On Sun, 30 Jan 2005 02:08:10 GMT, keshift@. wrote:

This is from Calphalon, Inc. :

Our Tri-Ply Stainless has heavy gauge, conductive aluminum bonded
between layers of 18/10 stainless steel to form a three ply disk. The
three ply disk is then formed into a pan shape with equal side wall
and bottom thickness. The even thickness throughout the pan ensures
that it conducts heat quickly and evely across the bottom and up the
sides, allowing foods to cook at a consistent temperature. If you have
further questions or concerns, please let us know.

Thank you,
Consumer Relations


>On Thu, 27 Jan 2005 01:51:00 GMT, keshift@. wrote:
>
>quick note: from
>http://productopia.consumersearch.co...fullstory.html
>
>"Calphalon also sells an eight-piece(*est. $300) and a ten-piece(*est.
>$400) set of stainless steel cookware. Like All-Clad, Calphalon
>Tri-Ply Stainless cookware sandwiches aluminum between two layers of
>stainless steel. These pieces are dishwasher safe and come with a
>lifetime warranty. We did not see any evidence in reviews that the
>Calphalon Tri-Ply Stainless outperforms All-Clad Stainless, but it is
>a bit cheaper. "
>
>end quote... AND...
>
>It has been heard that the sandwiched aluminum did NOT go up the side
>of the Calphalon pan like the All-Clad. Is the cross-section of the
>pans the same? Are those at Bed Bath & Beyond Inc (BBBY) bullshitting
>(or just in sales) me? Will my food cook "up the side" in a stainless
>exterior for both brands? i.e. - rice/long cooking rice/Italian?
>
>HUMMMM???
>
>>I think Calphalon One Infused Anodized saute pans may be the product I
>>need, but I was hoping someone would respond with any nightmare
>>stories of clean-up and "sticking" of foods in order to give me some
>>idea about how it differs from the "non-stick" Calphalon One Infused
>>Anodized Nonstick as far as performance goes.
>>
>>My main concern is the leeching of chemicals from the non-stick
>>surface applied material (some may call my concern ridiculous), and
>>plus, it exposes itself to so many other environmental conditions, as
>>eventually there may be some damage to the coating.
>>
>>In comparison, the Calphalon One Infused Anodized may not demonstrate
>>these qualities, but may not "perform" as well... ? Would an egg
>>stick to it?
>>
>>The question is, to what degree do they differ under testing?
>>
>>Anyone know?