{"product_id":"rotary-wdt-espresso-distributor-51mm-53mm-58mm","title":"Rotary WDT Espresso Distributor - 12 Stainless Steel 0.25 mm Needles, Magnetic Dosing Ring \u0026 Cleaning Base, Puck Prep","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"yoz-desc\" data-yoz-layout=\"2026-10\" data-yoz-format=\"2026-10-26\" style=\"max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;color:inherit;line-height:1.65;overflow-wrap:anywhere;font-size:16px;min-width:0;\" data-yoz-copy=\"2026-10-27-rewrite\" data-yoz-content-layout=\"2026-11-01\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"yoz-product-overview\" style=\"margin:0;padding:18px;background:#f4f7f5;border-radius:10px;border-bottom:0;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eThis rotary WDT tool distributes loose espresso grounds before tamping, using twelve fine needles that move as you press and rotate the handle. Choose the version that fits your basket opening, then adjust needle reach for your dose; a dosing ring and cleaning base are included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"yoz-feature-list\" style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font-weight:600;color:#173a32;\"\u003eDistribute before you tamp: \u003c\/strong\u003eTwelve fine stainless steel needles move through the grounds as you press and rotate. Use a separate tamper after this distribution step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font-weight:600;color:#173a32;\"\u003eMatch the basket opening: \u003c\/strong\u003eChoose 51, 53 or 58 mm, then adjust needle reach for your dose. Check the basket opening and rim so the tool seats correctly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"display:block;margin-bottom:3px;font-weight:600;color:#173a32;\"\u003eStore with the included base: \u003c\/strong\u003eA magnetic dosing ring helps contain grounds during preparation. The cleaning base, removable brush and six spare needles support cleanup and storage afterward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eBrowse more tools in our \u003ca href=\"\/ro-ro\/collections\/wdt-distribution-tools\" style=\"color:#173a32;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eWDT \u0026amp; Distribution Tools collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or read our \u003ca href=\"\/ro-ro\/blogs\/coffee-journal\/espresso-channeling-explained-how-to-fix-uneven-extraction-with-better-puck-prep\" style=\"color:#173a32;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eguide to reducing espresso channeling\u003c\/a\u003e for practical puck-prep tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:3.5rem !important;padding-inline-start:3.5rem !important;min-height:2.25rem;box-sizing:border-box;min-width:0;\"\u003eChoose the size that seats correctly on your portafilter basket. Set the magnetic dosing ring on the basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:3.5rem !important;padding-inline-start:3.5rem !important;min-height:2.25rem;box-sizing:border-box;min-width:0;\"\u003eAdd freshly ground coffee. Adjust needle reach so the needles pass through the grounds without hitting the basket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:3.5rem !important;padding-inline-start:3.5rem !important;min-height:2.25rem;box-sizing:border-box;min-width:0;\"\u003eSet the distributor in place, press gently and rotate. Lift it off, remove the ring, then tamp and brew as usual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:3.5rem !important;padding-inline-start:3.5rem !important;min-height:2.25rem;box-sizing:border-box;min-width:0;\"\u003eAfter use, run the needles through the brush in the cleaning base and store the tool upright.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl style=\"margin:0;border-top:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eType\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eRotary WDT (Weiss Distribution Technique) espresso distributor\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eSize options\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e51 mm, 53 mm or 58 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eColor\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBlack, with a natural wood grip\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eNeedles\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003e12 × 0.25 mm 304 stainless steel\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eMaterials\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eAluminum alloy body, solid-wood grip, silicone base, nylon cleaning brush\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eNeedle-depth adjustment\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eApproximately ±0.8 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eOverall height\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eApproximately 175 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eBase width\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eApproximately 92 mm\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(min(100%,200px),1fr));gap:4px 16px;padding:12px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;min-width:0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdt style=\"font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;color:#173a32;margin:0;min-width:0;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd style=\"margin:0;min-width:0;line-height:1.6;overflow-wrap:anywhere;\"\u003eApproximately 410 g\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eDimensions and weight are approximate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e1 × rotary WDT distributor in your selected size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e1 × magnetic dosing ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e1 × silicone cleaning\/storage base with removable brush\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin:0 0 12px;padding-left:2px;min-width:0;\"\u003e6 × spare 0.25 mm needles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection style=\"margin:0;padding:22px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;\"\u003e\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0 0 14px !important;font-size:21px !important;line-height:1.35 !important;color:#173a32;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;color:#173a32;\"\u003eWhich WDT tool size do I need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe one that matches your basket's usable opening and rim: 51, 53 or 58 mm. Your machine's nominal portafilter size alone does not guarantee that a rim-supported tool will seat correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;color:#173a32;\"\u003eDo I still need to tamp after using WDT?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eYes. WDT distributes the grounds; tamping comes next. A compatible \u003ca href=\"\/ro-ro\/products\/spring-loaded-espresso-tamper-threaded-base-storage-stand\" style=\"color:#173a32;text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px;\"\u003eespresso tamper\u003c\/a\u003e finishes your puck prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;color:#173a32;\"\u003eWhat is the magnetic dosing ring for?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eIt keeps ground coffee in the portafilter while the needles move through the dose. Take it off before tamping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e8e6;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5;font-size:16px;color:#173a32;\"\u003eHow do I clean and care for the needles?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eBrush them clean with the supplied brush after each use. Handle the fine tips gently and let the parts dry before storing. Six spare needles are included for replacements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Yozcoffee","offers":[{"title":"51mm","offer_id":60029478273310,"sku":"YOZ-RWDT-BLK-51","price":340.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"53mm","offer_id":60029478306078,"sku":"YOZ-RWDT-BLK-53","price":340.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true},{"title":"58mm","offer_id":60029478338846,"sku":"YOZ-RWDT-BLK-58","price":340.0,"currency_code":"RON","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/3229\/9806\/files\/unnamed_6159a52b-b4fe-41b5-9f94-44e9dba0cd54.webp?v=1794305807","url":"https:\/\/yozcoffee.com\/ro-ro\/products\/rotary-wdt-espresso-distributor-51mm-53mm-58mm","provider":"Yozcoffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}