Why Induction Bottom Matters?

In modern kitchens, gas stoves and induction cooktops are two essential stoves. The cookware in the kitchen must be able to be used on both types of cookware to meet our diverse cooking needs. If it could only be used on a gas stove, customers would have an imperfect cooking experience. Therefore, most consumers will prefer cookware with induction bottoms. Cookware manufacturers tend to produce cookware with induction bottoms.

Why do Some Cookware Have a Induction Bottom and Some Don’t?

This has to do with whether there is a protector on the bottom of the cookware. The cookware with 430 protector can be used on induction cookers.

What is Stainless Steel Cookware Bottom Protector ?

Stainless steel cookware bottom protector is the outermost layer of the bottom of the stainless steel sheet, the current protector material is 430 stainless steel material, so that the bottom of the pot can be used for all stoves, such as induction cooktops, gas, electric stoves and so on.

How Many Types of Stainless Steel Cookware Bottom Protector?

The protectors are categorized into normal protector, right angle protector,  3 steps protector, 5 steps protector,  7 steps protector, 9 steps protector and 11 steps protector.

What is the Function of Stainless Steel Cookware Bottom Protector?

The first is aesthetics. Cookware with protector can be more attractive to consumers in appearance.

Second, the backing sheet can protect the aluminum in the middle. Aluminum is soft and easy to scratch; therefore, stainless steel is suitable as the backing sheet for protection; and 430 stainless steel can be used as the backing sheet, and induction cookers can also be used.

How to Manufacturer Stainless Steel Cookware Bottom Protector?

Place aluminum or iron sheets between the protector and the pot body. Take aluminum sheets as an example:
Aluminum sheets with a thickness of 4.0mm and below are generally brazed. The aluminum sheets are melted to a suitable state through high-temperature heating, and then cooled. The pot body, aluminum sheet, and protector will be bonded together;
If the aluminum sheet exceeds 4.0MM, a priming machine must be used for priming; otherwise, the aluminum flake is too thick and will not melt easily, affecting the quality of the pot bottom. Generally, 1,500 to 2,500 tons of instantaneous pressure is used to priming the pot bottom, aluminum The sheet and the protector are tightly bonded together

How to Customize a suitable Protector?

Depending on your target market. Here are some suggestions:

In the high-end market, the vast majority of protectors are ordinary or right angle protectors, and there are very few that make multi-step protector;

Only South America, some markets in Eastern Europe and some other markets have a preference for multi-step protector.

In the mid-range pot market, consumers want the pot to be thick and cheap; therefore, iron sheets are sandwiched at the bottom of the pot during production; the density of iron sheets is about three times that of aluminum sheets, and iron sheets of the same thickness are heavier than aluminum sheets 3 times, and the price of iron is much cheaper than that of aluminum.

Can all cookware that has a bottom protector be used on an induction cooktop?

It’s not. Any bottom protector that does not made by 4XX stainless steel will not work on an induction cooktop.

How can I Find a Suitable Coowkare Manufacturer?

You can find Changwen. JIANGMEN CHANGWEN COOKWARE & KITCHENWARE CO., LTD. stands as a prominent high-tech enterprise, seamlessly combining research, development, manufacturing, export trade, and independent brand sales of stainless steel cookware. Our state-of-the-art products are proudly shipped to more than 100 countries across Europe and the United States, establishing us as a crucial global supplier of stainless steel goods. Should you have any inquiries or require assistance, please feel free to contact us. Your satisfaction is our top priority.