Samiac Coffee Roasters

About Samiac Coffee Roasters

Browse used Samiac coffee roasters at CoffeeTec, a small lineup of cast iron drum machines from the historic French manufacturer Sasa Samiac. Samiac stopped building new roasters years ago, so every unit here is a discontinued, hard-to-find model rather than a current production machine. Each listing includes real-world condition notes, batch size, and service details, so you can compare a Samiac with other used coffee roasters before you buy. Want a broader view first? Browse the full lineup of used coffee roasters to compare Samiac against other brands and sizes.

Why Buy a Samiac Coffee Roaster From CoffeeTec

Sasa Samiac built coffee roasters in France starting in 1919 and became known for handmade, cast-iron drum machines built to run for decades. Production stopped years ago, so every Samiac roaster on the market today is used and discontinued. That scarcity is part of the appeal for roasters who want a distinctive, character-built machine rather than a mass-produced modern one.

A Samiac drum holds heat evenly and gives a slow, steady roast curve once you dial it in. These machines were built simply and durably, with fewer electronics than a modern roaster, which can mean less to troubleshoot over time. Many still run daily in small roasteries and cafes today.

What to Check on a Used Samiac Roaster

Since Samiac stopped manufacturing years ago, ask about parts availability and full service history before you buy. Confirm that the drum, burners, and motors all work, and ask whether the unit runs on natural gas or propane. For a full walkthrough of what to check on any used machine, see our guide to buying a used coffee roaster.

Finding the Right Size

Samiac built roasters across a range of batch sizes over the decades. If the unit listed here does not match your production needs, browse our 5 to 18 kg roasters or the full drum roaster collection to compare similar cast iron and drum style machines from other brands.

Have a Samiac or another roaster to sell instead of buying? Visit our sell your equipment page to get it listed.