The material of standardized cookware in EN60350-2 version 2018 and version 2013

The standardized cookwares refered in this article are designed according to EN(IEC)60350-2 table (Z)3. The diameter of the cookware bottom (outside), diameter of the lid, lid hole circle diameter, number of holes on the circle, total cookware height (outside) and flatness of cookware bottom are specified in table (Z)3. The materials of side wall, cookware bottom and lid are different.

In version 2018, the side wall of cookware is made of stainless steel AISI type 304, the cookware bottom is made of stainless steel AISI type 430, and and the lid is made of aluminium.

In version 2013, the side wall of cookware is made of 1.4301 stainless steel, the cookware bottom is made of stainless steel 1.4016, and the lid is made of aluminium.

From the description, the user may think that the materials mentioned in the 2 versions are different, but they are the same in fact, just the material has difference name in different countries. 1.4301 stainless steel is AISI/SAE 304. 1.4016 stainless steel is AISI/SAE 430.

However, the tolerance range for the bottom thickness is different in the two versions. In version 2018, the bottom thickness is 6mm±0.2mm, but in version 2013, the bottom thickness is 6mm±0.05mm. The standardized cookwares made by Pego Electronics are produced in accordance with stricter tolerance ±0.05mm, users can rest assured to place orders.