Duraquarz®
DURAQUARZ® non-stick coating without PFAS
DURAQUARZ® is a completely new non-stick coating made of quartz ceramic and PEK for even higher temperatures. It is extremely robust and offers a long-lasting non-stick effect. DURAQUARZ® was developed and patented by acs and is manufactured exclusively by acs. DURAQUARZ® is applied in multiple layers completely without solvents and contains no harmful substances. Its temperature resistance (for short periods) reaches up to 450 °C – no other pan gets that hot!
Robust and durable
The new DURAQUARZ® ceramic non-stick coating is twice as thick as conventional pan coatings, making it much more robust and durable. The non-stick effect prevents food from sticking. Thanks to its excellent heat conductivity, the pan and grill pan heat up faster and produce outstanding grill marks. Our new DURAQUARZ® pan coating is free of PTFE, PFOA, and Teflon. It emits no fumes, whether used in the oven or on the stovetop – ensuring your health.
Patented embossing process
ACS possesses unique expertise in stamping, the result of long and successful development work on precision-stamped single-layer cylinder head gaskets for internal combustion engines. The stamping process, using a force of 1200 tons, achieves an accuracy of one-thousandth of a millimeter! The key to the new gaskets is precisely this multi-stage stamping process, which creates a warp-free base that remains virtually undistorted even at high temperatures and heating rates. The special process and contour are patented.
Building upon the insights gained from the pan embossing process, the contour of the multi-cooker and baking plate was subsequently developed. This plate is also warp-free and shows virtually no deformation in the oven under heat (patented). The new X-Bake® baking trays are also uniquely flat and warp-resistant. The embossing is done on particularly strong and stable presses, which have evolved from the long tradition of the Solingen cutlery industry and have been further developed to meet these specific requirements.
The manufacturing processes are meticulously monitored. And last but not least, newly developed tools and methods are used to cast robust products like the Amador pan, the grill grate pan, and the new (patented) cross-grill and pizza plate from aluminum. These products are also flat and extremely stable when used in the oven. The advantage of the new manufacturing processes is maximum stability at the lowest possible weight. HIFFICIENCY® products are only about half the weight of similarly stable products from other manufacturers. This allows for faster heat absorption and less tiring use.
HIFFICIENCY® non-stick pans tested
In an independent test conducted by the magazine Haus und Garten Test, our Multispeed® pan received a "very good" rating. Even without adding any fat, a cooked fried egg can be easily lifted from the pan using a spatula. The review further states regarding comparable pans: "...however, these pans... were noted for unpleasant odors and changes in taste." This confirms that the Teflon-free and emission-free DURAQUARZ® coating offers excellent non-stick performance, comparable to the best Teflon coatings, but without their drawbacks.

