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What is enameling iron?

One of my clients have asked us to supply them 16 ga enameling iron (Porcelain). what is this?

Raymond D'cruz
Sign Manufacturing - Dubai, United Arab Emirates
2004

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First of two simultaneous responses --

Enameling iron is very low in Carbon and other elements that would be a problem during the curing process for the enamel. Porcelain enamel is cured at extremely high temperature and the contaminants in the base metal will cause problems and blemishes in the enamel. Look to your steel supplier for the right stuff.

Jeff Watson
- Pearland, Texas
2004

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Second of two simultaneous responses --

The iron is immersed in, or by any other mean coated with a mixture of silicates and other additives called "green frit". It is then put in a furnace to fuse the frit. The final outcome is what is called a porcelain or fused enamel. Used for cookware long ago can still be found in some areas.

Guillermo Marrufo
Monterrey, NL, Mexico
2004

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Dear Raymond D'cruz

I am work as enameler from 10 years ago and that the first time I hear enameling iron so I think may be your clients mean special steel or iron for enamel painting (EK4 STEEL) THIS STEEL MUST BE HAVE A SPECIAL CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROPERTIES.

Aly Gomaa
- Egypt
2004