HeyCafe
HeyCafe HC-880 Lab Coffee Grinder
HeyCafe HC-880 Lab Coffee Grinder
- 84mm hardened-steel flat burrs
- Stepless micron grind adjustment
- Bag/container chute with grounds shaker
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Product Features
High-Throughput Motor
84mm Hardened-Steel Burrs
Stepless Grind Control
Practical Grounds Shaker
Removable Housing
Multi-Purpose Grounds Chute
Brand
HeyCafé was founded in Shanghai in 2006 and launched its first espresso grinder the following year. Now part of the Hemro Group, the brand produces practical commercial grinders designed for cafés and growing coffee businesses.
Manufacturing
Made in China
The Coffeeionado Take
Who's It For:
It's Right For You If:
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Our Take:
N/A -- bulk/retail grinder, not shot-metered
N/A -- bulk/retail grinder, not shot-metered
1,000 kg
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Key Grinder Specifications
BURR SIZE
84 mm Flat
BURR MATERIAL
Hardened Steel
DOSING
Bulk / Shop
PROGRAMABILITY
0 – Manual
OUTPUT SPEED
>7.5 g/sec
Depending on bean roastCOOLING SYSTEM
Active Fan
Warranty: 2 Year Warranty - Parts | $299+ Value
For more information see: Warranty Policy
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Full Product Description
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HeyCafe HC-880 LAB Commercial Shop Grinder
The HC-880 LAB is what happens when a workhorse shop grinder gets a precision instrument's adjustment system. Built on the same 84mm flat burr platform and 550W motor as the HC-880, the LAB adds stepless grind adjustment — continuous, not indexed — so you can dial in to exactly where a roast needs to be, not just the nearest step. Whether it's running QC cups in the lab or filling bags on the floor, it grinds with the same consistency either way, at over 450 grams per minute.
2 Year Warranty
Every HC-880 LAB sold through Coffeeionado includes a 2-year warranty covering manufacturer's defects — parts, from the date of purchase. Commercial equipment is a capital investment. If there's a defect, that's our problem to solve, not yours. Bring it to our attention and we'll handle it.
Free Commercial Shipping
Ships free to the continental USA. Freight, handling, and insurance are all covered — no charges added at checkout. The HC-880 LAB travels at 60 lbs gross weight, so we arrange proper freight handling to make sure it arrives without incident. For Caribbean and international orders, reach out for a custom quote.
Stepless Grind Adjustment
This is the upgrade that matters most on the LAB. Where indexed grinders lock you into preset positions, the HC-880 LAB moves continuously — no steps, no jumps, no settling for the closest available setting. You turn the dial and the grind size moves with it, exactly where you put it. For a roaster working across multiple origins and roast levels, or a buyer running calibration cups, that degree of control is the difference between dialing in and guessing.
Repeatable Across Sessions
Stepless doesn't mean imprecise. The HC-880 LAB's adjustment mechanism is built for professional use — so once you've found the right setting for a bean, you can return to it reliably. Mark your positions, document your settings, and reproduce your results. The grinder holds its calibration under regular commercial use.
84mm Flat Hardened Steel Burrs
The HC-880 LAB runs 84mm flat burrs milled from hardened steel — a larger grinding surface than what you'll find in most single-dose or prosumer machines, and a harder material than standard stainless. Larger diameter means more grinding area per revolution. Harder material means the edge geometry lasts longer before degradation affects particle uniformity. In practice: consistent grind quality over an extended service life, without the performance cliff that comes with softer burr sets.
Throughput for Production Use
HeyCafé publishes a grind speed of more than 450 g per minute, with actual output depending on the coffee and selected fineness. The manufacturer does not publish a daily maximum or a complete duty-cycle rating for the HC-880 LAB.
Powder Shaker and Multi-Purpose Powder Chute
The LAB includes a practical powder shaker designed to clean residual grounds from the grinding chamber between uses — an important detail when you're moving between roasts or blends and contamination matters. Combined with the multi-purpose powder chute, which features a built-in container holder, the workflow from grinding to bagging is direct and clean. The chute positions your container at the exit point so grounds go where they're supposed to — not onto the counter.
Simply Removable Housing
When maintenance is needed, the HC-880 LAB's housing comes off without requiring a service call. The design gives direct access to the internal components for cleaning, inspection, or burr replacement — work that can be done on-site by a competent operator. In a commercial environment, machine downtime has a cost. A grinder you can maintain yourself is a grinder that stays running.
