{"id":26423,"date":"2021-12-14T11:38:39","date_gmt":"2021-12-14T10:38:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/forninoxtm-technology\/"},"modified":"2025-03-24T11:40:03","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T10:40:03","slug":"forninoxtm-technology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/forninoxtm-technology\/","title":{"rendered":"Forninox\u00ae Technology"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Forninox Technology<\/h1>\n

Stainless-steel and refractory wood-burning ovens.<\/h3>\n<\/div>

Continuous improvement through constant investment in research and innovation has been a pillar of Alfa from day one.\u00a0Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0<\/b>technology is arguably our jewel in the crown;\u00a0<\/b>we patented it ten years ago and since then it has enabled us to manufacture\u00a0high-octane<\/b>\u00a0STAINLESS-steel and refractory wood-fired ovens,\u00a0<\/b>combining the advantages of both materials.<\/p>\n

Here you can learn about the technology that allowed us to become market leaders.\u00a0Whether it is commercial pizza ovens or high-performance home ones,<\/b>\u00a0whether it is wood-fired, gas-fired or electric,\u00a0Alfa<\/b>\u00a0innovatively mixes steel with refractory materials to deliver top-notch ovens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The Forninox\u00ae<\/sup> technology <\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Forninox\u2122\u00a0technology combines the\u00a0excellent physical and thermal properties of steel and those of refractory bricks,\u00a0<\/b>the materials used to manufacture traditional wood-burning ovens.<\/span><\/p>\n

Alfa ovens, built on Forninox\u2122\u00a0technology,\u00a0reach the same temperature as traditional wood-fired ones but in a much shorter time.<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

The steel structure is specially designed to\u00a0withstand thermal and mechanical stress<\/b>\u00a0due to the high temperature of the oven.\u00a0The three-layer ceramic fibre dome insulation<\/b>\u00a0allows the temperature to rise quickly and to retain heat longer, thus cutting down fuel consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

The base and the inside of the cooking chamber are made with the best refractory materials so that the oven accumulates heat and gradually releases it to deliver perfectly baked dishes.<\/span><\/p>\n

This innovation made it possible to manufacture high-performing ovens particularly appreciated by pizza chefs who experienced their advantages first-hand.<\/span><\/p>\n

That\u2019s why today\u00a0<\/span>most of our ovens<\/a><\/b>,<\/b>\u00a0including the domestic ones,\u00a0share this technology:\u00a0<\/b>to give all pizza buffs the chance\u00a0to bake a real pizzeria-quality margherita at home.\u00a0<\/b>Just remember that there\u2019s no shortage of traditional brick ovens in the wide range of Alfa products.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The <\/span>Forninox\u00ae <\/sup><\/span>patent has lately turned 10
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Reaching a milestone that highlights the great\u00a0attention we pay to the design of our STAINLESS-steel wood-fired ovens,<\/b>\u00a0to the relentless search for the best materials and to the implementation of continuous innovation with the purpose of producing\u00a0great cooking machines for home or business use.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>
Domestic ovens<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Our technology clearly inspired some of our competitors that tried to market similar solutions but that\u00a0couldn\u2019t come close to offering the very same performances guaranteed by Alfa ovens.\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Alfa high-performance ovens are the result of the development of\u00a0more efficient structures as well as the use of top-quality materials.<\/b>\u00a0Let\u2019s go into some more details.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

Domestic ovens<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>
Professional ovens<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Continuous innovation is the key to Alfa ovens\u2019 success.<\/h2>\n

The Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology is just a step in our path of continuous innovation to keep on producing high-performance STAINLESS-steel wood-burning ovens.<\/p>\n

But in Alfa, innovation is not the end but a new beginning.<\/b><\/p>\n

That\u2019s the reason\u00a0we have recently backed up the Forninox\u2122<\/b>\u00a0patent with a brand-new process<\/b>\u00a0that improves the performance of our ovens:\u00a0the\u00a0FlueSystem\u00ae<\/sup><\/a><\/b>\u00a0patent\u00a0<\/b>that\u00a0allows air to circulate better inside the cooking chamber.<\/b><\/p>\n

Alfa ovens are simply the best choice for professional<\/a>\u00a0and amateur cooks\u00a0<\/b>all over the world because they are first-rate, easy-to-use cooking machines to bake succulent pizzas, among other things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The advantages of STAINLESS-steel and refractory wood-fired ovens.<\/h2>\n

Blending stainless-steel and refractories has been a game changer for making highly efficient ovens capable of solving the everyday problems of professional and amateur pizza makers. In a few words, here are the main benefits of an oven built with Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology:<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Mobility<\/span><\/h3>\n

All Alfa ovens built with the\u00a0Forninox\u00ae<\/sup><\/b>\u00a0technology are\u00a0available in a mobile version<\/b>\u00a0to look great on every occasion.<\/p>\n

For example, by moving them to the restaurant terrace where they can turn it into a bit of a hook to pull in customers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Design<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is always love at first sight when you meet an Alfa oven!\u00a0The elegant lines, the sheen of the stainless-steel\u00a0<\/b>make it a plush piece of furniture\u00a0to turn your space into a cosy kitchen you\u2019ll want to spend time in.<\/b><\/p>\n

