Rhinowares Thumpa 860 Knock Box Tube – Floor-Standing

The Rhinowares Thumpa 860 is a floor-standing knock box tube designed for commercial espresso operations where countertop space is at a premium and service volume makes a shallow knock drawer impractical. Rather than sitting beside the machine on the worktop, the unit stands on the floor and accepts spent pucks directly from the portafilter, holding a significantly greater volume of grounds before it needs emptying.

In a busy café environment, that capacity difference is tangible. A standard knock drawer typically needs clearing several times during a rush; the tall tube format of the Thumpa means staff can concentrate on pulling shots rather than managing waste. The rubber knock bar absorbs the impact of the portafilter knock, which reduces the sharp metallic noise that carries in quieter spaces and helps protect portafilter handles from repeated hard contact across a long service.

A few practical points worth noting:

• Floor-standing design frees up worktop space around the espresso machine
• Accepts standard refuse sacks, making emptying clean and straightforward
• Moulded from high-density polyethylene — handles daily use without cracking or deforming
• Rubber knock bar reduces service noise and protects portafilter handles
• Weighs 10kg, giving the unit a stable, planted feel during use

There are no utilities required — no drainage, power, or fixing points needed. The unit stands independently and can be positioned to suit your bar layout. Before ordering, it is worth measuring the floor space beside your machine, as the tube format occupies floor area rather than counter area, and you will need clearance to fit and change a refuse sack liner comfortably.

This knock box is well suited to independent cafés, coffee bars, and restaurant pass areas running continuous espresso service where a compact countertop drawer has proven inadequate. For very high-volume sites running multiple group heads simultaneously, it is worth considering whether a heavier-duty solution better matches the throughput.

If you are weighing up whether this format works for your particular bar setup, the team is happy to talk it through with you before you commit.