Vollrath 434312 3-3/4 Quart Tapered Sauce Pan Aluminum with Riveted Handle

Vollrath  |  MFG #: 434312  |  Item #: 257461  |  UPC #: 0029419789924
$40.21 $73.10
  • Constructed from 11 gauge aluminum alloy for durability
  • Supports high-volume sauce preparation and reduction
  • Natural finish ensures even heat distribution
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The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan is a professional-grade culinary vessel designed for precise sauce preparation and cooking in commercial kitchen environments. Constructed from 11 gauge aluminum alloy, this taper-style sauce pan offers exceptional heat conduction and durability suitable for high-volume foodservice applications. With a 3-3/4 quart capacity and a depth of 4-1/2 inches, it features an 8-3/4-inch top diameter and a 7-1/8-inch bottom diameter, making it ideal for batch cooking, reduction, and sauce emulsification. The natural finish promotes even heat distribution, while the riveted Cool Handle® ensures safe handling during frequent use. Certified by NSF and made in the USA, this utensil provides a reliable foundation for professional food preparation demanding rigorous performance and longevity.

This tapered sauce pan excels in commercial foodservice settings with its durable aluminum alloy construction, ergonomic riveted handle, and precise capacity for sauce, gravy, or liquid reduction tasks. Its robust build supports high-temperature applications, while the tapered shape facilitates easier stirring and pouring. Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, it suits busy kitchen workflows that demand reliability. Its NSF approval confirms compliance with sanitation standards, making it suitable for professional environments. The pan’s typical use involves consistent heat transfer and durability under intensive use.

Ideal for batch sauce preparation, reduction, and emulsification in commercial kitchens requiring durable, NSF-listed equipment.

The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan features a high-quality 11 gauge aluminum alloy construction, delivering excellent thermal conductivity for consistent cooking. It weighs approximately 2.28 lbs and measures 8-3/4" in diameter at the top and 7-1/8" at the bottom, with a height of 4-1/2". Its natural aluminum finish withstands professional use while facilitating even heat distribution. The pan is designed for compatibility with commercial ranges, supporting high-temperature operations and straightforward cleaning routines. Its NSF certification confirms adherence to sanitation standards, making it apt for intensive foodservice environments. The pan operates effectively in kitchens with standard drainage and airflow, with its riveted handle providing durability and safety during use. No electrical requirements are necessary, and it is made entirely in the USA to ensure quality control. Additional factors such as its suitability for high-heat cooking and ease of maintenance make it a versatile component of any commercial cookware suite.

Proper ventilation: Ensure adequate airflow for even heat distribution during cooking

Drainage setup: Use with standard kitchen drainage systems for easy cleanup

Cleaning protocol: Dishwasher-safe aluminum alloy supports routine sanitation

Workload compatibility: Designed for high-volume sauces, gravies, and liquid reductions

Equipment integration: Compatible with standard commercial ranges and heavy-duty cooktops

A commercial sauce pan is a high-capacity cooking vessel designed for professional kitchens, typically constructed from durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel. Used for precise preparation, reduction, and emulsification of sauces, these pans often feature ergonomic handles and heat-conductive surfaces suited for high-volume foodservice operations. The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan exemplifies this category with its 3-3/4 quart capacity, 11 gauge aluminum construction, and NSF certification. It is commonly installed in restaurant kitchens, food prep stations, and catering environments, where durability, safety, and efficient heat transfer are critical for consistent culinary results—particularly in mid-volume restaurant service and institutional settings.

Built with robust aluminum alloy, the Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan offers precise heat transfer, making it suitable for moderate throughput kitchens. Its durable construction and ergonomic design support efficient workflow in commercial cooking environments such as institutional cafeterias and restaurant prep stations. Designed for medium-volume sauce production, it ensures reliable performance and endures demanding daily use, making it a preferred choice for professional culinary applications.

Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan distinguishes itself through its heavy-duty 11 gauge aluminum alloy, providing superior heat conduction and longevity. Its tapered design enhances pouring precision, while the riveted Cool Handle® ensures safety during high-temperature operations. Engineered for commercial kitchens, its NSF approval and made-in-USA quality support demanding sanitation standards and consistent performance. Unlike lightweight or less durable models, this sauce pan combines strength, temperature control, and ergonomic safety for professional culinary workflows.

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The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan is a professional-grade culinary vessel designed for precise sauce preparation and cooking in commercial kitchen environments. Constructed from 11 gauge aluminum alloy, this taper-style sauce pan offers exceptional heat conduction and durability suitable for high-volume foodservice applications. With a 3-3/4 quart capacity and a depth of 4-1/2 inches, it features an 8-3/4-inch top diameter and a 7-1/8-inch bottom diameter, making it ideal for batch cooking, reduction, and sauce emulsification. The natural finish promotes even heat distribution, while the riveted Cool Handle® ensures safe handling during frequent use. Certified by NSF and made in the USA, this utensil provides a reliable foundation for professional food preparation demanding rigorous performance and longevity.

