Whether it is a family gathering on weekends or camping with friends, barbecue can always make people find relaxation and fun in the smoke. And to make this fun continue, a sturdy and beautiful grill is essential. In recent years, more and more people choose to use corten steel bbq grills. Why is this? This article will reveal the answer for you from five aspects.
What Is a Corten Steel BBQ Grill?
A corten steel grill is a high-performance barbecue equipment designed for outdoor use, using weathering steel as the main structural material. This grill is not only functional and practical, but also has extremely high ornamental value and design aesthetics.
Weathering (corten) steel, also known as atmospheric corrosion-resistant steel, is a low-alloy steel. By adding copper, chromium, nickel and other elements to the steel, a dense and stable oxide rust layer is naturally formed on its surface during use. This rust layer can effectively block the erosion of air and moisture to the inside of the steel, thereby achieving long-term corrosion protection, and is suitable for outdoor environments under various climatic conditions.
Weathering steel does not require additional anti-rust treatment, and its appearance will also show a unique reddish-brown texture over time, forming a visual effect that combines industrial style with natural beauty.
The 4 Components Of The Corten Steel Grill (Mainly):
✅ Furnace Body:
The furnace body is the main part of the entire grill, made of high-quality weathering steel, with excellent high temperature resistance, oxidation resistance, and corrosion resistance. It will not deform during high-temperature combustion and long-term use, and there is no need to worry about rust. Its surface presents a unique rust color over time.
✅ Baking Tray:
The baking tray is the part that directly contacts the food, and is usually made of carbon steel with good thermal conductivity. Carbon steel baking trays can heat up quickly and transfer heat evenly, making the food more evenly heated, and at the same time have good wear resistance and cleaning performance.
✅ Grill:
The grill is also made of carbon steel, with legs and mesh, and can be placed in the middle of the grill and directly contact the open flame.
✅ Fuel Space:
Our grill mainly uses wood as the heat source, so a special wood stacking area is reserved in the furnace body. The burning of firewood can bring a strong smoky aroma, enhance the barbecue flavor, and also conform to the concept of environmental protection. The wood burning structure is reasonably designed, and the air intake ventilation system is scientific, so that the firewood burns more fully and improves thermal efficiency.
✅ Others:
The barbecue in corten is equipped with some additional accessories: shovel, steel oil pot, etc.
Various Models Are Designed From HNJBL
Our corten steel grills have a variety of specifications and appearance designs to meet the needs of different users and different usage environments.
🔥 Rectangular Corten Steel Bbq Grill:
The rectangular structure design is suitable for multiple people to operate at the same time. The grill area is large, which can accommodate more ingredients, and the fuel compartment is spacious, which is convenient for adding firewood and ventilation. In addition, there is more space for placing ingredients and tools.
🔥 Square Corten Steel BBQ Grill:
The square shape is simple and compact, and it occupies a small area. It is easy to carry, suitable for two people or small gatherings, with a reasonable structure and complete functions.
🔥 Plug-In Assembly BBQ Grill:
The plug-in structure can be quickly assembled and disassembled, convenient for transportation and storage, and suitable for camping, exhibitions, and temporary outdoor activities. Users can freely combine modules according to their needs, such as adding table boards, windshields or lockers, etc., which is extremely flexible.
Why More And More People Choose Corten Steel Grills?
Corten steel grills not only look unique, but the material itself is also outstanding. Here are five advantages:
1. Weathering steel is superior in material and has strong corrosion resistance
Weathering steel automatically generates a layer of “protective rust layer” in the air, does not require painting, does not require frequent maintenance, and has strong durability.
In outdoor environments, grills are exposed to wind, sun and humid climates for a long time. The high corrosion resistance of weathering steel makes its lifespan much longer than other materials, truly realizing “buy one, use it for ten years”.
2. Unique appearance aesthetics
Weathering steel is a “breathing steel”. Over time, its surface rust layer continues to evolve, and each grill has a unique appearance, like a work of art.
3. Strong and stable structure
High-strength design: Weathering steel itself has high mechanical strength, which is suitable for making large barbecue equipment with complex structures, ensuring stability and reliability under high temperature and weight load.
Not easy to deform: Weathering steel is not easy to deform during high-temperature barbecue, which ensures safety and structural life.
4. Low maintenance cost, easy to use
No need for frequent maintenance: Ordinary barbecue grills require regular cleaning, rust removal, and painting maintenance, while weathering steel only needs to regularly remove surface dust and grease.
Save long-term use costs: Although the initial investment is slightly higher, due to its corrosion resistance and long structural life, it almost does not require maintenance in the later stage, which is more economical than cheap barbecue grills.
Easy to clean: The dense rust layer on the surface of weathering steel is not easy to adhere to oil stains, and it can be easily scrubbed even if it is stuck with food residues.
5. Environmentally friendly and sustainable
Green and environmentally friendly: Weathering steel does not need to be painted or coated to achieve anti-corrosion purposes, reducing the use of harmful chemicals and conforming to environmental protection trends.
Recyclable and reusable: Weathering steel is a high-value metal material that can be 100% recycled, in line with the development concept of circular economy.
Maintenance And Care:
Although weathering steel has natural corrosion resistance, scientific maintenance methods can further extend the life of the grill:
- Regularly clean the ashes in the furnace, maintain good ventilation, and avoid carbon accumulation.
- Clean the grill pan after burning and apply a thin layer of cooking oil to prevent rust.
- The grill is equipped with a custom cover, which can cover the grill pan when not in use.
- When not in use, it can be covered with a dust cover to delay rust and color change.
- Regularly check whether the bolts, connectors, etc. are firm to avoid loose structure.
Corten steel bbq grills are not only a barbecue equipment, but also a symbol of a lifestyle. It perfectly combines aesthetics, practicality and sustainable concepts to meet people’s higher pursuit of quality life. If you are planning to buy an outdoor grill, you might consider weathering steel.