<p><span>The Weber Grill Grate Replacement Inserts replace any Weber style grill grate with a combination grill and griddle. MADE in the USA, Arteflame inserts are perfect for grilling seafood, steaks, burgers, veggies and more.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  </span>The griddle eliminates the slots through which food falls into the fire and loses all its juiciness.<span class="Apple-converted-space">  Weber Grill Grate Replacement Inserts are p</span>erfect for getting that delicious smokey flavor without the burn from your Weber Grill.</span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">Unparalleled Quality with Attention to Detail</b></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Why should you buy an Arteflame brand insert versus a less expensive<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1">  </span>imitation? What makes Arteflame different?</p> <ol data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Arteflame only uses certified steel. This steel is cleaned, rinsed and is scale free.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">When steel is made, an oxide layer referred to as “scale” appears. This is due to the scaly nature of its appearance that develops on the surface of the steel.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1">  </span>This scale contains all the impurities in the steel that come to the surface when the steel cools.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1">  </span>Arteflame uses an extensive cleaning process that removes any scale and all other impurities before we even start manufacturing.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1">  </span>This results in the smooth, clean Arteflame insert surface you see and grill on.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Arteflame steel then gets precision cut on expensive laser machines, wiped clean and oiled. This insures every Arteflame insert will have a smooth, food grade surface where no food particles can lodge and hide.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">This step, while more expensive, ensures a top quality product that is immediately ready for cooking and also guaranteed to be food grade safe.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> </ol> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">Why is it so important to know what kind of steel you are cooking on? What you don’t know can make you ill.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></b></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">Arteflame Steel vs Other Steel</b></p> <ol data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Almost all less expensive insert copies use regular steel because that way they can retail for a lot less than an Arteflame insert.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1">  </span>However, the scale and impurities that have not been removed are still there and will end up in your food. This scale is unsafe for human consumption. You certainly do not want this on the surface of your insert for it will leech directly into your food.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">We are an American company with American values. We guarantee to take every measure to ensure you get a top quality insert that is food grade safe and will last you a lifetime.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Arteflame is committed to making top quality products.  We guarantee that none of our inserts contain lead, unlike other brands who use porcelain coated grills, grill grates and griddles. </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">We guarantee that our inserts will not break or crack when dropped like cast iron inserts and we guarantee they do not contain Cadmium like chrome plated grill grates do. </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">We are proud to manufacture in the US to the highest health standards.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">We are so confident you’ll love grilling Arteflame style that when you’re ready to purchase an Arteflame grill, we will refund you your insert purchase.  Welcome to the Arteflame family!</li> </ol> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><b data-mce-fragment="1">Carbon Steel vs Cast Iron</b></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">Why use carbon steel cooktops rather than cast iron? <span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1">What is the difference and why is carbon steel better for you?<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span></p> <p data-mce-fragment="1"><br data-mce-fragment="1"></p> <ol data-mce-fragment="1"> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Carbon Steel and Cast Iron are very similar.  This is why both are very good for cooking and grilling.  The main difference is that Carbon Steel contains about 1% Carbon while Cast Iron contains 2% - 3% Carbon.  This difference might not sound like much but the carbon effects the grain structure of the metal. <span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">As the Carbon gets added to the steel mix, Carbon has a tendency to clump together into lumpy carbides and form pockets of pure carbon (graphite).  When this happens, the metal becomes very hard and very brittle.  It disrupts the grain of the metal, making it irregular, brittle and prone to cracking.  This is the reason why Cast Iron often cracks or breaks. <span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">When Cast Iron is heated unevenly, the heat differential causes stress in the metal as the thermal expansion is uneven.  When this stress encounters a pocket of carbon, Cast Iron cracks.  This is also why Cast Iron often breaks when it is dropped.  The area of high carbon is extremely brittle and can’t stand the shock.</li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">Because Carbon Steel has only 1% Carbon, this phenomena is negligible and much easier to control and prevent from cracking breaking or chipping.  The grain structure in Carbon Steel is very uniform and virtually impervious to heat stress or shock. <span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">In addition to this, Carbon Steel is “rolled” in the steel mill.  It is forced between heavy rollers while the steel is hot.  After rolling the steel and getting it to the right thickness, the steel is “doused” with cold water that causes the grain structure to freeze in place.  This makes Carbon Steel very strong and the choice material to cook on.  Even with uneven heat loads or dropping Carbon Steel, it will not break or crack.  This allows for a lifetime of use. <span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">In contrast, anything made of cast iron must be small in surface area. This is because the larger the surface area and the thinner the material, the more prone Cast Iron is to cracking and breaking.  As a consequence cast iron is NOT a good choice for grills, inserts or any large surface product. This is why Arteflame only uses Carbon steel which will last a lifetime.<span class="Apple-converted-space" data-mce-fragment="1"> </span> </li> <li data-mce-fragment="1">In a grill, the heat is never uniform.  This makes cast Iron an especially poor choice for grill inserts.  For this reason, all Arteflame cooktops, inserts, griddles and Burger Pucks are made of only Carbon Steel.</li> </ol> <ul> <li>Center Grill Grate INCLUDED</li> <li>Select Inserts have notches to accommodate manufacture's accessories</li> <li>Various Weber Grill Grate Replacement Inserts sizes available</li> <li>Use with wood or charcoal</li> <li>Precision food grade finish using US steel</li> <li>Virtually maintenance-free, 60 second clean up.</li> <li>Cooktop seasons with use</li> <li>Will not break when dropped like cast iron or porcelain coated grates</li> <li>Made in USA from solid steel, designed to last a lifetime</li> <li>*Grill NOT INCLUDED* with purchase</li> </ul> <p>Note: When the insert arrives, the cooktop will be silver (unseasoned). It will develop the dark color shown in the images once it's been used several times.</p> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2541/1976/files/Seasoning_of_the_Cooktop.pdf?650" title="Seasoning Of The Cooktop">Seasoning Instructions</a></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong><iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/4aK3IxXsiew" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><strong></strong></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/2541/1976/files/AFWEBBGE_Nov20-2019_8.44AM_Insert_Brochure.pdf?714" title="Weber / Kettle Style Insert Brochure">Brochure</a></div>