Matfer 71696 9-1/2 Inch All Purpose Tongs One-piece Non-skid PVC Coated Black Stainless Steel

Matfer  |  MFG #: 71696  |  Item #: 505165
  • Footprint optimized for high-volume use
  • Capacity handling up to 9.5 inches length
  • Stainless steel construction with corrosion resistance
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The Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs 9-1/2"L One-piece exemplifies commercial-grade utensil construction designed for professional kitchens and foodservice environments. Crafted from stainless steel with a black, non-skid PVC coated handle, this 9.5-inch utility tong offers durability and precision. Its one-piece design ensures strength and ease of sanitation, making it ideal for handling various food items. Suitable for high-volume restaurant, catering, or institution use, it provides reliable grip and food safety compliance for efficient workflow and hygienic operations.

The All Purpose Tongs features a stainless steel body with a one-piece construction that enhances durability under rigorous daily use. The non-skid PVC coated handle improves grip and user safety, while the 9-1/2" length provides optimal control during food handling. Its design supports seamless cleaning and maintenance, suitable for high-throughput settings like commercial kitchens or buffet lines. The tongs are engineered for dependable performance in food prep, serving, and plating workflows, promoting operational efficiency and sanitation compliance.

Ideal for medium-volume kitchens needing reliable, durable tongs for general food handling tasks.

The Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs are built with a stainless steel body featuring a size of 9.5 inches, suited for diverse food handling tasks in commercial settings. The handle is coated with non-skid PVC for safety and comfort, conforming to ergonomic standards. It requires no electrical components, relying solely on manual operation. The unit's construction ensures resistance to heat and corrosion, facilitating easy cleaning and sanitation. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches in length and constructed from durable stainless steel, this unit weighs around 0.2 pounds, optimizing ease of handling without sacrificing strength. Designed for hygienic food contact, it is compatible with standard cleaning routines and food safety practices. The black finish enhances its professional appearance, and the one-piece design promotes longevity and ease of maintenance.

Installation & Maintenance: Manual handling, dishwasher safe, easy disassembly for deep cleaning

Usage Compatibility: Suitable for hot and cold food handling, compatible with standard kitchen workflows

Workflow Flexibility: Ideal for general food prep, plating, and serving in busy commercial kitchens

Operational Considerations: Non-slip handle reduces fatigue during extended use

Cleaning Routine: Can be cleaned with standard commercial dishwashing procedures

A commercial utility tong is a handheld food service utensil crafted from durable materials such as stainless steel to facilitate handling a variety of food items efficiently. The Matfer 71696 utility tongs are designed for moderate-volume foodservice settings, featuring a 9.5-inch length and a one-piece construction to enhance strength, hygiene, and ease of cleaning. Used extensively in restaurants, catering, or institutional kitchens, these tongs offer reliable grip, ergonomic handling, and versatility for tasks such as picking up hot or cold foods, assembling dishes, and serving in demanding operational environments.

Designed for moderate throughput, the Matfer 71696 utility tongs deliver durable, restaurant-ready performance suitable for busy commercial kitchens. Built with corrosion-resistant stainless steel and a non-slip handle, it supports efficient food handling during prep and service. Ideal for restaurant, catering, and institutional kitchens, these tongs enable precise control and sanitation in high-use scenarios.

Compared to other utility tongs, the Matfer 71696 model offers superior stainless steel construction, a one-piece design for enhanced durability, and a non-skid PVC handle that improves ergonomic comfort. Its length and sturdy build support safe, efficient food handling in a range of commercial settings, while its ease of cleaning streamlines sanitation routines and reduces downtime between uses.

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Product Description

The Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs 9-1/2"L One-piece exemplifies commercial-grade utensil construction designed for professional kitchens and foodservice environments. Crafted from stainless steel with a black, non-skid PVC coated handle, this 9.5-inch utility tong offers durability and precision. Its one-piece design ensures strength and ease of sanitation, making it ideal for handling various food items. Suitable for high-volume restaurant, catering, or institution use, it provides reliable grip and food safety compliance for efficient workflow and hygienic operations.

