Browne USA Foodservice

Browne USA Foodservice 997 Square Fine Mesh Skimmer, 5" x 6" Bowl, 17-3/4" Overall Length

$4.55 ~~Sale price$7.69you save $3.14~~

Key Features:

Square Bowl Design: The 6" L x 5" W square mesh bowl is purpose-built to fit snugly into fryer and pan corners, ensuring thorough skimming coverage that round skimmers cannot achieve.
Fine Mesh Construction: Tightly woven wire mesh rapidly drains liquids while capturing small food particles, making this skimmer ideal for precision tasks such as blanching vegetables, clearing fryer oil, or retrieving fried foods.
Nickel-Plated Wire Body: Full nickel-plated construction resists corrosion and wear, maintaining structural rigidity when submerged in high-temperature oil or boiling water during heavy-volume commercial use.
One-Piece Handle: The seamless, one-piece handle design eliminates potential weak points and loose connections, improving durability and making the tool easier to clean in commercial warewashing environments.
Extended Reach: An 11-4/5" handle yields a 17-3/4" overall length, providing safe working distance from hot liquids and sufficient leverage for efficient skimming in deep fryers and large stockpots.
Lightweight and Low-Profile: Weighing just 0.44 lb, the skimmer is easy to maneuver during continuous service, reducing hand fatigue for line cooks during high-volume frying or blanching operations.

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Browne USA Foodservice 997 Square Fine Mesh Skimmer, 5" x 6" Bowl, 17-3/4" Overall Length

$4.55~~$7.69~~

Detailed Description

The Browne USA Foodservice 997 is a square fine-mesh skimmer built for high-volume commercial kitchens that demand precision and durability. Its 6-inch by 5-inch bowl fits squarely into fryer baskets and pan corners, making it easy to capture fried foods, blanched vegetables, or small particles in one clean pass. The fine wire mesh drains liquids rapidly while retaining even the smallest solids. Nickel-plated wire construction throughout resists corrosion and maintains rigidity under repeated exposure to high-temperature oil and water. The one-piece handle design eliminates weak joints, providing a 17-3/4-inch overall reach that keeps hands safely away from hot surfaces.

Product Details

Fine Mesh Drainage

Tightly woven mesh drains liquids rapidly while capturing even the smallest particles.

Nickel-Plated Construction

Durable nickel-plated wire resists wear and maintains rigidity in high-temperature oil or water.

Square Bowl Design

6" x 5" square profile fits snugly into fryer and pan corners for thorough, precise skimming.

Browne 997 square fine mesh skimmer with nickel-plated wire construction, angled side view

Built for Demanding Kitchen Environments

The Browne 997 Skimmer is crafted from nickel-plated wire throughout, delivering the rigidity and corrosion resistance required in busy foodservice operations. One-piece construction means no weak joints or loose parts, even after repeated submersion in hot oil or boiling water.

All-nickel-plated wire body for lasting durability
One-piece handle construction for structural integrity
Withstands repeated exposure to high-temperature cooking liquids

Top-down angled view of Browne 997 skimmer showing close-up fine mesh weave pattern

Fine Mesh That Captures Every Particle

The tightly woven fine mesh bowl makes short work of blanching vegetables, retrieving fried foods, or clarifying stocks. Liquid drains fast while even the smallest debris is retained, giving you clean, precise results every time.

Fine mesh ideal for blanching and frying tasks
Rapid liquid drainage without losing small food particles
Effective in both large stockpots and shallow pans

Front-facing view of Browne 997 skimmer showing full square mesh bowl and looped handle

Extended Reach with a Comfortable Grip

An 11 4/5-inch handle extends your reach safely over hot surfaces, while the overall 17 3/4-inch length keeps hands well away from splatter. The looped wire handle provides a secure, balanced grip throughout the skimming motion.

11 4/5" handle length for extended, safe reach
17 3/4" overall length
Looped handle design for confident control

Close-up top view of Browne 997 skimmer square mesh bowl face showing wire weave detail and handle attachment

Square Bowl That Works Every Corner

Unlike round skimmers that leave corners untouched, the 6" x 5" square bowl fits directly into the corners of fryers and rectangular pans. This geometry maximizes coverage and reduces the number of passes needed to skim a surface clean.

6" L x 5" W bowl covers more surface per pass
Fits fryer baskets and rectangular pan corners
Ideal for high-volume restaurants and catering operations

From the Cresco Resco Team

Why You'll Love It

The Browne 997 Skimmer delivers professional-grade performance in a simple, durable tool that belongs in every commercial kitchen.

Perfect for high-volume restaurants, catering services, and foodservice operations that need reliable skimming tools.
The square fine mesh bowl and nickel-plated one-piece construction set it apart from lesser alternatives.
Lightweight at just 0.44 lb, it pairs seamlessly with fryers, stockpots, and sauté pans for everyday use.

Specifications

Brand	Browne USA Foodservice
Model	997
Type	Skimmer
Bowl Shape	Square
Bowl Size	6" L x 5" W
Bowl Type	Fine Mesh
Handle Length	11-4/5" (approx. 11.8")
Overall Length	17-3/4"
Handle Construction	One-piece
Material / Finish	Nickel-plated wire
Weight	0.44 lb
Warranty	1 year