drum roasters
Toper TKMSX-5
the Toper TKMSX-5 is a 1–5 kg gas drum drum roaster from Toper, built in Türkiye, with profile logging controls.
the spec
- batch capacity
- 1–5 kg
- heat source
- gas drum
- control
- profile logging
- made in
- türkiye
the verdict
the TKMSX-5 is a 5 kg gas drum with profile logging, so you can record and aim to repeat roasts. batch range is 1 kg to 5 kg, which suits a small cafe or a roaster testing larger sample batches. the cooling tray works, but you'll want to pull beans quickly to avoid carry-over heat. profile logging helps with consistency, though you're still adjusting gas and air manually during the roast. it's a step up from the 1 kg in terms of control and capacity, but still light-duty. if you're roasting 10 to 20 kg a day, it'll keep up. much beyond that and you'll be roasting all day or looking for a larger drum.
strengths
- profile logging available for repeatability
- 1 kg minimum lets you roast small test batches
- gas heat is responsive and easy to manage
trade-offs
- cooling tray is small, needs quick attention to avoid baking
- manual adjustments during roast, no automation
- duty cycle isn't built for continuous all-day roasting
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