IWOK Ø 500mm for Induction Wok IW-WOK50

The IW-WOK50 is a 500 mm diameter wok for commercial induction, made specifically for the IWOK-1 and IWOK-2 induction wok units. Its base is what matters: a three-layer clad construction with a magnetic 430 stainless outer layer (which is what makes induction work at all), an aluminium core for fast even heat spread, and a 304 stainless interior for cooking and cleaning. It weighs 2.5 kg.

Why operators choose the IW-WOK50

• Made for the IWOK-1 and IWOK-2 — the accessory names its host units explicitly, which is more than most induction woks can say. Both are on our store
• Magnetic 430 stainless outer layer — this is the layer induction actually couples to. A wok without a magnetic base does nothing at all on an induction hob, which is why you cannot use a traditional carbon-steel or aluminium wok here
• Aluminium core for heat spread — aluminium conducts far better than steel, so the core evens out the heat across the base instead of leaving a hot ring
• 304 stainless interior — the food-contact surface is the food-grade grade - easy to clean and it will not carry taint
• 500 mm diameter — a full commercial wok size. Check it against your unit's well before ordering - see the FAQ
• 2.5 kg — light enough to lift and toss loaded, which on a wok is the whole technique
• Stainless construction throughout — no seasoning to maintain and no rust, unlike a traditional carbon-steel wok

Specifications

Venue suitability

The IW-WOK50 suits Asian restaurants, noodle bars and any kitchen running an IWOK induction wok unit — as the working wok or as a spare so service continues while one is being cleaned. Induction wok cooking is increasingly specified where a gas wok range and its canopy are impractical.

See the full induction cooking range or browse every IWOK model we carry.

Installation & delivery

There is nothing to install — the wok sits in the induction unit, which is what draws power. Two things to confirm before ordering. First, that your unit is an IWOK-1 or IWOK-2: those are the two units this wok is made for, and both are listed on our store. Second, the fit. Neither IWOK unit's own specification records a well diameter, so we cannot confirm the 500 mm wok against the host from our data alone — ask our team to check before ordering, particularly if you are buying the wok separately from the unit.

Frequently asked questions

Q: Which units does it fit?

The manufacturer states it suits the commercial induction wok units IWOK-1 (single) and IWOK-2 (double), both of which we list. That fitment comes from this product's own specification.

Q: Can you confirm the 500 mm wok fits my IWOK unit?

Not from our data alone, and we would rather say so. This wok records a 500 mm diameter, but neither the IWOK-1 nor the IWOK-2 records a well diameter in its own specification - so we have the accessory's size and not the host's. The manufacturer names the two units as compatible, which is good evidence, but if you are ordering the wok on its own for an existing unit, ask our team to confirm the fit first.

Q: Why can't I use my existing wok on an induction unit?

Because induction only works with a magnetic base. A traditional carbon-steel wok is magnetic but usually round-bottomed and thin, so it couples poorly and unevenly; aluminium and most non-magnetic stainless woks do not heat at all. This wok has a magnetic 430 stainless outer layer specifically so the induction field couples to it properly.

Q: What does a 3-layer clad base give me?

Even heat. The magnetic outer layer takes the induction energy, the aluminium core spreads it across the base rather than leaving a hot ring where the coil sits, and the 304 stainless interior gives you a food-safe cooking surface. Single-layer woks on induction tend to have a pronounced hot spot.

Q: Does it need seasoning like a carbon steel wok?

No. It is stainless throughout, so there is no seasoning to build or maintain and nothing to rust. That is a genuine practical difference from a traditional wok, though cooks used to a seasoned carbon-steel surface will find it behaves differently.

Q: What warranty does the IW-WOK50 come with?

Covered for 1 year on a return-to-base basis — the unit goes back for service rather than a technician attending site. Terms vary by product — see our warranty information page for full details.