Top Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Features

This tapered sauce pan excels in commercial foodservice settings with its durable aluminum alloy construction, ergonomic riveted handle, and precise capacity for sauce, gravy, or liquid reduction tasks. Its robust build supports high-temperature applications, while the tapered shape facilitates easier stirring and pouring. Designed for easy cleaning and maintenance, it suits busy kitchen workflows that demand reliability. Its NSF approval confirms compliance with sanitation standards, making it suitable for professional environments. The pan’s typical use involves consistent heat transfer and durability under intensive use.

  • Material: Made from 11 gauge aluminum alloy for even heat conduction and durability
  • Capacity & Dimensions: 3-3/4 quart capacity, 4-1/2" deep, with 8-3/4" top diameter
  • Handle Design: Riveted Cool Handle® for safe, ergonomic handling
  • Maintenance & Cleaning: Easy to clean, dishwasher safe, suitable for high-temperature washing
  • Application Fit: Suitable for high-volume sauce making, reduction, and liquid blending workflows

Ideal for batch sauce preparation, reduction, and emulsification in commercial kitchens requiring durable, NSF-listed equipment.

434312 Technical Specs

The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan features a high-quality 11 gauge aluminum alloy construction, delivering excellent thermal conductivity for consistent cooking. It weighs approximately 2.28 lbs and measures 8-3/4" in diameter at the top and 7-1/8" at the bottom, with a height of 4-1/2". Its natural aluminum finish withstands professional use while facilitating even heat distribution. The pan is designed for compatibility with commercial ranges, supporting high-temperature operations and straightforward cleaning routines. Its NSF certification confirms adherence to sanitation standards, making it apt for intensive foodservice environments. The pan operates effectively in kitchens with standard drainage and airflow, with its riveted handle providing durability and safety during use. No electrical requirements are necessary, and it is made entirely in the USA to ensure quality control. Additional factors such as its suitability for high-heat cooking and ease of maintenance make it a versatile component of any commercial cookware suite.

  • Capacity: 3-3/4 quart volume for sauce prep and reduction tasks
  • Material: 11 gauge aluminum alloy for durability and heat transfer
  • Dimensions: 8-3/4" top diameter x 4-1/2" deep, bottom dia. 7-1/8"
  • Handle: Riveted, Cool Handle® design for safety and longevity
  • Operating Range: Suitable for standard high-temperature commercial cooking
  • Construction & Finish: Natural aluminum alloy with NSF approval, made in the USA

Proper ventilation: Ensure adequate airflow for even heat distribution during cooking

Drainage setup: Use with standard kitchen drainage systems for easy cleanup

Cleaning protocol: Dishwasher-safe aluminum alloy supports routine sanitation

Workload compatibility: Designed for high-volume sauces, gravies, and liquid reductions

Equipment integration: Compatible with standard commercial ranges and heavy-duty cooktops

What is a commercial sauce pan?

A commercial sauce pan is a high-capacity cooking vessel designed for professional kitchens, typically constructed from durable materials such as aluminum or stainless steel. Used for precise preparation, reduction, and emulsification of sauces, these pans often feature ergonomic handles and heat-conductive surfaces suited for high-volume foodservice operations. The Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan exemplifies this category with its 3-3/4 quart capacity, 11 gauge aluminum construction, and NSF certification. It is commonly installed in restaurant kitchens, food prep stations, and catering environments, where durability, safety, and efficient heat transfer are critical for consistent culinary results—particularly in mid-volume restaurant service and institutional settings.

Top Commercial Sauce Pans for Foodservice Operations

Built with robust aluminum alloy, the Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan offers precise heat transfer, making it suitable for moderate throughput kitchens. Its durable construction and ergonomic design support efficient workflow in commercial cooking environments such as institutional cafeterias and restaurant prep stations. Designed for medium-volume sauce production, it ensures reliable performance and endures demanding daily use, making it a preferred choice for professional culinary applications.

  • Operation Type — suitable for busy restaurant kitchens
  • Kitchen Setting — ideal for establishments with moderate throughput
  • Foodservice Category — optimized for sauce prep and liquid reduction
  • Workload Qualification — supports continuous high-temperature cooking
  • Use Case — efficient sauce making in commercial food prep areas

Why Choose Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever®?

Vollrath 434312 Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan distinguishes itself through its heavy-duty 11 gauge aluminum alloy, providing superior heat conduction and longevity. Its tapered design enhances pouring precision, while the riveted Cool Handle® ensures safety during high-temperature operations. Engineered for commercial kitchens, its NSF approval and made-in-USA quality support demanding sanitation standards and consistent performance. Unlike lightweight or less durable models, this sauce pan combines strength, temperature control, and ergonomic safety for professional culinary workflows.

  • Self-contained aluminum design for even heat distribution
  • Heavy-gauge construction supports high-volume sauce preparation
  • Durable riveted handle for long-term safety and reliability
  • Made in the USA with NSF certification for sanitation compliance
  • Designed for precise pouring and excellent heat retention

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Vollrath 434312 3-3/4 Quart Tapered Sauce Pan Aluminum with Riveted Handle

$40.21 $73.10

Vollrath, 434312, Wear-Ever® Tapered Sauce Pan, 3-3/4 quart, 4-1/2" deep, 8-3/4" top dia., 7-1/8" bottom dia., 11 gauge aluminum alloy, natural finish, Cool Handle® with EverTite® riveting, NSF, Made in USA