Aluminium Pizza Screen Ø 36 cm — Gi.Metal DF36
The Gi.Metal DF36 is a professional perforated aluminium pizza screen with a 36 cm diameter, designed for baking pizza directly on a mesh in electric and gas ovens at 280-320 °C. The open weave lets radiant heat reach the dough directly and evenly, shortening baking times compared with a pan and producing a dry, crispy base. It weighs only about 50 g and carries EAN code 8019618100509.
What Is a Pizza Screen
A pizza screen is a flat disc of woven food-grade aluminium wire with a reinforced rim. Unlike a solid pan, the mesh allows direct heat radiation and air circulation under the dough, so the base bakes faster and stays crisp instead of steaming. It also shields the bottom from the strong radiation of the oven floor, which makes it the standard choice for double baking: par-baking the base first and regenerating the pizza at service time without burning it.
The Manufacturer: Gi.Metal, Montale (Tuscany)
Gi.Metal was founded in 1986 from the blacksmith workshop of the D'Annibale family in Agliana and is based since 2015 in Montale, in the province of Pistoia, Tuscany. Today it is the world reference for pizza peels and pizzeria equipment, with more than 800 catalogue items and a network of around 2,000 distributors worldwide. Wherever there is a pizzeria with an oven, there is most likely a Gi.Metal tool at work.
Technical Features
Diameter 36 cm, food-grade aluminium construction, weight approximately 50 g. The smooth aluminium wire has easy-sliding properties that prevent the pizza from sticking to the mesh. Aluminium does not rust, withstands professional oven temperatures and keeps its shape over thousands of baking cycles. Manufacturer code DF36.
Professional Use
Stretch the dough disc directly on the screen, top it and load it into the oven with a peel. Bake at 280-320 °C in electric or gas deck ovens. For pizza al taglio and high-volume operations, par-bake the bases on screens, store them stacked and regenerate to order: the mesh prevents the base from burning during the second pass. The 36 cm size matches the classic large round pizza format used by pizzerias in Switzerland.
Care and Maintenance
Brush the screen dry after each service to remove flour and crumbs. Wash periodically with warm water and a neutral detergent, then dry immediately. Avoid aggressive alkaline degreasers, which can stain aluminium. For tidy storage, the screen is compatible with the Gi.Metal screen rack with 96 slots.
Delivery and Logistics
B2B and B2C delivery from the LAPA warehouse in Embrach (Zurich). Direct distribution with the LAPA fleet across Zurich, Winterthur, Kloten, Aargau, St. Gallen, Lucerne, Bern and Basel. For Ticino (Lugano, Bellinzona), French-speaking Switzerland (Geneva, Lausanne, Fribourg) and Graubunden (Chur, Davos) shipping within 24-48 hours with partner couriers (Swiss Post, Planzer, Galliker). No cold chain required: this non-food item can be added to any order or shipped on its own.
Who It Is For
Pizzerias, pizza al taglio outlets, restaurant chains, hotels, contract caterers and ambitious home pizzaioli who want professional Gi.Metal equipment. Order it from LAPA together with your flour, tomato and fior di latte for a complete pizza setup.
