Bakelite handle Manufacturer in China
A Bakelite kitchen handle is a compact phenolic grip rated 160–180°C continuous with special modified grades reaching 200–220°C. It mounts on a 304/201 stainless steel or electroplated iron bracket. The short body suits milk pots, butter melters, and 12–18 cm saucepans. A long handle would overbalance those pans. The black phenolic grip carries a molded thumb rest and a hanging hole at the end. The bracket takes a dual-rivet or screw-down fixing.
What is a Bakelite kitchen handle?
It is a two-part handle: a molded phenolic grip and a stamped metal bracket. The grip is a thermoset, chosen for heat and chemical resistance. The bracket is 304/201 stainless steel or electroplated iron. Two rivets make a permanent joint, and a screw-down plate makes a serviceable one. A wide hanging hole at the end lets the pan hang on a rack. Phenolic also insulates electrically, which suits electric mini-cookers.
How does it handle heat and load?
The grip is rated 160–180°C continuous with special modified grades reaching 200–220°C. The assembled handle carries a 180°C continuous listing. Phenolic blocks heat transfer from the pan body, so the grip stays cooler than the bracket. Load runs through the bracket into the pot wall, and the rivet spacing sets how that load spreads. Low grip weight keeps a small pan balanced when it is empty, which matters on a 12 cm saucepan.
Technical specifications
The grip is rated 160–180°C continuous on a 304/201 stainless steel bracket; other figures are listed below.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Material | Phenolic resin grip, black |
| Bracket | 304/201 stainless steel or electroplated iron |
| Mounting | Dual-rivet or screw-down |
| Heat, grip | 160–180°C continuous, 200–220°C for special modified grades |
| Heat, assembly | 180°C continuous listed for the assembled handle |
| Finish | Matte or glossy |
| Size line | 12–18 cm saucepans, milk pots, butter melters |
| Grip details | Molded thumb rest, hanging hole |
| MOQ | 2,000 pcs |
| Lead time | 20–25 days for a full 20GP container quantity |
| Test standard | EN 12983-1:2023 handle attachment checks |
| Application | Small pots, saucepans, electric mini-cookers |
Which mounting and finish options are available?
The bracket decides the mounting. Two rivets make a permanent joint for a pot that will not be serviced. A screw-down plate lets a buyer replace the handle later. Grip finish is matte or glossy, and both are molded surfaces rather than a loose cover. Stainless steel suits corrosion resistance, and electroplated iron suits a high-luster bracket.
- Dual-rivet fixing for a permanent bracket joint.
- Screw-down plate for a handle that can be replaced.
- 304/201 stainless steel bracket for corrosion resistance.
- Electroplated iron bracket for a high-luster finish.
- Matte or glossy grip surface.
- Hanging hole at the end for rack storage.
How is it made and inspected?
Brackets are stamped, and grips are molded on 20+ moulding machines that run 70,000 pcs/day. Rivets are set or the screw plate is fitted, then the assembly is checked for square fit and hole alignment. A lot sample is checked against the drawing. Attachment checks follow EN 12983-1:2023 before packing.
- Stamp the bracket from stainless steel or iron sheet.
- Mold the phenolic grip to the handle drawing.
- Fit the grip to the bracket and set the rivets or screw plate.
- Check square fit, hole alignment, and finish.
- Run the attachment check on the lot sample.
- Pack to the carton count.
Frequently asked questions
Four answers cover fit, mounting, and supply for this kitchen handle.
Which pans does this handle suit?
It suits milk pots, butter melters, and 12–18 cm saucepan lines. The compact body keeps the pan balanced when it is empty.
Does it fit a pot of any diameter?
The bracket mounts on pots and saucepans of any diameter when the stud pattern matches the drawing.
How is the handle mounted?
A dual-rivet joint or a screw-down plate. Both use the same grip and the same bracket outline.
What is the minimum order?
Orders start at 2,000 pcs. A full 20GP container quantity runs 20–25 days.
Key takeaways
- The phenolic grip is rated 160–180°C continuous with special modified grades reaching 200–220°C.
- The bracket is 304/201 stainless steel or electroplated iron, with a dual-rivet or screw-down fixing.
- MOQ is 2,000 pcs, with 20–25 days for a full 20GP container quantity.
Ordering and delivery
The MOQ is 2,000 pcs, and a full 20GP container quantity runs 20–25 days. Send the pot diameter, bracket type, and rivet spacing, and a sample is submitted for approval before the run. Bulk and retail-ready packing are both available.
Request a sample at sales@bshouseware.com.
