What is this basket made of - Nickel plated or stainless steel or who knows what?
1315520
It is nickel plated, and the mesh is rather fine. The "frame" is very study. For the price, I couldn't find anything close to this basket.
1315521
I don't know, but it's the best fry basket we have ever had. Well worth the $$ to us.
1604200
It is chrome plated plastic. I guess it is made so for portability, otherwise you would need a fork lift to move it around your kitchen.
92645
I have had one for several years and it is made of heavy duty stainless. There is no evidence of rust anywhere on the drainer. I will take it apart every week to wash to tray as well as the rack. It still looks like new.
1578260
Nickel plated exterior with a plastic coated interior. My only observation is that some people tend not to completely shut off the valve after dispensing their beveage.
366532
The basket is stainless, albeit low grade. The center post is chromed plastic, and the "chroming' will flake off within weeks to months of use, at the most. I shall not buy this again, there are better quality strainers, but at this price point, you get what you pay for.
2090606
The baskets are made of some rather light wooden material (usually it's cane). I think is a rather likely that they are made somewhere in Asia but I am not sure about that.
2135471
The frame is made from a powder coated aluminum designed to guard against rusting; while the burner unit is made from 304 stainless steel. If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us: 888-977-6849
1250636
Until they use a stainless steel rim there will always be a rust issue. I found a stainless steel rim made by Dunnrite on another site and replaced my rim. Dunnrite makes other models of basketball hoops for pools that have the stainless steel rim and cost more.
1793352
I've had this basket hanging in my beach front home for over 10 years. It is in front of a window that is open all summer long to the salty (corrosive to all metals) ocean breezes and only now are the baskets starting to show some rust. I would not have noticed the small point of rust at the soldered points except the chain (which is not stainless steel) broke is several places. So I'm back on Amazon looking to replace it.
497292
Dear NickThis is a 430 stamped stainless steel.Please let us know if we could be of any other assistance.TheBBQDepot
737804
The basket is magnetic, indicating that it is stainless steel and not aluminum. However a magnet does not stick to the basket lid or the perk tube so these parts could not be definitively identified as stainless steel.
1249231
Knob on top it plastic but I did check before I bought it and made sure that the entire inside and basket assembly is made of stainless steel.
83037
The side bars are metal, aluminum I think, and the baskets are plastic. The baskets are very sturdy, however. I did a lot of research before buying this and I'm happy I chose this. It's well made and durable and it was easy to put together. And the best part is it doesn't swing around when I open and close the door.
1436489
Yes, it's all metal other than the rubber grips at the top and bottom. It's really well made and heavier materials than I thought it would be. It's a darker bronze and completely adjustable/customizable as far as height and location of baskets. I bought this in comparison to my $120 one at The Container Store-this one was Better quality. Hope that helps.
980298
The top outer rim part is made of firm stainless steel but under that is covered with silicone. The pull part in the middle is sturdy too. Only the basket part with the holes is flexible silicone.
117065
the whole basket , top & stem are stainless steel on the one i bought from rei
2210704
The sides are mesh with sturdy fabric inserts. I do not know what the fabric is but it feels like a nylon blend to me. I think this basket is extremely sturdy... it has carried 3 loads of wash (I have a small washer)... a weeks worth of clothes for my grandchildren... it is flexible but sturdy... and folds flat so you can put it out of the way. I think whatever it is made of is fine with me!