Commercial-Grade Construction
The HC-880 LAB body is fabricated from heavy-duty thick metal sheet — the same construction philosophy as the base HC-880. It's built to absorb the vibration and daily use of a commercial environment without developing wobble, looseness, or structural fatigue over time. At 26 kg net weight, it stays where you put it. The all-stainless grinding chamber resists oil absorption, cleans quickly between roasts, and satisfies NSF sanitation standards for food service environments.
Certified for Commercial and Food Service Use
ETL, CE, and GS safety certifications. NSF and GS sanitation certifications. The HC-880 LAB meets the requirements for commercial kitchen and food service environments out of the box. Available in both 110V/60Hz (US) and 220–240V/50–60Hz configurations to accommodate different markets and electrical setups.
Who Is It For?
The HC-880 LAB is built for specialty coffee roasters who need precision grinding across multiple origin coffees, Q-graders and cuppers who require consistent, calibrated grind output for sensory analysis, and retail coffee shops or cafes that grind to order for bag sales. If you're moving through multiple roasts in a day, need to shift grind settings between them accurately, and want a machine that pulls maintenance without a service ticket, the LAB is the right tool. It's equally at home on a cupping table or a production floor — and it doesn't make a distinction between the two.
The Brand: HeyCafe
Founded in Shanghai in 2006, HeyCafé made history as the first company in China to design and manufacture coffee grinders. Their mission has always been simple: commercial-grade grinding performance without the commercial price tag. In 2016, HeyCafé joined the Hemro Group — the conglomerate behind Mahlkönig and Ditting — gaining access to German-engineered burr technology while keeping their grinders accessible and affordable. Now selling in over 50 countries, HeyCafé offers a full range of espresso and shop grinders built for startups, growing cafés, and entrepreneurial baristas who refuse to compromise on consistency.
Buy the HeyCafe HC-880 Lab at Coffeeionado
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Product Materials
📄 HeyCafe HC880 Lab Product Sheet
Features
- Durable Grinding: Equipped with large, long-lasting hardened steel burrs for consistent reliability.
- High Performance: Features a powerful motor designed to handle high volumes quickly.
- Precision Control: Stepless and precise grind settings allow for professional-grade accuracy.
- Easy Maintenance: Includes a practical powder shaker for complete grinding and a simply removable housing for convenient cleaning.
- Versatile Dispensing: Multi-purpose powder chute with a container holder for easy grinding directly into bags.
- Space-Efficient: Compact footprint designed to maximize your available workspace.
- Robust Build: Heavy-duty, thick metal sheet body construction ensures maximum durability.
- Engineered by the Hemro Group — parent company of Mahlkönig and Ditting
- Warranty: 2 years (parts, manufacturer's defects)
Specifications
| Motor Power | 550W |
| Amperage (US 110V) | 9.0A maximum |
| Voltage | 110V / 60Hz (US); 220–240V / 50–60Hz (International) |
| Burr Diameter | 3.3" ; 84mm |
| Burr Type | Flat |
| Burr Material | Hardened steel |
| Grind Adjustment | Stepless (continuous) |
| Grind Speed | >1.0 lb/min ; >450 g/min |
| Burr Maintenance | Inspect about every 100 kg; replace at 1,000 kg under normal conditions |
| Daily Maximum | Recommended maximum: 15 minutes grinding per 20-minute period |
| Bean Hopper Capacity | 2.9 lbs ; 1.3 kg |
| Grinding Chamber | All stainless steel |
| Height | 27.0" ; 685mm |
| Width | 7.1" ; 180mm |
| Length (Depth) | 17.7" ; 450mm |
| Net Weight | 57 lbs ; 26.0 kg |
| Gross Weight (Shipped) | 62 lbs ; 28.0 kg |
| Color Options | Black, White, Silver |
| Safety Certifications | ETL, CE, GS |
| Sanitation Certifications | NSF, GS |
The Coffeeionado Standard
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Resources
What We'd Tell You In Store
How to Choose a Commercial Espresso Machine
How to choose a commercial espresso machine based on real volume numbers, peak hour output, and drink mix — not vague categories.
How to Choose a Commercial Grinder
Your espresso machine gets all the attention. The grinder does all the work. Every variable that determines shot quality — particle size, extraction evenness, dose consistency — starts at the grinder.
How to Design Your Cafe: Build Your Bar for the Rush
Design your café bar for peak volume, not average traffic. Equipment layout, station design, staffing ratios, and tools that remove steps — what actually matters during the rush.
Setting Up Your Commercial Espresso Machine Right
Water pressure, electrical specs, drain slope, filter flushing — what actually goes into a commercial espresso machine setup, and what gets skipped.
What's Included?
HeyCafe HC-880 Lab Coffee Grinder
Insured Shipping
24 Month Warranty
Lifetime Support
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Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
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