Where Steel Began: Rooted in Community
Where Steel Began: Rooted in Community
About a half-hour outside of Pittsburgh sits Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, a city with a rich history in the coal and steel industries.
In 1971, the All-Clad factory opened its doors, and since then, has been where our skilled craftspeople have made a majority of our fully bonded cookware. This year, our 50th Anniversary, marked a special moment for our Canonsburg family – May 21 was officially proclaimed All-Clad Day, in honor of the importance All-Clad, has played in the community.
A lot has changed over 50 years, but our passion for crafting best-in-class cookware has not. Read on to learn about how we make our fully bonded cookware, and how we ensure it’s perfect before it reaches your kitchen.
Stage 1: Bonding
Bonding is the process of combining two or more different metals. Our classic D3 Stainless line is made of three layers of metals bonded together – a stainless steel exterior, an aluminum core, and an interior layer of stainless steel. This process allows us to leverage the best properties of both of these metals (durability in stainless steel and heat conductivity in aluminum), to produce the All-Clad cookware you have come to know and love. The resulting D3 Stainless line provides even heat distribution and superior durability.
Stage 2: Forming
Once the metals are bonded together in a sheet, they need to take on one of our signature cookware shapes. The bonded metal is then formed into the pot or pan that will become your best tool in the kitchen.
Stage 3: Finishing
After the metal has taken shape, it is given the proper finish. Whether it is polished or brushed, our skilled craftspeople will make the item ready to shine in your home.
Stage 4: Riveting
Finally, handles are riveted by hand onto each piece of cookware. Our handles are designed for comfort and functionality, making it easier to toss, pour, and saute in your favorite pan.
Fun Fact
Did you know that twelve people work on your pans before they reach your kitchen?
Learn More about our different cookware collections, and explore which one is right for you.
I hope you can tell me what is the truth. The question is :
How many LAYERS (metal- stainless steel and aluminum ) the stainless steel nonstick 10 inc fry pay are made?. Is 2 metal layers and 1 PFOA ,or is 3 metal layers and 1 PFOA ?
I saw some pictures with stainless steel exterior, aluminum interior ,and PFOA cover the aluminum .You and everywhere call it 3d ,but in my opinion is not 3d, because have only 2 layers not 3 ,i talk about metal layers .
The 3D refer for 3 metal layers bonded together right? Stainless steel exterior,aluminum core ,and stainless steel interior cover with PFOA right? This is a 3D nonstick ,I think.
Ok let me know if you can what is the reality .
I really appreciated if you can give me an answer .Thank you.
Thank you for your question. The All-Clad D3 Stainless Nonstick 10 Inch Fry Pan includes All-Clad's classic tri-ply construction with additional layers of a PFOA-free nonstick coating. This fry pan consists of a responsive aluminum core bonded together with 2 layers of durable stainless steel for maximum durability and fast, even heating. There are also 3 layers of PFOA-free nonstick coating to ensure effortless release and clean-up.
For more information about this product, please see the link here: https://www.all-clad.com/d3-stainless-3-ply-bonded-cookware-nonstick-fry-pan-10-inch.html
We hope this helps!
We are thrilled to hear that you are enjoying your All-Clad Cookware! Your kind words mean a lot to us. Our cookware is designed to last a lifetime, and we truly mean that. We hope that both you and your wife continue to enjoy your All-Clad Cookware for many more years to come!