Sterling 590-1 18mm All-Metal Screw-Lock Snap-Off Cutter
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The Sterling 590-1 is a silver all-metal screw-lock cutter for 18mm snap-off blades, with a die cast body, an extra thick stainless steel insert and a snapper for removing used blades (manufacturer-stated).
Sterling describes a strong screw-lock mechanism, a rubber grip on the back that reduces slipping, and a snapper supplied for safe removal of used blades (manufacturer-stated).
The Sterling catalogue lists 590-1 as carded, with a box quantity of 12 and a carton quantity of 120. Sterling states that its 18mm snap-off blade 201 suits all 18mm snap cutters (catalogue page 144).
Where this product is used
- Opening cartons and cutting packaging
- Cutting sheet material
- General cutting in the workshop, warehouse and on site
Features
- 18mm snap-off blade cutter with screw-lock mechanism (manufacturer-stated)
- All-metal die cast body (manufacturer-stated)
- Extra thick stainless steel insert (manufacturer-stated)
- Rubber grip on the back reduces slipping (manufacturer-stated)
- Snapper supplied for safe removal of used blades (manufacturer-stated)
Key specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Blade width | 18mm (manufacturer-stated) |
| Colour | Silver (manufacturer-stated) |
| Body | All-metal die cast (manufacturer-stated) |
| Locking | Screw-lock (manufacturer-stated) |
| Insert | Extra thick stainless steel (manufacturer-stated) |
| Grip | Rubber grip on the back (manufacturer-stated) |
| Supplied with | Snapper for removal of used blades (manufacturer-stated) |
| Packaging | Carded (manufacturer-stated) |
| Box quantity | 12 (manufacturer-stated) |
| Carton quantity | 120 (manufacturer-stated) |
Selecting the right option
Choose the cutter by blade width and locking style. This 18mm cutter locks the blade with a screw; the all-metal auto-lock model is the Sterling 690-1. Other 18mm screw-lock cutters include the Sterling 580-1 Zebra cutter and the Sterling 550-1 Deluxe cutter.
Related products
See also the Sterling 565-1 Ultra extra long 18mm screw-lock cutter and the Sterling 570-1 Rhino-Grip screw-lock cutter.
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