All-Clad
All-Clad Metalcrafters is a day for Groupe SEB brand owned metal goods.
Early 1960s developed the Metallurg John Ulam in Canonsburg, United States a patented roll- bonding process for producing solid metal compounds. Through heat and pressure different metals were rolled to form an inseparable unit. The gentle hydroforming, the thermal conductor is retained even in the bending zones. Finally, it is polished by hand to create a perfect surface. The method was first used for the production of coins and a raw material for the defense industry. To use the high-quality metal residues useful Ulam made hand-forged pans and pots of it. From 1973, these products were sold under the brand All-Clad. For several years producing All-Clad cookware only, the supply of foreign companies was discontinued after the first acquisition by the steel mill owner Sam Michaels. By 2004, All-Clad was a subsidiary of Waterford Wedgwood.
History
In 1971, John Ulam All-Clad Metalcrafters, the first company in the world, produced the high-quality multi-layer cookware. In 1974, the first cookware lines appeared on the American market. 1988 purchased by the steelworks owner Sam Michael All-Clad, made the brand known across the U.S. and focused entirely on the production cookware.
From 1990, All-Clad took on partnerships with top chefs. Among the first " partner cooks " brand include Daniel Boulud, Jacques Pepin, Jacques Torres and Wolfgang Puck. The Stainless line, a three-layer aluminum cookware and stainless steel went to the American market. In 1999, the copper core cookware Copper - Core has been presented. Five layers with a copper core in the center provide quick and even heat distribution and even cooking. Copper - Core is the preferred cookware of tips and chefs around the world that have been included as a "partner" of All-Clad.
From 2006, the Stainless and Copper - Core Collections of All-Clad was also sold in Germany. 2009 Copper - Core has been made by a magnetizable outer layer can also be used on induction cookers. 2010 brought the All-Clad " d5 " technology on the market: An additional medium stainless steel layer in the 5-layer construction ensures greater mechanical and thermal stability.
Products
Stainless
The products of the Stainless Series are made of corrosion-resistant 18/10 stainless steel, aluminum and stainless steel magnetizable. The three layers are formed through from the bottom to the sides, which ensures a balanced heat distribution. Stainless is the standard series of All-Clad.
Copper - Core
Stainless steel for the inner and outer wall ( outside now ferromagnetic), two layers of aluminum, including the ene copper layer - thus combines the Copper - Core series the advantages of stainless steel with the high thermal conductivity of copper. A hand- milled strips on the exterior gives a clear view on the copper core to visually distinguish Copper - Core from the products of Stainless lines. Copper - Core is the top product of All-Clad.
Stainless with d5 technology ( for professional use )
As a logical development of the Stainless Series offers " d5 " enclosed by two layers of aluminum, an additional layer of stainless steel in the core, which provides significantly increased torsional rigidity. The series is intended by the manufacturer for use on high-performance professional induction stoves.
General design features and criticism
The high-quality cookware from All-Clad has over all series across multi-layer material that extends uniformly over the ground like side walls. Meanwhile, there are manufacturers that differentiate the design of its various cookware not only in the cost of materials, but also with regard to the structural design of the floor and walls. In addition, can be found at All-Clad entirely superfluous maintaining the riveting of the handles with the consequence of non-smooth insides. Also missing the use of metal layers, which upon reaching a threshold temperature range (ca. 220-250 ° C) more and more lose their magnetization ( ControlInduc ), so that overheating on induction cooktops can be safely avoided.