It prevents the conduction of heat or even conduction of electric current shock in electric saucepan.
Plastic conducts heat poorly, and it's waterproof. A plastic saucepan handle will allow the cook to hold the handle without using a potholder, and the pan can be washed in a dishwasher.
Obviously, not all saucepans have plastic handles, but most saucepans have insulating handles - wood is another common material - so that they can be safely picked up when the rest of the saucepan is hot.
The black plastic used in plastic handles are a thermosetting plastic, typically Bakelite. Many other types of plastic, called thermoplastics will wilt and deform on heating.
A copper bottomed pan conducts heat much better and more evenly than steel or aluminum and a plastic handle does not; making it nice and cool to handle.
That is the correct spelling of "saucepan" (a cooking pot, usually with a handle).
To prevent electrocution
Plastic is a good insulator of heat, meaning heat can't flow through it very well. So a plastic handle on a kettle doesn't conduct heat through it and this means you don't get burnt when handling it.
The metal prongs of a plug are sealed in plastic or rubber to provide insulation and protection against electric shock. This covering helps prevent accidental contact with the metal prongs, which carry electricity, making the plug safer to handle and use.
To remove the plastic clips covering the screws on the door handle strap of a 1982 El Camino, you can use a flathead screwdriver or a small trim removal tool. Carefully pry the clips away from the door panel, taking care not to break them. Once the clips are removed, you can access the screws securing the door handle strap. After unscrewing, gently pull the handle strap away from the door.
The handle is made out of plastic.
get the strongest glue in you town and then glue it back together
A good conductor of heat is metal as it has free electrons that can also carry Energy aswell as the partials themselves. This can be used for a radiator so the room can be heated. A bad conductor of heat is polystyrene. This can be used for plastic cups so the drink stay hot longer.