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Safety knife extra safe Basic Hood disposable PHC RSC 432

Art. no. U031

At a glance

  • high protection against cut injuries 
  • fully automatic blade guard
  • WITHOUT blade change
  • for right- and left-handed users
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6.66€ net · excl. VAT

Prices in EUR, net – for business customers only. Shipping: €14 flat rate within Europe, free of charge from €300 goods value (Shipping costs, in German) · Delivery time on request

Quantity discountnet / pc.
from 20 pcs. (−3 %)6.46€
from 50 pcs. (−6 %)6.26€

RSC432 Basic Hood – blade guard for food & pharma

wide blade opening | stainless steel blade | NSF-certified

In the hectic everyday routine of food processing, every second counts – and yet nothing may be risked when it comes to safety. The RSC432 Basic Hood from PHC protects its blade with safety level 2: a fully automatic blade guard only releases the blade during the cut and then moves back in front of it by itself. The slider sits on three sides of the handle, so that left- and right-handed users can operate the knife without conversion equally well – with no adjustment between shifts or workstations. This makes the knife particularly suitable for safety officers and those responsible in food processing who need quick, safe access without any setting-up work. More safety knives compared: Safety knives overview.

Highlights

  • Very high safety: fully automatic blade guard (safety level 2)
  • Good view of the cutting point: wide opening at the front of the housing clearly shows the blade and the cut edge
  • Equally good for left- and right-handed users: slider on three sides of the handle, no conversion needed
  • Stainless blade: stainless steel blade insensitive to moisture, dishwasher-safe
  • Certified for food & pharma: NSF certification safeguards use in production and processing

Applications & cutting materials

Which materials is this knife made for — and where does it reach its limits?

Ideal for cartons and food processing

Corrugated board & cardboard — Safety knife extra safe Basic Hood disposable PHC RSC 432 im Einsatz

Corrugated board & cardboard

Single- to triple-wall corrugated board can be cut through in a controlled and clean way.

Adhesive tape — Safety knife extra safe Basic Hood disposable PHC RSC 432 im Einsatz

Adhesive tape

You open sealed cartons precisely along the adhesive tape without scoring the goods underneath.

Food processing — Safety knife extra safe Basic Hood disposable PHC RSC 432 im Einsatz

Food processing

The transparent protective cap and conspicuous colour keep the blade clearly visible even in hectic processing operations.

Particularly suitable
Cardboard – lids/flaps
Cardboard – lids/flaps
Stretch film
Stretch film
Strapping
Strapping
Suitable
Opening film/paper sacks
Opening film/paper sacks
Adhesive tape
Adhesive tape
Rubber
Rubber
Not suitable Polystyrene (EPS)

Knife know-how

Not every safety knife is built the same – and you only notice it when it matters in everyday use. In the knife know-how section we show you at a glance how the RSC432 Basic Hood performs in the most important respects: from the safety mechanism and grip quality to blade performance. This lets you judge whether it suits your application. If you have questions about the choice, we are happy to advise you personally.

3 Fully shielded blade
2 Fully automatic blade retraction / protection
1 Automatic blade retraction
0 No additional safety
Safety level 2 · Scale 0–3

Fully automatic blade guard — a protective slider covers the blade automatically outside the cutting process; the cutting edge itself remains just as sharp.

All safety levels explained →
Further safety features Wide housing openingTape slitter
Cutting depth
10

Adjustable cutting depth: no.

Housing
PlasticPA

Plastic (PP/PA) — light and cost-efficient, for occasional to regular use.

