Material

Ayasa Ember Steel

Almost all European handpan manufacturers build their handpans from shells (blanks), which are produced and distributed by the Dutch manufacturer Ayasa. The new stainless steel from Ayasa has the name "Ember Steel". Stainless steel handpans or handpans made of Ember Steel resonate longer than handpans made of nitrided steel (difference between stainless steel and nitrided steel).

The following manufacturers from our store build handpans with Ember Steel:

MAG Instruments Noblet Panstream

Specifications of the Ayasa Ember Steel shells:

  • Tuning ring diameter: 530mm
  • Total shell diameter: 560mm (including flanges)
  • Height: 130mm
  • Flange width: 15mm
  • Min Shell thickness: 0.9mm
  • Max Shell thickness: 1.0mm
  • Port diameter: 82mm
  • Port height: 19mm

Manufacturers such as Leaf Sound Sculptures or Ugur make their own shells/material. This is a very complex process that requires a lot of experience and expertise. By making the material themselves, these manufacturers manage to create a unique timbre.

Photo right: Panstream Handpan (built from Ember Steel)