is it sturdy enough for cast iron pans?
2065016
Yes it is. Although I lay my rack on its side because it is too tall for my shelf. It will hold my cast iron on its side and also when I put the shelf upright too.
2065017
I have heavy stainless pans and it's fine (I screwed it to the floor of the cupboard). Works very well for fry pans but not enough space between shelves for sauce pans unless they're pretty small.
2065018
No. I wouldn't. It screws down but it's pretty light weight. I do love it though.
1137536
I have cast iron cookware as well. I mounted my rack to wall studs, and it securely holds 3 large cast iron skillets and a full set of pots and pans. This is a thin rack, so the shelf storage is minimal. Cook books and larger pots don't sit flush on the shelf, but I let them stick out a bit. The thinner size works for my kitchen space.
1434923
It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You... » Read More It is sturdy enough for pans. I have it placed in a cupboard in the upright position, and I have cookies sheets, cake pans, and some other miscellaneous bakeware stored in it. However, if you're are going to use it for heavy items, I would recommend screwing it down to the cupboard, or perhaps using command picture hanging strips to make sure it doesn't move around when you're pulling items out. I don't think I would feel comfortable storing plates in it, however, due to their breakable nature. Sometimes the wires pop out and things fall down. If they're round plates, they'll roll out. You could glue the wires in, I suppose, though. « Show Less
825515
It depends on how you hang it. If it is anchored into studs, you should be fine. You'll want to check the weight limit on the anchors you buy, but it should be fine. Ours as anchored into studs and we have 2 cast irons that we hang from it - one is small, and the other is a little larger, but we don't have any very large/heavy pans we hang from it.
405286
I have my set of cast iron (#4 - #12) set hanging from mine, which weighs about 40 lbs. With a few miscellaneous pieces on top. As long as you drill into studs and it's a sturdy setup you should be fine.
2257528
I have two very large (14" and 12") very heavy stainless pans hanging from one hook without any stress whatsoever. I'm sure a large cast iron would be ok.
2257530
I am not sure about a cast iron pan. I have a Dutch Oven cast iron that I wouldn't but a small cast iron skillet I would but then I wouldn't put hang cast iron on my wall racks because I think it would be too much of a load on the walls. I use these hooks to hang my cooking utensils and measuring cups.
311440
In my experience it will hold the weight if mounted properly. I currently have a stainless set, one large cast iron pan, and several heavy text books on mine to test its durability. It's been almost a year and no issue! If you've got it mounted to studs, I think you're smooth sailing.
1037255
Yes it is sturdy enough. I have used it several times. I am very pleased with it.
798644
I believe it is strong enough to support a standard-sized cast-iron pot, if that is what you are referring to. If you are referring to a footed camp-style Dutch oven, probably not.
1131291
It's sturdy but probably better not to put something quite so heavy on it. There are plenty of good quality "clad"pans that would be better. I hope this helps. T
1692934
Well, it depends. You can install it into studs (which is recommended), but it really isn't built for that and I would not recommend it. Structurally it would tolerate maybe 30 pounds for a fair amount of time (an extremely non-educated guess), but it's just NOT intended for this use. If I were doing cast iron, I would use individual, stylish chains with hooks suspended so that each item ended up fairly parallel at the bottom with the others and spaced nice and proportionately. Hope this helps.
405284
I have three cast iron skillets (an 8"10" and 15") and they shelf has no trouble supporting it. I am not sure how much they each weigh but I'd guess at least 30 pounds. The aluminum brackets are very sturdy and the shelves themselves are very sturdy as well.
192161
I would ask the manufacturer that question, they are sturdy but iron skillets are heavy. Good luck.
713642
I'm not sure what it's rated for but mine can hold three cast iron pans plus a cast iron wok as well as a few non stick pots
1876935
I'm sure it would work great. I didn't think it would be stable/strong enough for my Great Grandmother's cast iron skillet, but it handles it perfectly, along with other lighter-weight ones. (This refers to shallow pieces like cake or baking pans, pie plates, etc.)
2226695
You could, but as long as you realize it's going to bend from the heat and weight. I'm not sure what 'sturdy' item other people are using, but I had a cast iron skillet on mine for one weekend and by the end it was bowed in the middle and all the paint had chipped off.