Iron sole: pros and cons of various coatings, manufacturers finding, allowing to improve the characteristics of the sole
Sole is perhaps one of the most important parts of the iron. It is from her that the quality and ease of ironing are largely dependent. We present to your attention the most interesting finds of manufacturing companies that allow you to improve the characteristics of the sole- improve the slip, increase strength, resistance to scratches, thermal conductivity, add non-stick properties.
Despite the apparent strength, the sole of the electric iron is quite vulnerable to all kinds of damage. Light scratches on it can negatively affect the quality of further ironing. After all, even in the smallest depressions, dust falls, which means that the slide will not be so easy. High-quality sole should be as safe as possible for all tissues, including the most delicate (not to damage them, not to leave the pluraling gloss), durable, as well as protected from the appearance of scratches and chips, because when we stroke things, sometimes we get on zipper or buttons . Well, of course, important requirements, the ability to evenly carry out heat, quickly heat and quickly cool. The most famous materials for the manufacture of soles - aluminum and stainless steel. But recently ceramics began to use more popular due to its strength and ease of slip. In addition, a set of non-stick coating appeared. Manufacturers experiment and create their patented coatings, applying innovative technologies, and try to maximize the characteristics of the sole of the iron. But until they managed to invent perfect soles. As a rule, manufacturers do focus on some one property, such as strength, while, say, the ease of ironing remains standard. However, experiments with soles are not stopped.
Properties of soles
Material
pros
Minuses
Aluminum
1. The cheapest
2. Held warm well
1. Easy to scratch and deform
High-alloyed stainless steel
1. Furious
2. Stable to scratches
1. Big Mass
2. Heats up and cools
Ceramics
1. Easy slip
2. Stable to scratches
1. At strikes, chips may appear
Multilayer Pie
GC4641 (Philips) to achieve effective ironing and the strength of the task of PHILIPS (Netherlands) in front of the development of the STEAM GLIDE multilayer sole. Each layer plays a certain role, provides strength, resistance to scratches, prevents contamination of the sole or guarantees the ease of sliding. The holes for a pair of different sizes also perform two functions: large allow a couple better to penetrate the tissue and effectively smooth out any folds, and small improves gliding. The most intense passage of steam vapor.
Air ironing
FV9350 (Tefal) An interesting feature of the metal-ceramic sole Ultragliss Turbo (Tefal, France) is longitudinal, slightly convex white lines and influx. They create an airbag effect, providing a super light gliding along the fabric. Two-layer coating was used, the outer layer of which is enriched with a quartz micropowder, which significantly improves the material resistance to scratches. Holes for steam on the sole of different diameter: large moisturizes fabric, and micro-ripens contribute to its uniform distribution.
Traveler satellite
St 60 (Kenwood) Even to the creation of the sole of a small road iron engineers are suitable with all seriousness. The Latitude sole (Kenwood, United Kingdom) with a non-stick coating and a groove for buttons will perfectly cope with its responsibilities even in complex "field" conditions. In addition, for greater preservation and scratch protection, a special silicone case is offered, in which the sole resistant will take the most extreme journey. For the ejection of the steam there are only five holes, so you should not count on intensive moisturizing.
Tensile strength
Si 18896 (Braun) Pay attention to the Saphir sole (Braun, Germany). It is made of high-alloyed stainless steel and polished by sapphire powder, which provides lighter gliding iron. The sole is so strong that it will not be damaged, even if you spend it on zipper on jeans. Installing a special removable tie tile protector instantly reduces the temperature of the ion sole temperature. It protects thin and delicate fabrics.
Water dust
DZ 9130 (Rowenta) Sole of the MicroSteam stainless steel coated with Platinium coating (Rowenta, Germany) has a record number of microcels - 434. This contributes to the most uniform distribution of the steam on the surface and allows it to penetrate the fibers in order to better moisten the material. Micro-oxide creates the effect of water dust on the fabric, reducing the risk of drop formation. Willocopold coating reduces the likelihood of scratches.
All sides of the world
TDA 4620 (Bosch) when ironing on clothes is formed ripples from small folds? This will help you avoid the ceramic sole of Palladium-Glissee MultiDirectional (Bosch, Germany). It makes it possible to iron equally well in all directions, and you can not worry that those most folds will appear on things. The sole is distinguished by the fact that the back side is not straightforward, but it is pointed by the front. An even more narrowed part will make it easy to smooth out the cuffs, IT pockets.