The double powder coating protects the oven against the bad weather and allows you to use it outdoors year- round. Ideal to add an outdoor kitchen to your home or\u00a0to put on a cooking show.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Easy installation
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Alfa ovens are ready to use<\/b>. Just put them onto the base and insert the flue. You can choose\u00a0between built-in or free-standing models<\/b>\u00a0to meet your every need.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Time saving
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Alfa ovens\u00a0reach the good temperature\u00a0<\/b>to bake Neapolitan pizza\u00a0in much less time<\/b>\u00a0than traditional ones. To explain it in more detail, the time required to raise the oven temperature depends on two factors:\u00a0the way you manage the fire and the size of the oven.\u00a0<\/b>Fire and size being equal, the Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology allows you to heat up the oven in a few minutes compared to at least two hours for standard appliances.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Energy saving
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In Alfa ovens the temperature not only rises quickly<\/b>\u00a0but it is maintained longer<\/b>\u00a0thanks to the super combination of STAINLESS-steel and refractories. As a result, they will pay you back handsomely in fuel efficiency whether they be wood-fired, gas-fired, electric or hybrid (wood + gas) ovens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Sturdiness
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Due to the quality of the materials and the attention to detail,\u00a0Alfa ovens are designed to last a long time and guarantee stellar performances along the way without the need of expensive maintenance.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

The Alfa firebrick<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Alfa has manufactured traditional wood-burning ovens since the 70s using\u00a0refractory materials produced in-house<\/b>. The experience and skills gained over many years of R&D have been put to good use to deliver\u00a0high-performing, solid and long-lasting wood-fired ovens<\/b>\u00a0that please lovers of traditional cooking with a penchant for modern rustic style.<\/p>\n

The traditional wood-burning oven must be lit and tended to at least two hours before cooking so that\u00a0a bed of red-hot embers will heat up the cooking chamber<\/b>\u00a0and the floor, more effectively than the flame could do.<\/p>\n

This process occurs because the\u00a0refractory material is a very good thermal insulator<\/b>\u00a0which absorbs heat gradually and slowly. This slowness could be considered a disadvantage but when all is said and done,\u00a0instead it allows to maintain a temperature around 500\u00b0C\u00a0<\/b>for a long time to bake for instance a genuine Neapolitan pizza in 60-90 seconds.\u00a0The heat is accumulated and released little by little\u00a0<\/b>which means that larger ovens can bake hundreds of pizzas in a few hours by adding some pieces of wood to the fire in the meantime.<\/p>\n

Alfa\u2019s refractories are among the best on the market<\/b>\u00a0because\u00a0they contain high amounts of alumina\u00a0<\/b>(aluminium oxide), a substance that stands out for its\u00a0good insulating capability, low electrical conductivity and high resistance to acids.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Furthermore, for Alfa ovens built on Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology,\u00a0a layer of Autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC)\u00a0<\/b>is added in order\u00a0to enhance the insulating capability,<\/b>\u00a0the energy efficiency and to stabilize temperatures to guarantee a more precise cooking.<\/p>\n

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The steel of Forninox wood-fired ovens<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

As we mentioned before, Alfa\u2019s breakthrough innovation is the Forninox\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0technology that consists in\u00a0using the stainless-steel along with the refractories.<\/b><\/p>\n

Steel is not suitable for the manufacturing of wood-burning ovens\u00a0<\/b>because it can\u2019t withstand the thermal strains to which these appliances are subject. Back in the day,\u00a0gas-fired ovens<\/b>\u00a0hardly reached 250-300\u00b0C so that wasn\u2019t a problem at all, but nowadays\u00a0appliances can easily hit 500\u00b0C and steel could be deformed or even pierced<\/b>\u00a0with all ensuing consequences.<\/p>\n

So, Alfa came up with the idea\u00a0to combine different types of steel and refractory materials to make the oven structure and dome.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

As a result, the most used steel to manufacture the external parts is\u00a0type 304 also known as 18\/10 stainless-steel,<\/b>\u00a0mainly used for building commercial kitchen because it\u2019s easy to clean and highly rust-resistant.<\/p>\n

Then,\u00a0it is blended with grade 253 stainless-steel<\/b>\u00a0that can withstand temperatures above 1 100\u00b0C to coat the inside of the dome, that is the part that comes in contact with the cooking chamber, to enhance the overall insulating capability.<\/p>\n

To make the combustion chamber of the household ovens, we prefer using\u00a0type 441 stainless-steel\u00a0<\/b>that contains titanium\u00a0to increase sturdiness and longevity.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Steel also has the non-negligible quality of lightness, that has enabled us to produce high-performing, easy to move and robust wood-burning ovens.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The product that best exemplifies these characteristics is undoubtedly the\u00a0<\/b>ONE oven that weighs only 50 kg<\/a>.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

This home wood or gas-fired oven can reach 500\u00b0 in just 15 minutes\u00a0<\/b>and perfectly fits the needs of foodies even when space is in short supply.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":900,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-26423","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26423","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/900"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26423"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26423\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":62025,"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/26423\/revisions\/62025"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.alfaforni.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26423"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}