Is it possible to heatproof (insulate) stainless steel pot handles?
I made a mistake of buying a Cuisinart 6 qt stock pot with two major downsides: opaque lid (can't see inside) and non-insulated, metal handles. I wasn't thinking about those features much as I was shopping and the latter now pretty much renders the pot unusable for me because I have a gas stove and the handles get so hot that I have to use a rag or pot holders and I'd rather not have to.
My question is: is there some sort of plastic putty (like Sugru) that can be applied over the handles to heatproof it ? I was thinking maybe electrical tape but I thought that would melt.
Best Answer
There are a variety of heat resistant silicon accessories that will serve your purpose. Here a couple from Amazon.com*
- Duncan-2-Piece-Short-Handle-Holde
JAZ Innovations Cool Touch Lid Handle Cover
- Not an endorsement of either Amazon or these products.
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Hollow-core cast stainless steel handles stay cooler longer than solid cast stainless steel handles and are oven safe to 500 degrees F. The air in the core of the handle insulates against heat during stovetop cooking.Why Are pot handles not hot?
The air in the core of the handle insulates against heat during stovetop cooking. For all types of stainless steel handles, the heat setting and length of the handle determine how long the handle will stay cool to the touch. Long stick handles will usually stay cooler than shorter side handles.Do the handles get hot on Made in cookware?
Our handles are designed to stay cool. With this being said, they are metal handles which will heat up especially with prolonged exposure to your stovetop. Please proceed with caution!Why do some pot handles get hot?
The handle will warm up until it's total heat losses equal the total heat coming in. Heat comes in mostly by conduction from the body of the pot. Some materials conduct heat better than others. Metals tend to have high thermal conductivity (with aluminum and especially copper begin particularly good at it).Can sugru handle heat?
Luckily Sugru Mouldable Glue is heat resistant up to 180\xb0C (356\xb0F) and therefore perfect for making heatproof grips on your kitchen kit. It is also waterproof, so washing it all up is as easy as ever!Make a wire handle for 6 in. Stainless Steel Pan
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Answer 2
I've used a product called CopyFlex in the past to do just this. It's a food-grade silicon rubber that's normally used for mold making, but it coats the handles of cookware just fine if you "rough-up" the surface a bit.
It's a bit of a process, but the results will be quite cheap(if you use the product for more than one use) and you can replace the rubber easily if it gets damaged. You also may not like the color.
Answer 3
I realize this thread is 2 yrs old but I am married to the guy that holds the patent on heat shrinkable wrap around tubing and you most definitely wrap it around the handles and heat seal the adhesive with a good hair dryer.
Comes in all diameters and sold thru a company he works for called Zippertuning they are in Arizona.
Answer 4
I've used heat shrink tubing on a couple of my pieces of cookware. It comes in unshrunk diameters up to at least 1.5" (38 mm). Put the stuff over your handle, hit it with a propane torch or oven burner, and the stuff shrinks to fit snuggly. For more insulation, you can add multiple layers of the stuff. It's available at the usual online outles.
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