The obvious specs are what most buyers looking at die casting aluminum square pots focus on: size, brand of coating, and if the bottom is induction friendly. They matter, but that is not where the orders go wrong. The problems that occur after delivery are usually related to 3 less obvious points: how the handles are attached, how the pots behave in an oven and what the coating brand actually guaranties.
Oven Functions and Handle Attachment
The product line offers either long bakelite handles or silicon holders, and this choice has practical consequences beyond looks. The Bakelite handles are stiff but comfortable to use on the stovetop, but not designed for oven use. The factory says that the two ear square pot can be used for baking cake in an oven under 230°C but the silicon holder should be removed first. Buyers who intend to market these die casting aluminum square pots for oven-to-table use should check with the supplier for the handle configuration that is safe for the temperatures their customers will actually use. What works well on a gas burner may not survive a 230°C oven, and it's not always mentioned on the product page what the difference is.
What the Coating Brand Really Includes
WHITFORD and ILAG coatings are the factory's products and are well-known names in the non-stick cookware market. But a name doesn't equal performance. The coating durability depends not only on the material supplier but also on the application process (surface preparation, number of layers and cure). For aluminum square pots die cast, buyers should ask about the number of coating layers and if the surface is blasted or etched before coating. In general a three coat system on a properly prepared surface will last longer than a single coat of spray even if both are of the same brand of coating.
Order planning and delivery terms
FOB Ningbo or Shanghai delivery. Lead time 45-60 days after deposit. For buyers who need to plan promotional or seasonal programs, this window is long enough that a late specification change or a delayed deposit could push delivery beyond the selling season. In practice, the final handle configuration, coating type and size mix should be established before deposit payment rather than as details to be adjusted during production. You definitely need to do a sample evaluation before ordering in bulk . You can not determine coating adhesion or fit of the handle from a spec sheet .
