Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan, 12 inch

An uncoated stainless steel pan with an aluminum core between 18/10 layers, about $55 for 12 in. NSF lists it. No independent test, no origin on the page, and the NSF listings point to China and to Brazil.

Best for Anyone replacing a non-stick pan who wants stainless steel without a big spend.

Our rating: Fair (3.4 of 5)
Price range: Budget
Verified marks: NSF/ANSI 2 (Food Equipment) listing
Size: 8, 10 and 12 in (approx. $40 for 8 in, $45 for 10 in; 12 in is model 80116/007DS)

approx. $55 for the 12 in

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Also sold at Target ($55), Amazon ($34.98) .

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How it scores Our rating, metric by metric Fair, 3.4 of 5

Cooking surface 40% of the rating 4 of 5

Uncoated tri-ply: an aluminum core between two layers of 18/10 stainless steel, per Tramontina. Its disclosure for this model lists chromium, nickel, manganese, phosphorus and iron, and no PFAS.
Independent testing 20% of the rating 2 of 5

An NSF/ANSI 2 food equipment listing for the pan’s model numbers, a certification Tramontina pays for, with no results shown. We found no independent test of this pan.
Durability 20% of the rating 3 of 5

The pan’s page gives no warranty terms. The set page says “lifetime warranty” and the FAQ lists only exclusions. Riveted handle and a tri-ply body that runs up the sides.
Trust 10% of the rating 3 of 5

No Prop 65 notice or recall for cookware. The page names no country of origin: NSF lists a Guangdong, China factory for the pan’s model numbers and a Brazilian one for the numbers printed on the page.
Value 10% of the rating 5 of 5

$54.95 for 12 in, less than half the price of Made In’s 10 in ($139) or All-Clad’s 12 in with a lid ($149.99).

The rating, 3.4 of 5, is the weighted average of these scores. See how we rank cookware and our standard.

Where to buy Stores and the prices we saw 2 stores

Target (opens in a new tab) approx. $55. The 12 in at $54.95, with the same UPC as Tramontina’s page. Sold and shipped by Tramontina USA, not by Target.
Amazon (opens in a new tab) approx. $34.98. The 12 in with the same UPC as Tramontina’s page, sold and shipped by Amazon.com. Shown at $34.98 on 2026-11-03 and marked 30 percent off, $20 under Tramontina’s $54.95. Amazon’s separate “12 in with helper handle” listing, at $54.95, is a different pan.

Prices as we saw them on October 23, 2026. They change often. These links carry no tracking code and earn us nothing.

What it’s made of What touches your food, water, skin or air 4 materials

Cooking surface: 18/10 stainless steel (per Tramontina)
Core: aluminum, between two layers of steel
Exterior: mirror-polished stainless steel
Handle: riveted stainless steel

Who tested it What each test found, and who paid for it 1 test

Paid certification NSF (listing; the maker pays for certification) October 2026

Lists “Stainless Steel TPC Cookware” models 80116/004, 80116/005 and 80116/007, matching the 8, 10 and 12 in pans, for Tramontina USA, Inc. under NSF/ANSI 2, Food Equipment. The listing for 80116/007 names a facility in Guangdong, China. Tramontina says NSF “checks the material and design of the products”. The listing shows no test results. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Who paid, and why it matters

Independent The tester took no money from the maker for it: a consumer group, a journalist, a university or a regulator.
Paid certification An outside lab or certifier tested or listed it, and the maker paid for that.
Maker’s own test A lab report or certificate of analysis the maker commissioned and published.

A certification is a floor, not a verdict: it checks what its program checks and nothing else. We weigh tests by someone with no stake in the result most.

What people ask Worries raised online and elsewhere, and what we found 5 questions

Where is this pan made?: Tramontina’s page does not say. NSF’s listing (opens in a new tab) for the pan’s model numbers (80116/004, /005, /007) names a facility in Guangdong, China. The three NSF numbers printed on Tramontina’s own page (83116/012, /014, /020) are listed for a factory in Farroupilha, Brazil. We cannot say which factory made a given pan, so check the box or ask Tramontina.
Is it really 18/10 steel, and does it release nickel?: Tramontina says 18/10, and its chemical disclosure database (opens in a new tab) (28 July 2026) lists chromium, nickel, manganese, phosphorus and iron for this model and no PFAS. We found no test of the grade or of nickel release. A 2013 Oregon State study (opens in a new tab) found stainless steel leached nickel and chromium into tomato sauce, most with new pans and long cooking.
What does “NSF-certified” show?: Tramontina says the pan is “NSF-certified”, and NSF’s listing confirms it under NSF/ANSI 2, the food equipment standard. The listing shows only the standard and the model numbers, so we cannot say what was tested or what it found for nickel or chromium.
Is there a lifetime warranty?: The pan’s page gives no warranty terms. The cookware set page (opens in a new tab) says “lifetime warranty”, and the FAQ (opens in a new tab) lists what a warranty does not cover (overheating, harsh cleaners, normal wear) without stating the cover. Ask before relying on it.
Does Tramontina sell PFAS pans too?: Yes. Its disclosure database lists PFAS non-stick items, and the brand also sells ceramic non-stick pans. The stainless fry pan entry lists no PFAS. Check you are buying the stainless one.

