Strainers

Whether you are straining a stock, sifting flour, draining pasta, or skimming fat off a simmering curry, the strainer you reach for needs to match the job. Too coarse a mesh and your sauce comes through lumpy. Too shallow a bowl and you lose liquid over the sides. At Nishi Enterprise, our Strainers collection brings together 29 strainers from Thunder Group and Winco across five distinct formats, covering single and double mesh, fine and medium weave, reinforced and standard construction, and sizes from 6 inches up to 13.75 inches, giving every type of commercial kitchen the right tool for every straining task.

Fine Mesh Strainers with Stainless Steel Mesh

For the cleanest, most refined straining tasks including sauces, custards, chutneys, tamarind pulp, and thin gravies that need a smooth, particle-free result, the stainless steel fine mesh series delivers the tightest weave in the collection. These strainers are available in your choice of flat wooden handle or polypropylene handle, both in 6-inch, 8-inch, and 10-inch bowl diameters.

The wooden handle options start with the Thunder Group SLSTN5106 6" Fine Mesh Strainer at $5.51 and scale up to the SLSTN5108 8" at $7.11 and SLSTN5110 10" at $19.15. For kitchens that prefer a polypropylene handle that is fully dishwasher safe and easier to sanitize, the PP handle versions include the SLSTN5106PB 6" at $5.16, SLSTN5108PB 8" at $6.07, and SLSTN5110PB 10" at $13.87. For applications that need double-layer fine mesh filtration for the cleanest possible result, the Thunder Group SLSTN5206 6" Double Fine Mesh Strainer at $6.78 adds a second mesh layer for extra filtration.

Tin Mesh Strainers: Fine, Double Fine, and Medium in Three Sizes

For everyday kitchen straining tasks including draining boiled vegetables, rinsing grains, straining stocks, and sifting dry ingredients, our tin mesh strainer lineup offers a practical and affordable option in single and double mesh across fine and medium weave options.

The fine single tin mesh series covers the SLSTN3106 6" at $5.59, SLSTN3108 8" at $6.79, and SLSTN3110 10" at $11.33. For added filtration with two layers of fine tin mesh, the fine double mesh series includes the SLSTN3206 6" at $6.75, SLSTN3208 8" at $8.01, and SLSTN3210 10" at $14.37. For heavier straining tasks where a coarser weave is preferred, the medium single mesh series offers the SLSTN3306 6" at $5.23, SLSTN3308 8" at $6.94, and SLSTN3310 10" at $11.41. For double medium mesh construction, the SLSTN3406 6" at $6.63, SLSTN3408 8" at $7.25, and SLSTN3410 10" at $14.24 are all available.

Reinforced Double Mesh Strainers for Heavy Commercial Use

For high-volume kitchens that strain large batches of stock, dal, or gravy throughout service, the reinforced double mesh series adds extra cross-support to the frame and nickel-plated wire construction that holds up to the weight and heat of large-volume daily straining. The Thunder Group SLSTN3308R 9.5" Reinforced Double Mesh Strainer at $20.32 and SLSTN3310R 10.5" at $15.42 are solid mid-range options for busy restaurant kitchens. For the largest high-volume applications, the SLSTN3312R 11.75" at $24.09 and the SLSTN3314R 13.75" at $27.92 are the largest and most heavy-duty strainers in the collection, with long 19-inch handles and a round grip for two-handed control over large pots. These are ideal for kitchens that work with our stock pots and sauce pots at high volume.

Stainless Steel Strainers with Support Handle

For everyday sink-side straining tasks where you want a strainer that rests securely over a bowl or pot without needing to be held, the support handle series features a stainless steel single mesh bowl with a hook on the front that rests against the rim of a container, keeping both hands free during draining. The Thunder Group SLSTN006 6" at $3.51 is the most compact and affordable option in the entire collection, with the SLSTN008 8" at $4.14, SLSTN009 9" at $5.73, and SLSTN010 10" at $6.52 rounding out the series.

Aluminum Spaghetti Strainers for Pasta Kitchens

For restaurants that serve pasta, noodles, or blanched vegetables at volume and need a strainer built specifically for draining large amounts quickly, the Winco aluminum spaghetti strainer series is a practical and durable choice. The Winco ASS-09 9" Aluminum Spaghetti Strainer at $13.06 and Winco ASS-10 10" Aluminum Spaghetti Strainer at $14.39 are both built with a wide perforated aluminum bowl and a long handle that keeps your hands clear of hot water during draining, making them a go-to tool alongside our sauce pots and stock pots.

Browse the full Strainers collection and pair with our tongs, mixing paddles, piano whips, and cookware to keep your kitchen fully equipped for every prep and cooking task.