Tri-Ply Stainless Steel Milk Pot

Manufactured with a bonded tri-ply construction — 304 stainless steel interior, thermally conductive mid-layer, and 430 stainless steel exterior — this milk pot delivers even heat distribution for heating milk, sauces, and small-batch preparations. CharmsCook (est. 1989, Chaozhou, Guangdong) has supplied this construction to wholesale buyers and OEM brands across Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia for over three decades.

Product Specifications

This tri-ply milk pot ships in two rim diameter options and is compatible with all cooktop types, including induction.

Material & Construction

The tri-ply structure bonds three metallic layers into a single clad wall, combining the thermal conductivity and mechanical properties of each layer.

Interior — 304 Stainless Steel (18/8)
The food-contact surface uses 304-grade austenitic stainless steel containing approximately 18% chromium and 8% nickel. This composition provides corrosion resistance against acidic and alkaline food contact, repeated thermal cycling, and common commercial cleaning agents. Grade 304 SS is non-reactive with dairy products and meets FDA and LFGB food-contact compliance standards for cookware.

Exterior — 430 Stainless Steel
The outer shell uses 430-grade ferritic stainless steel (16–18% Cr, minimal Ni content). The ferritic microstructure is magnetically responsive, enabling compatibility with induction cooktops in addition to gas, electric, and ceramic. The 430 exterior also provides structural stiffness and a mirror-polishable surface. The tri-ply design keeps 430 as the outer-only shell layer, with the food-contact surface remaining 304 throughout.

Lid and Handle — 201 Stainless Steel
The lid frame, lid knob, and handle use 201-grade austenitic stainless steel (16–18% Cr, 3.5–5.5% Ni). Grade 201 is an accepted industry-standard material for non-food-contact cookware components such as handles, knobs, and lid rims, offering adequate corrosion resistance for kitchen environments at a lower nickel content than 304.

Glass Lid
The lid features a transparent glass panel with a 201 SS rim and lift knob, allowing visual monitoring of heating contents without removing the lid.

OEM & Custom Manufacturing

CharmsCook supports full OEM and ODM programs for this milk pot, from small private-label runs to high-volume wholesale orders.

Customization Options:

• Logo: Laser engraving, etching, or embossing on pot body or handle
• Dimensions: Custom rim diameter and height upon tooling review
• Surface Finish: Mirror, brushed (satin), or matte
• Lid Style: Glass lid (standard), full stainless steel lid, or vented lid
• Handle Design: Fixed riveted or removable; silicone heat sleeve available
• Packaging: Neutral export carton, retail color box, or private-label packaging

Order Parameters:

Procurement teams sourcing OEM cookware for European or North American markets can request full certification documentation — including FDA compliance letter and LFGB third-party test report — as part of the pre-order sample package.

Applications

This tri-ply milk pot is supplied across commercial and retail buyer channels.

• Commercial Kitchens: Sauce preparation, milk heating, and small-batch reductions in restaurant and hotel kitchen lines.
• Hotels & Catering: Consistent, controlled heating on induction stations for breakfast service and banquet preparation.
• Retail Brands: Importers expanding kitchenware collections can apply private-label packaging and logo engraving for shelf-ready products.
• Amazon & E-commerce Sellers: Compact 1.6 L size and mirror finish are visually suitable for online retail listings; neutral finish supports white-label resale.
• Foodservice Distributors: Available in bulk carton quantities for distribution to catering supply networks.
• Culinary Schools: Compact individual-station size appropriate for professional training kitchen setups.