind brew groups). All available colors can be found at cardinalpaint.com and prismaticpowders.com (Slayer does not offer colors with "Illusion" written in the title or any paints with "chrome-like base coat" or "top coat needed" listed in their description).
- Powder Coated Boiler Images: Green Steam Boiler and Green Preheat Tank, Black Steam Boiler (with logo) and Red Preheat Tank, White Steam Boiler
Powder Coat Logo on Boiler
Your logo and/or design is carefully copied onto boiler(s) with powder coat color(s) of your choosing (see Powder Coat Boiler above for colors).
- Powder Coat Logo on Boiler Images: Steam Dot in White, Convive in Multiple Colors, Balthazar in Blue
Powder Coated Spar
The spar is the framework for which the boilers of your Slayer Espresso rest. Selecting this option also includes the upper and lower framework visible on the rear of a Acrylic Window or Glass Body machine. If no color is requested, the spar and framework are left in black. See Powder Coat Boiler above for colors.
- Powder Coated Spar Images: Black Spar (standard), Black/Red Spar, White Spar
Plated Boiler
Boiler(s) are plated in your choice of metal and then mirror polished to give a beautiful reflective shine. Metal options are: Brass, Chrome, Nickle, Black Nickle, Copper (note: Copper will change color as machine heats).
- Plated Boiler Images: Smoked Glass with Copper Tank
Laser Engraved Boiler
Your logo or design is etched onto the boiler(s) for a dramatic and personalized look. (Not available for Powder Coated Boilers).
Request Quote for Powder Coat Logo on a Plated Metal Boiler or for custom interior designs.
Warranty
Slayer Espresso provides a limited 15-month (fifteen month) warranty on all equipment and parts, beginning at the date of shipment from the Seattle headquarters. All equipment and parts are warranted to be free from defect in material or workmanship. Unless otherwise specified in writing, this warranty covers materials only (e.g. equipment, parts) and excludes labor, shipping, and any other costs. Please refer to your User Manual for a complete warranty description.
ESN Extended Warranty: Our extended warranties come complimentary with your purchase and are provided to enhance Slayer's product warranty. Your ESN Extended Warranty is clearly stated on your invoice and will address labor, travel, and part service.