Sheet Pan Grippers

[Shel_B]

Sometimes it's helpful to have a handle or gripper to move or remove the pan from the oven. I've been using a set of groove joint pliers for this task.

 

They are somewhat suited to the task, but sometimes their grip and stability are poor.  A friend made me aware of the existance of pan grippers.

          

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The shape of the head is designed to grip the rim of sheet pans and the like in a more secure manner than pliers. At least that's the intent. Has anyone used these things? Do they work as advertised?

 

[Duvel]

They work as well aa any pipe wrench; stability depends on the compatibility of the “head” to whatever geometry your pan rim has. Scratches on your pan are to be expected (seasoning/coating will suffer). Better use towels instead: far better grip and multipurpose …

[Maison Rustique]

I have that one on the bottom right. I think I used it once when I first got it but then forgot about it until now. That said, life has been pretty chaotic since then so I haven't really been baking a lot of things.

[liuzhou]

Those are ubiquitous here. Not for sheet pans but for lifting steam pans from steamers etc. Anything hot and with a lip to grab hold of. Other than my girlfriend.

[Shel_B]

7 hours ago, Maison Rustique said:

I have that one on the bottom right. I think I used it once when I first got it but then forgot about it until now. That said, life has been pretty chaotic since then so I haven't really been baking a lot of things.

@Maison Rustique  Do you remember how well or poorly the gripper worked? Did you use it on a typical 1/2 sheet?

 

I hope things become less chaotic for you ...