Product Description
RND 550-00481 is a retractable safety box cutter built for high-frequency carton opening on warehouse and packing lines. SKU: YELLOW-CUTTER-RND-550-00481.
The blade is spring-loaded and retracts automatically the moment the trigger is released, cutting down exposed-blade time versus a fixed-blade knife — the main factor safety officers check when auditing packing-station tooling.
Key specs
- Mechanism: spring-loaded, auto-retracting blade on trigger release
- Body colour: bright yellow, for quick visual location on benches and tool boards
- Grip: ergonomic handle profile for repetitive, controlled cuts
- Form factor: compact, pouch-carryable utility knife
- Rated materials: cardboard, plastic wrap, strapping and other lightweight packaging media
Where it fits
Suited to distribution centres, warehouses, retail stockrooms and shipping/goods-out departments — anywhere operators are repeatedly opening cartons or trimming wrap and strapping through a shift. The retractable design still gives the user control over blade exposure during the cut, so it isn't a blunted or blade-guarded tool — it's a controlled-exposure fixed-utility-knife alternative.
Stock the RND 550-00481 alongside standard fixed-blade cutters where a site's risk assessment calls for auto-retracting blades at packing stations, rather than replacing every cutting tool on site.
Specifications
- Blade Length
- 90 mm
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the blade retract on its own?
Yes. The RND 550-00481 uses a spring-loaded mechanism that automatically retracts the blade when the trigger is released, reducing exposed-blade time when the cutter isn't actively cutting.
What materials can it cut?
It's suited to cardboard, plastic wrap, strapping and other lightweight packaging materials commonly handled in warehouse and logistics environments.
Why is the body bright yellow?
The high-visibility yellow body makes the cutter easier to locate on workbenches, packing stations and tool storage areas.
Is it fixed-blade or retractable?
It's a retractable utility knife, not a fixed-blade design — the user retains control over blade exposure during cutting, with the blade retracting automatically on release.
