Among the parameters and characteristics of irons, which are taken into account when choosing before purchase, the type of their sole takes the predominant place. Currently, there are several advanced technologies proposed and introduced into production by engineers of the largest manufacturers of equipment. This article is about the sole of the Saphir iron used in the latest Braun ironing machines.
What is it made of?
The sole of the Sahpir iron is made from an alloy of several metals alloyed by a special technique. The exact composition of Braun is carefully kept secret, but it is known that the basis of this alloy is chromium, nickel, zinc and aluminum. The working surface is covered with the thinnest coating giving the sole unique properties.
Heating elements are built directly into the sole body and represent a single whole with it.
During the development of Saphir, every little thing was thought out. Even the steam supply openings are arranged so that the steam is distributed as evenly as possible over the entire surface and, accordingly, of the fabric. This is achieved by cutting additional guide grooves.
Saphir Properties
The unique technology used in the production of irons with Saphir gives the sole the following important properties:
- incredible strength, many times superior to steel;
- resistance to corrosion and mechanical stress: even if someone comes to mind rubbing the sole with an iron brush, it will still remain in its original form without losing its polished surface;
- high thermal conductivity, allowing to transfer the temperature of the heating elements with virtually no loss;
- low weight, giving comfort when ironing, especially noticeable with large volumes of work.
In addition, the special coating is easy to slip on any fabric.
Additional benefits
It is no secret that temperature changes are detrimental to all metals, destroying them. Braun declares that the material from which the soles of Saphir irons are made does not lose its original characteristics even after 10 thousand heating cycles to a maximum operating temperature, followed by rapid cooling. At the same time, as emphasized in Braun, in such tests they additionally create an aggressive environment with high humidity.
Thus, all users of Brown irons with a Sapphire sole can be sure of the long and trouble-free operation of their ironing devices, which even after a few years will look like new. In this case, ironing will be as easy and efficient as before.
