Rancilio

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Rancilio is an espresso machine manufacturer, founded in 1927 by Roberto Rancili
o in Parabiago, Milan, Italy. Rancilio would become best known for its innovativ
e distribution networks, effective use of industrial design and reputable reliab
ility.
Rancilio Silvia V3 - advanced consumer grade espresso machine
Rancilio's earliest well-known machine was 'La Regina'
a vertical boiler machine
, similar to the original Bezzera and Victoria Arduino devices in function and g
ilded 'Belle Epoque' styling.
In 1950, Rancilio released a horizontal boiler machine, the Invicta Horizzontal,
showing evidence of the postwar shift toward spare, modern styling. The machine
however, still used the same forced-steam brewing method from the early 20th ce
ntury. By 1953, Rancilio adopted lever piston technology introduced by Gaggia. I
n 1957, Rancilio released a model which automated the lever process, the H/L Aut
omatica. The company followed new technological trends towards continuous delive
r brewing introduced by Faema in 1961. In the 1965, Rancilio commissioned design
work from industrial designer Marco Zanuso, beginning with the Rancilio Z8, and
continuing with the Z9 in 1974. Rancilio continued with several Z-series machin
es, with the Z11 being the last. The S-series machine would become popular in th
e 1990s, and become well known in the North American marketplace. [1]
In 2001, Rancilio revamped their lineup, introducing the basic Epoca, and the Cl
asse series. In 2011, they introduced a new advanced brewing system for the Clas
se 9 called Xcelsius, which gives precise control of water temperature during th
e brewing cycle. This allows for "temperature profiling" where the temperature o
f the water can be raised or lowered a few degrees during the brew cycle to chan
ge the flavor of the extraction.[2]
Rancilio made an attempt at a superautomatic machine, the Classe 12, and used ca
fes in Borders bookstores as a test market. It was deemed a failure, recalled, a
nd abandoned. They subsequently purchased the Swiss Egro brand of superautomatic
machines and have built a presence in that market with their successful Egro On
e.
For the home market, they produce the Silvia machine: a one group machine with a
vibratory pump from ULKA and a single brass boiler that's controlled by 3 therm
ostats for both steam and hot water. It is frequently sold with its companion Ro
cky grinder that is available in doserless and dosered models with stepped setti
ngs. These have gained a following among enthusiasts for home use.[3]
The company Rancilio has now been sold to Ali group (an investment fund).[4]
References[edit]
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nguage=3
Jump up ^ http://www.rancilio.com/rancilio/news_detail.jsp?id_cat=3&id_news=454&
id_language=3
Jump up ^ http://www.ranciliogroup.com/rancilio/prod_model.jsp?id_model=49&id_la
nguage=3&id_category=26
Jump up ^ Alto Partners SGR. http://www.altopartners.it/investimenti/rancilio-gr
oup-2/?lang=en. Retrieved 20 May 2014. Missing or empty |title= (help)
External links[edit]
Rancilio Official Site

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