Why we chose it What put it on our list 5 points

There is no coating. Tramontina describes an aluminum core between two layers of “high-quality 18/10 stainless steel”, so food touches steel, not aluminum.
The grade is named and the price is low: $39.95 (8 in), $44.95 (10 in) and $54.95 (12 in) on Tramontina’s own store.
Heat limits are written down: oven safe to 500°F, and compatible with gas, electric, ceramic glass and induction.
Tramontina’s chemical disclosure for this model lists only stainless steel metals and no PFAS.
Tramontina says the pan is dishwasher safe, though it recommends hand washing with a non-abrasive sponge.

Trade-offs What to weigh before you buy 4 points

The pan’s page gives no country of origin and no warranty terms. NSF’s listing for the pan’s model numbers names a factory in Guangdong, China, while the numbers on Tramontina’s page name one in Brazil.
NSF’s listing confirms the certification under NSF/ANSI 2 but shows no test results, so we cannot say what it checks for nickel or chromium release.
Food sticks to stainless steel unless the pan is preheated and you use fat. Our cookware guide also notes that stainless steel releases some nickel and chromium, mostly in the first uses, which matters mainly if you have a nickel allergy.
Tramontina also sells ceramic and PFAS non-stick pans. Check you are buying the stainless one.

What to know Details worth knowing first

Stainless steel is the plainest swap for a non-stick pan: nothing to flake, nothing to season. Our cookware guide covers how it compares with cast iron, carbon steel and enameled pans. This Tramontina pan is the cheap way in, and it names the steel (18/10) where many budget pans do not.

The trade is paperwork. We found the heat limits and the materials on the maker’s page, but not the country of origin or the warranty terms for this pan. NSF’s listing confirms the certification and names a factory in Guangdong, China, while the NSF numbers on Tramontina’s own page name a factory in Brazil, so we cannot say where this pan is made. No one has published a test of it, and NSF shows no results.

Learn to preheat the pan and add oil or butter before the food goes in. Stainless steel is forgiving of heat and metal utensils, but it is not non-stick, and a stuck-on meal is the usual reason people give up on it.

What we checked Each claim, and how sure we are of it 6 checks

How Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan, 12 inch measures up against our cookware criteria
What we checked	What we found
No PTFE or PFAS coating Maker’s claim	Described as uncoated tri-ply stainless steel. Tramontina’s chemical disclosure (28 July 2026) lists no PFAS for this model; its non-stick lines are separate products.
Plain, named materials Maker’s claim	Aluminum core between two layers of 18/10 stainless steel, per Tramontina. The pages do not say where the pan is made.
Built to last Not verified	No warranty terms on the pan’s page. The cookware set page says it is backed by a lifetime warranty. The FAQ lists exclusions only.
Fits how you cook Maker’s claim	All cooktops including induction. Oven safe to 500°F. Dishwasher safe, hand washing recommended. Weight is not stated.
NSF certification Verified	NSF lists “Stainless Steel TPC Cookware” models 80116/004, 80116/005 and 80116/007, which match the SKUs of the 8, 10 and 12 in pans (80116/004DS, /005DS and /007DS), for Tramontina USA, Inc. under NSF/ANSI 2, Food Equipment. The listing for 80116/007 names a facility in Guangdong, China. The three NSF numbers printed on Tramontina’s page (83116/012, /014 and /020) are also listed; the one we opened (83116/014) names a factory in Farroupilha, Brazil. No test results are shown.
Notices and recalls Verified	No CPSC recall for Tramontina. Two California Prop 65 notices name Tramontina USA, for nylon cooking utensils (2015) and machetes (2021), not cookware pans.

What the labels mean

Verified We opened an independent record that confirms it: a certifier’s listing, a regulator’s list or a lab report. It is linked under Sources.
Maker’s claim The maker says so on its own page or label. We read it but found no independent record.
Not verified We looked and could not confirm it, or the maker does not say. Treat it as unknown.

Sources Where our facts come from 8 sources

Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan product page. Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Tramontina Signature Tri-Ply Clad Stainless Steel Cookware Set (warranty line). Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Tramontina USA FAQ (NSF, warranty exclusions, tri-ply care). Maker’s page. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
Tramontina USA: Chemicals Disclosure (database dated 28 July 2026). Maker’s page. The attached PDF lists item 80116/007DS (12 in tri-ply fry pan) as stainless steel that may contain chromium, nickel, manganese, phosphorus and iron. No PFAS is listed for it. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
NSF certified products: Tramontina USA, Inc. cookware listings (search “80116” and “83116”). Certifier or regulator listing. Checked 23 Oct 2026. Each listing’s details name the facility: Guangdong, China for 80116/007, Farroupilha, Brazil for 83116/014. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
California Attorney General: Prop 65 60-day notice search. Certifier or regulator listing. Searched by alleged violator on 23 Oct 2026. Notices 2015-00376 (nylon cooking utensils) and 2021-01108 (machetes) name Tramontina USA. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
CPSC recalls API. Certifier or regulator listing. Searched on 23 Oct 2026; no recall for Tramontina. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)
PubMed: Stainless steel leaches nickel and chromium into foods during cooking (Kamerud et al., 2013). Independent source. Open ↗ (opens in a new tab)

Alternatives Other options to compare 2 options

All-Clad D3 Stainless fry pan Made in the USA (with global components), about $150 for a 12 in pan with lid. Costs far more; its pages do not state the steel grade, and it has no published test either.
A carbon steel pan Lighter, with a seasoned surface you build yourself. Lodge’s is about $45 for 10 in.

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