Is the black ring around the bowl made of metal or plastic?
370219
black ring is made of metal but it is sooooooooooooo much thinner than the ones i've had for about 5 years....these will easily break if a dog hits it with it's paw....very very very disappointed with the quality of the product.
370220
Frame behind that attaches to the crate as well as the ring itself is metal; heavier gauge than the metal on the crate I have.
370221
ring that holds bowl is metal. these were a good buy. I've have no issues with them.
370222
black ring is made of metal but it is sooooooooooooo much thinner thanthe ones i've had for about 5 years....these will easily break if a dog hitsit with it's paw....very very very disappointed with the quality of the product.
1446159
The black part is made out of plastic, the rest is a thin metal. I have this on my work table so it does get hit with tools often, but has held up so far. The only complaint I have about it is the burner element is not fastened down so it does flop around a bit. Other then that I would say it is good for the price.
1090465
It is plastic but, the bottom (part that heats) is metal. It has a basket but not as big as a 12 cup percolator basket.
873807
It appears to be a hard plastic, and maybe recycled at that given the odd color or pattern variations on the inside of the bowl - but I am only guessing on the recycled aspect.
1707506
The Ring is a hard plastic. It is sturdy and doesn't feel like it will break.
2046014
Bruce, this is some kind of metal covered with a rubberized material. I've used these for years to protect my sink surface, but allow food into garbage disposal. Great product.
1894962
The paddle is plastic, I am not sure if the bowl is stainless steel, but it is definitely metal. The paddle is fairly durable though, I have used my machine regularly for 4 years without an issue.
321884
Linda,Short answer is that everything black in the picture is plastic. The rest is stainless steel. It is an extraordinarily robust tool & I would not be put off by the word "plastic". I think mine will outlive me, & I use it twice every day. Do not buy the inferior rabbit - after 3 months, the screw straightened as I was pulling it out of the cork.I have give this product to close friends as gifts, & they love it too.-Patrick
901381
Yes, the outer ring is metal and the rest is plastic. Great Value! My child loves it.
1349796
It's a black lid. I'm pretty sure it more of a metal material but it seems like it's lined with plastic, if that makes sense.
701675
The one I have is made of plastic. It isn't bad, but the silver finish around the outside started flaking very quickly.
1663443
The inner bowl is not stainless steel, but a heavy black matte bowl.It cleans well and holds heat very well.
2037108
The material of this bowl is a heavy plastic. The handle and bottom are covered in rubber. It is a 2 qt/2l bowl and is sturdy but not heavy. This household likes this bowl!
2037103
The material of the bowl is plastic and the weight of the bowl is 15.55 oz.
1165985
I'm not sure, it is some kind of hard wood (oak, maple) The nice thing there is no seem between the bottom and the body of the bowl, it is nice quality.
1667093
My daughter said black ring is built into top between glass and metal. Sealing ring is clear and comes slightly under ring. Hope info is not to late. Charlotte
1580096
The top, middle, and bottom rings are metal. The core is plastic, the hanging strap is metal wire. It's held up well to squirrel abuse.