Why does a Stainless Steel Steamer have aluminum screws & legs? This is really a rhetorical question, but some people might appreciate knowing this.
1004316
I don't know. I'd guess that the legs are cheaper and easier to work with when they're aluminum, and since they don't normally contact the food there's less concern for those who think aluminum is toxic.
1004317
I can't give a definitive answer, but as a machinist, I'd have to agree with Thomas E. Ruddick on his guess that aluminum is easier to machine, ie drilling & tapping holes for screws to attach to assembly.
493541
It's not stainless steel. It's either aluminum or aluminum alloy. I can't tell the difference. Hope this help.
135739
Everything the eye sees is stainless steel. If there is a layer of aluminum for heat conductivity, it must be inside (sandwich layer).Healthy cooking was the reason why I bought this pressure cooker and I couldn't be happier. I love having the 2 sizes. Don't hesitate, this is a good product!
1225630
Apparently holes, perforations on the tiers are the right size. These steamers have been around for a long time. I am referring to the Taiwan-made ones, not the ones from Thailand which we do not carry. Taiwan makes large holes and small holes and some steamers have one tier with large and the other with small. They will steam. Restaurants use them too. We are in Chinatown SF with thousands of Chinese and they all use this steam, including myself.
1456833
Yes, those parts are plastic, but by that point, the steam had condensed to water and it is cooled down. The dwell time in the plastic is very low. We have not had any issues with our unit. It is well built.
1952079
I called the customer service line to ask this specific question because in the past i have had terrible reactions to aluminum, mainly that I can't think straight after using aluminum cooking products. The woman at the end of the line said that it is Breville's company policy not to disclose the materials used to make their products. Seems fishy and misleading. I will be returning this product, I just cannot take the risk. BTW- I tried to see if I could take a peak inside but it was too complicated.
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I have never run across any stainless steel with one exception noted later that does not eventually rust in an ocean affected climate. We have a beach house on the Oregon coast and only the significantly thick (3/16th inches) deck post anchors show no sign of rust. Stainless deck screws, stainless joist holders, etc. all show signs of rust...The stainless table clips in question are used in Eugene, OR that is a wet climate but no ocean salt. I've have them outside since I purchased them and they show no sign of rust. I am sure beyond doubt that if I had them on the deck of my OR beach house they would show rust. The salt in ocean breezes seems to be able to dissolve anything in time. If you can find plastic spring clips they should do better over time but the springs will rust. Good luck...Frank
1909582
It's been years since we've had a pressure cooker. Don't remember where we got it, or what the bottom metal way. Probably aluminum. Top was stainless steel.
546385
The screen is stainless or it would have rusted by now. The part on the strainer looks to be stainless. The rod part is hard to tell maybe a different quality of stainless then the other parts? I don't think there is any aluminum in it. Is it just me or does "Mike Robison" sound like he is pitching this product? It's as easy to clean as any other French press that i have used anywhere in the world. What qualifies any of these people besides the manufacture to state the materials it is made of? The description does say all stainless steel, borosilicate glass, and strong BPA free plastic.
1822242
No, the whole steamer, including rivets, is of aluminum, which doesn't rust. I have been using it for several months and don't see any kind of corrosion.
531713
I'm guessing it could be a slightly different handle, going by a steamer insert that I ordered last year. You may want to compare photos carefully.
1515667
I'd like to know why it matters. Is stainless steel much healthier to consume? We use aluminum foil to wrap food and bake at high temp so what if its used with boiling water?
1092749
I don't believe anything was aluminum, the screw was stainless steel. It didn't fit the boat I was using so I gave it away.
1309905
I use this steamer a lot and love it. However, the description says "high quality stainless steel; NSF approved" but not see specifically 18/10 stainless steel. You may want to try Tramontina 18/10 Stainless Steel 4-Piece 3-Quart Steamer/Double-Boiler for about the same price. Thanks!
555575
The box says "professional grade stainless" but no specifics. I have been more than pleased with the steamer as I use it at least once a week.
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Captain ... I did not get the stainless steel finish ... but I did get the copper and it does show some rust around the screw points ... but since mine is out doors most of the year ... I have been very pleased with the look and performance.
314686
I think they do not actually. The steamer itself is a single stainless ply - not a 3 ply. It is part of a set that is 3 ply, but the steamer is not - and does not need to be.