Product check · Australia
Solidteknics AUS-ION review: what it is made of
One material, no coating, made in Sydney. The maker even names the seasoning oil.
The AUS-ION 30 cm frypan scores 72/100. Your food touches bare Australian iron, seasoned with rice bran oil, with no coating. It is made in Sydney from a single sheet, handle included.
It is a disclosure score out of 100, not a safety rating. We do not lab-test; we score what the maker publishes. How we score.
The score, and why
Mostly inert. One named material, no coating.
- 47/60 What touches your food. Bare iron, seasoned with non-GMO rice bran oil. No coating.
- 25/25 Lids, seals, handles, outside. One sheet of iron, handle included. No rivets, no plastic.
- 0/15 Backed up. The “no PFAS, no PTFE” claim is true by construction rather than tested. No published test reports.
The full entry, with every source
What touches your food
- Cooking surface. Bare iron with a rice bran oil seasoning.
- Body and handle. One sheet of Australian iron, about 3 mm thick. Made in Sydney.
- Warranty. Multi-century, for defects.
Price and where to buy in Australia
| Seller | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Solidteknics | 20 cm | A$169.95 |
| Solidteknics | 26 cm | A$249.95 |
| Solidteknics | 30 cm | A$289.95 |
Prices as of 24 October 2026, in Australian dollars, checked on the seller’s own page. Prices change; we earn nothing from these links.
Alternatives
Lodge Classic Cast Iron Skillet 26cmBare cast iron, made in the USA. Scores higher (78).78/100See the full entry →
de Buyer MINERAL B 10.25" Fry PanCarbon steel, 99% iron. The handle is epoxy coated.77/100See the full entry →
Le Creuset Signature SkilletEnamelled, so no seasoning. Enamel not disclosed.55/100See the full entry →
Questions people ask
Are Solidteknics pans good?
On materials, yes: one sheet of iron, no coating, and a named seasoning oil. We score the AUS-ION 30 cm frypan 72/100 on disclosure. We do not test cooking performance.
Is Solidteknics made in Australia?
Yes. Solidteknics says the AUS-ION range is made in Sydney from Australian iron.
What oil does Solidteknics season with?
Non-GMO rice bran oil, per Solidteknics. Most makers just say “vegetable oil”.
Does Solidteknics have a coating?
No. It is bare iron with seasoning, so there is no PTFE or ceramic coating.
How much is a Solidteknics frypan?
On Solidteknics’ site, as of 24 October 2026: A$169.95 (20 cm), A$249.95 (26 cm) and A$289.95 (30 cm).
Related
Sources
- Solidteknics, 30 cm iron frypan. solidteknics.com
- Solidteknics warranty. www.solidteknics.com
- Solidteknics, PFAS ban. www.solidteknics.com
- MessyPig materials rubric. MessyPig materials rubric
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