Uniflasy SS grates for Genesis B/C no longer available?


 

Stefan H

TVWBB Guru
I purchased a set of SS Uniflasy grates in January for around $30. When I try to by them now again the same link points to stamped porcelain grates. Same with the link on "Weber gas grill parts source" thread.
I still find them for the Silver A (two burner) but no longer for the 3 burner.

Hongso grates are meanwhile at $56 plus tax:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B077XQJ6C4/tvwb-20

Quilimetal are at $60 plus tax:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07DVM8KFK/tvwb-20

Grates for close to $70 with tax are a bit too expensive for a grill to flip. Has anyone tried these:
Stamped SS:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07F7BTBMY/tvwb-20

Or these:
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07M5S5LS4/tvwb-20
 
Those Hiscen grates are basically what the old Uniflasy grates were. They are good 7mm but only 13 rods per side. The Honsgo and Quilimetal are 16, I believe. The extra 3 rods per side really makes a big difference in gap between the rods and I don't know if the Hiscen grates have the same problem, but the old Uniflasy ones seemed a slight bit shorter in length and had some problems with moving around and in some cases with bowed cook boxes, even were on the verge of falling in off the ledges they rest on.

I would love to know if the Hiscen grates have the same problem, because they are a very cost effective solution for flip grills.
 
Oh well, I just ordered a set of the Hiscen grates. There was a 20% off coupon so less than $25 shipped. Couldn't pass it up. I will let everyone know my thoughts after I receive them but it won't be for about a week from now.
 
Guys, it is AMAZON PRIME DAY which is a day that Amazon drops prices on a lot of items. The Honsgo grates are now down to $49.99. They are really excellent SS rod grates basically the same as the Quilimetal grates. I bought three.
https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B077XQJ6C4/tvwb-20

Also, here is another good deal: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B01AXOEUQ2/tvwb-20

It is a set of burners and SS flavo bars for Silver B/C grills. They are listed at $42 for the set, but you can get them for under $35 if you add the 20% off coupon just below the price. You can only get one set for 20% off, but if you order them one at a time, you can get 20% off each time. I bought 2 sets.

I should probably buy double what I did, but I dont have the funds right now.
 
Lookout for the “Bruce Effect!” I ordered one of each of your recommendations. I am looking forward to comparing the Hongso with Qulimetal grates. The other deal was too good to pass on. Now just need to find a good deal on Silver A stainless rods.
 
Jon, I think you will find them (Honsgo) very comparable to the Quilimetal grates. I will be looking forward to your thoughts on that.
 
I have had a couple sets of those Hisencn grates so far.
I would likely prefer the Qulimetal for myself, but these
are ideal for flippers. I tried the magnet test on both of
them also, and they go NO magntic stick at all.
 
Yah, the big difference is the 13 bars on the Hiscen/Uniflasy vs the 16 bars on the Honsgo/Quilimetal grates. Also, I found the Uniflasy to be slightly shorter bars which allowed the grates to shift around quite a bit. I am hoping the similar Hiscen ones have a little snugger fit. Like you say, they are good for flip grills if they fit well.
 
Hey Bruce, so I picked this one up on Prime day...(I was really worried about the "Bruce Effect") ;)

https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B07M5S5LS4/tvwb-20

Here are some pics...
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Not sure why you have to wear gloves before installing....?:confused:
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Of course the spacing isn't the best but not bad for $25. This one will go on a grill to be flipped.
 
Sam: What can you say about how well they fit? Do they move around real easily and do they fit very loosely? Does it look like they could almost fall off the ridges on the cook box?

My set should be here tomorrow.
 
Bruce, yup they do move around easily...almost to the point where they could fall off the ridges. Of course that could be the cookbox. It is a loose fit.
 
Yep, my guess is that they are made in the same factory as the Uniflasy grates and are just re-branded. Great price and would definitely be a cost effective alternative if they were an 1/8" to 1/4" longer.
 
Jon, I have a Hiscen grate and three Honsgo grates coming tomorrow. If I get time, I will compare them to my RCP grates.
 

 

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