TR-310 A3 Sliding Rotary Cutter

A sliding cutter, also known as a sliding blade cutter or sliding paper cutter, is a tool primarily used for cutting paper and other thin materials with precision and efficiency. It is commonly found in offices, print shops, craft studios, and other environments where paper cutting is a frequent task. Unlike the normal rotary cutters using a straight edge cutter, sliding cutters can also be equipped with a self-sharpening rotary cutter head. These are the more robust and durable rotary cutters that are available.

The cutter mainly consisted of a solid metal base, which provides a stable surface for placing the material to be cut. It may have measurement markings and alignment guides to assist with accurate cutting.

In addition, a horizontal track or rail is mounted on the base of the cutter. This track serves as a guide for the cutting blade, ensuring straight and precise cuts. The blade moves along this track during the cutting process.

The cutting blade of a sliding cutter is typically made of sharp steel or other durable materials capable of cleanly slicing through paper and other materials. It is usually straight and has a sharp edge along one side. The better ones are equipped with a rotary cutter head.

The cutting blade is attached to a handle or blade holder that allows the user to manually slide the blade along the track. The handle is ergonomically designed for comfortable grip and control during cutting.

The sliding cutters are equipped with safety features to prevent accidental blade exposure. These may include blade guards or locking mechanisms that secure the blade in place when not in use.

Overall, sliding cutters are efficient and reliable tools for achieving straight, clean cuts in paper and other thin materials. They are essential equipment in many workplaces and creative environments where accurate cutting is essential.

Our TR-310 rotary cutter is an ABS-based/metallic combination sliding rotary cutter with strong ABS support structure and a metal-based platform for cutting. This is an A3 size rotary cutter.

The base platform which is metallic is held at both ends by a gigantic ABS block which also form the platform stand as well. The sliding bar where the rotary cutter head is held in place also by these 2 ABS blocks. The paper guide bar is also held in by the ABS block.

Cutting is easy - slide in the paper and move the rotary head across the metal bar to cut the paper.

Technical Data:

• ABS-base/ Metal platform with printed grid sizes on top of metal surface
• Rotary cutting blade
• Can trim up to 8-10 sheets of 80gsm woodfree paper
• 42.0cm cutting length maximum
• Cutter dimension: 570mm x 192mm x 62mm
• Nett weight: 1080grams
• Transparent hold down bar to aid paper hold-down during cutting
• Packed in a plastic bag and inside a cardbox
• Packing: 1pc/bx; 6pcs/ctn

NOTE: Rotary cutter head is replaceable. We do carry the spare cutter head housing assembly (to be purchased separately).