Crestware
Crestware PAN4H 9 in 4.5 qt Aluminum Sauce Pan with Cool Grip
A 4.5 qt aluminum sauce pan with a riveted silicone cool grip handle and NSF certification
- NSF certified for commercial kitchen compliance
- Cool-grip silicone handle stays comfortable during extended cooking
- 5 mm aluminum gauge distributes heat evenly across base
- 5 qt capacity handles large batches of sauces and soups
- Riveted handle construction provides secure attachment for heavy loads
Professional Kitchen Sauce Pan
The Crestware PAN4H is a 4.5 qt aluminum sauce pan built for commercial kitchens and serious home cooks who need reliable heat distribution. Its straight body style and riveted silicone cool grip handle provide secure handling during prep and service. NSF certification confirms it meets strict public health standards for food contact surfaces.
Thermal Behaviour In Daily Use
The 2.5 mm gauge aluminum body spreads heat evenly across the base and sidewalls, reducing hot spots when simmering sauces or boiling liquids. Aluminum construction keeps the pan lightweight for frequent lifting, while the silicone handle stays cool during normal stovetop tasks. No non-stick coating means the surface tolerates metal utensils and high heat without degradation.
Sustained Load Performance
Under continuous professional service the riveted handle joint resists loosening better than welded alternatives, and the bare aluminum interior withstands repeated thermal cycling without coating failure. The pan is not oven safe and is not dishwasher safe, so cleaning requires hand washing between shifts. No cover is included, so operators must supply their own lid for extended simmering.
Highlights
- NSF certified for commercial kitchen compliance
- Cool-grip silicone handle stays comfortable during extended cooking
- 5 mm aluminum gauge distributes heat evenly across base
- 5 qt capacity handles large batches of sauces and soups
- Riveted handle construction provides secure attachment for heavy loads
Specifications
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Questions about this item
How is the silicone cool grip handle attached and what step do installers sometimes miss?
The handle is riveted to the pan body; the step sometimes missed is confirming every rivet sits flush before first use.
What part will need replacement after repeated commercial cycles?
The silicone cool grip handle degrades with heat and dishwasher exposure and will need replacing before the aluminum body.
At what point does the 2.5 mm aluminum gauge show its limit during sustained high heat?
The 2.5 mm gauge distributes heat evenly but will warp first under continuous high-heat service without liquid.
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