Top Matfer 71696 Features

The All Purpose Tongs features a stainless steel body with a one-piece construction that enhances durability under rigorous daily use. The non-skid PVC coated handle improves grip and user safety, while the 9-1/2" length provides optimal control during food handling. Its design supports seamless cleaning and maintenance, suitable for high-throughput settings like commercial kitchens or buffet lines. The tongs are engineered for dependable performance in food prep, serving, and plating workflows, promoting operational efficiency and sanitation compliance.

  • Functionality: Robust grip with 9.5-inch length for versatile use
  • Durability: Stainless steel construction resistant to corrosion and wear
  • Ease-of-use: Non-skid PVC coated handle for comfortable handling
  • Maintenance: One-piece design simplifies cleaning and sanitation
  • Application fit: Suitable for handling hot, cold, or delicate foods in busy foodservice operations

Ideal for medium-volume kitchens needing reliable, durable tongs for general food handling tasks.

Matfer 71696 Technical Specs

The Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs are built with a stainless steel body featuring a size of 9.5 inches, suited for diverse food handling tasks in commercial settings. The handle is coated with non-skid PVC for safety and comfort, conforming to ergonomic standards. It requires no electrical components, relying solely on manual operation. The unit's construction ensures resistance to heat and corrosion, facilitating easy cleaning and sanitation. Measuring approximately 9.5 inches in length and constructed from durable stainless steel, this unit weighs around 0.2 pounds, optimizing ease of handling without sacrificing strength. Designed for hygienic food contact, it is compatible with standard cleaning routines and food safety practices. The black finish enhances its professional appearance, and the one-piece design promotes longevity and ease of maintenance.

  • Dimensions: 9.5 inches length
  • Material: Stainless steel with PVC-coated handle
  • Finish: Black
  • Construction: One-piece design for durability
  • Weight: Approximately 0.2 lbs
  • Temperature Resistance: Suitable for handling hot foods without deformation
  • Food Safety: Complies with standards for food contact and ease of cleaning

Installation & Maintenance: Manual handling, dishwasher safe, easy disassembly for deep cleaning

Usage Compatibility: Suitable for hot and cold food handling, compatible with standard kitchen workflows

Workflow Flexibility: Ideal for general food prep, plating, and serving in busy commercial kitchens

Operational Considerations: Non-slip handle reduces fatigue during extended use

Cleaning Routine: Can be cleaned with standard commercial dishwashing procedures

What is a commercial utility tongs?

A commercial utility tong is a handheld food service utensil crafted from durable materials such as stainless steel to facilitate handling a variety of food items efficiently. The Matfer 71696 utility tongs are designed for moderate-volume foodservice settings, featuring a 9.5-inch length and a one-piece construction to enhance strength, hygiene, and ease of cleaning. Used extensively in restaurants, catering, or institutional kitchens, these tongs offer reliable grip, ergonomic handling, and versatility for tasks such as picking up hot or cold foods, assembling dishes, and serving in demanding operational environments.

Top utility tongs for commercial foodservice environments

Designed for moderate throughput, the Matfer 71696 utility tongs deliver durable, restaurant-ready performance suitable for busy commercial kitchens. Built with corrosion-resistant stainless steel and a non-slip handle, it supports efficient food handling during prep and service. Ideal for restaurant, catering, and institutional kitchens, these tongs enable precise control and sanitation in high-use scenarios.

  • Operation Type — moderate-volume restaurant kitchens
  • Kitchen Setting — compact to large commercial foodservice spaces
  • Foodservice Category — general food prep and plating utensils
  • Workload Qualification — medium throughput for routine tasks
  • Use Case — handling hot and cold foods with hygiene and ease

Why Choose Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs

Compared to other utility tongs, the Matfer 71696 model offers superior stainless steel construction, a one-piece design for enhanced durability, and a non-skid PVC handle that improves ergonomic comfort. Its length and sturdy build support safe, efficient food handling in a range of commercial settings, while its ease of cleaning streamlines sanitation routines and reduces downtime between uses.

  • Compact footprint with a 9.5-inch length for versatile use
  • One-piece stainless steel design for long-term durability
  • Restaurant-grade non-skid PVC handle for safety and comfort
  • Corrosion-resistant material suitable for daily commercial use
  • Simple cleaning process compatible with dishwashing protocols

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Matfer 71696 All Purpose Tongs 9-1/2"L One-piece
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Matfer 71696 9-1/2 Inch All Purpose Tongs One-piece Non-skid PVC Coated Black Stainless Steel

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