I need a warp-less half sheet pan - Page 2

Yup, that's the one I posted about above...
 

 

If you use a pan that is rolled around the outside edge wire it will not buckle

I've used them a lot in the 400°F-450°F range as well. I've never had a warping problem
 

 

Glad it finally worked out for you. Nothing as satisfying as the successful conclusion of a quest.

 

So, maybe I've just been lucky? I have Vollrath half sheets, and Nordicware quarter sheets, and, at temps up to 500F, have never had one warp. None of mine came with snap-on lids, though. Sounds like a valuable feature.

 

A couple of comments regarding issues raised in this thread.

 

Rolled or wire edges certainly contribute to warplessness. Basically, they stiffen the pan and give it backbone. Gauge is important, yes. But I think the rolled edges are equally so.

 

Quarter sheets are probably the next best thing to useless in a commercial kitchen. But at home I find them incredibly useful, for all sorts of tasks. I use them as prep platters, cook in them, carry foods back and forth from the kitchen to the outside grill, drain fried foods on them (when fitted with a rack) etc. I've got a half dozen of them now, and will likely increase that number. They're also a whole lot less cumbersome to wash in a home sink than the larger models.

 

Despite what somebody said, full sheets will not fit in all home ovens. They'll work fine in a 36", but will not fit in a 30" stove. The latter being far more common, it's why half-sheets make the most sense.

 

 

with the galvanized steel reinforcement around the rims

 

"Galvanized?" Surely not?

do you guys want to go to the private chat kitchen

 

While I look up the term stickage.

I know you specifically requested Chef Pete. I was just reading up and the stickyness comes from the amount of sugar in the smear. You will probably want to use a collar. Just kidding

no reading, I'm sure he will guide you. oh no paper

Panini's advice will be of far more value than mine when it comes to the "sweet side" My experience is strictly with savory concoctions, oh, and the occasional tart or puff pastry.

I have found that Commercial Grade pans may warp but it is typically short term.

They typically pop back into line when they cool.

Of course with time, they just don't pop back to the same degree and just have to be replaced.

I know they also make Stainless pans-Much heavier and Stainless is a Very poor conductor of heat, but they certainly do resist warping.

Guess it comes down to a trade-off-Rapid even heating but tends to temporairily warp in extreme heat, or no warping, but heavy, slow to heat and slow to cool.

Yes it is me again....Most Residential ovens are an overall width of 30"

The oven cavity itself is 20x20 (typically)

The usable space within that cavity is 18x18"

a 1/2 size sheet pan is 13x18"  (or you could just measure you oven interior and remove all doubt) :)

I have purchased many commercial sheet pans over the years...

No comparison between residential and commercial.

Commercial will have a rolled edge which gives the pan more strength and reduces the short-term warp tendency.

I saw some On line last week for about $4.50 a piece.....I'll see if I can remember where I was...

I believe you mentioned before that this pan is aluminum. This pan will react with some food, mostly stuff that is more acidic. I wouldn't worry about it. It's got some character now, and should not pose a threat to yourself or the food. Although scientists are claiming that this type of reaction is safe to eat, it will bring some uninvited flavors and colors to the party. Continue with the parchment and you'll be fine... or continue your saga and find the perfect stainless sheet tray.

All of my aluminum pans eventually do that.  It is no big deal and it's not worth scrubbing to try and keep it shiny. 

Sorry....didn't read through the whole thread.  Lincoln was bought by Vollrath, so they're now one and the same.  Another possibility is USA pan, aluminized steel, about the same price as the Lincoln.  Either one will run you close to $30.  If that's too much, just get one with some weight to it, and look for a turned lip with a steel bead....will impede warping at a lower price.