Further features
Knife type: safety knife
Safety knives are designed for continuous professional use — usually with an automatic or manual blade guard that prevents cuts when the knife is not in use. The standard choice in logistics, retail and production.
Ergonomics: ergonomic design
Ergonomic design — the handle shape is designed around the hand position when cutting and reduces fatigue with repeated use.
Ergonomics: left- and right-handed
Left- and right-handed — can be used with either hand, with or without conversion depending on the model, equally suitable for left- and right-handed users.
Ergonomics: smooth-running slider
Smooth-running slider — operates with little effort, noticeably more comfortable with frequent use.
Weight: < 50 g
< 50 g — featherlight, practically unnoticeable when carried all day, for example on the belt or in the hand. This model weighs 31 g.
Material: stainless steel
Stainless steel does not rust and is insensitive to moisture — the right choice for wet areas, food production or outdoor use. Slightly shorter edge life than carbon steel.
Coating: uncoated
Uncoated — constant basic sharpness without coating wear, cost-efficient and proven. The most economical choice for standard applications.
Sharpness: high initial sharpness
High initial sharpness — especially sharp from the first cut, ideal when maximum cutting performance is needed immediately.
Sharpness: long edge life
Long edge life — much longer service life until the next blade change than standard blades. Reduces change intervals and blade consumption in intensive use.
Blade safety: without snap-off segments
Without snap-off segments — continuous blade without predetermined breaking points, no risk of a segment breaking off uncontrolled.
Blade safety: rounded tip
Rounded tip — prevents puncture injuries without limiting the cutting performance of the blade edge. Particularly relevant for overhead or blind work.
Blade safety: few mounting holes
Few mounting holes — fewer blade mounting holes mean fewer predetermined breaking points under lateral force, and a lower risk of uncontrolled breakage.

Technical data

Safety level
Level 2
Handle material
PA
Blade type
Special blade (pointed/straight) stainless steel
Max. cutting depth (mm)
10
Blade change
No
Suitable for left-handed users
Yes
Eyelet
Yes
Dimensions (L×W×H) mm
142 × 24 × 35
Weight (g)
31
Packaging unit
1 in a poly bag
Certificate
NSF
Article number
U031
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Dimensions: 142 × 24 × 35 mm — illustration is an example
Weight 31 g
Featherweight Pro Heavy
Size
Mini Standard Very large

Downloads & blade change

All technical details of the RSC432 Basic Hood at a glance: the technical data sheet contains dimensions, blade specifications, blade change instructions and safety information – as a DIN A4 PDF to download.

U031 Technical data sheet

Technical data, blade change instructions and safety notes – DIN A4

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Blade change – how it works

  1. 1 No blade change possible – on this disposable knife the blade is permanently fitted and is not replaced. When the blade is dull, the entire knife is replaced.

Alternatives

If you would rather have a replaceable, metal-detectable solution instead of the fixed disposable blade, the U19MDP Ergocut and the H035MDP are two alternatives with safety level 1 and automatic blade retraction. Both are MDP detectable and are therefore also suitable for businesses with metal detection in the production line, but do without the higher safety level 2 of the RSC432 Basic Hood.

Accessories

Complement the RSC432 Basic Hood with matching accessories: collection boxes for dull blades, lanyards as a safety cord, cutting rulers for precise cuts and holsters for safe storage.

Collection boxes

Collection boxes

  • for dull blades
  • special closure
  • in 4 sizes
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Lanyards

Lanyards

  • “lanyard”
  • extra strong
  • up to 120 cm long
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Cutting rulers

Cutting rulers

  • with steel edge
  • high quality
  • with finger guard
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Holsters

Holsters

  • knife pouch
  • in 3 sizes
  • reinforced seams
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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the RSC432 Basic Hood – we answer them here in detail. If you have further questions, we are happy to help you personally: To the contact form

Can I change the blade on the RSC432 Basic Hood?
No, the RSC432 Basic Hood is designed as a disposable knife: the stainless steel blade is permanently fitted and cannot be replaced. This prevents a blade from being lost in the production process – when it is dull, the entire knife is replaced.
Is the RSC432 Basic Hood metal-detectable?
No, the RSC432 Basic Hood is not MDP detectable. Businesses with metal detection in production will find a detectable alternative with a similar safety focus in the U19MDP Ergocut or the H035MDP.
Is the RSC432 Basic Hood suitable for left-handed users?
Yes. The blade release slider sits on three sides of the handle, so left- and right-handed users can operate the knife equally well – with no conversion at all.
Which safety level does the RSC432 Basic Hood have?
The RSC432 Basic Hood reaches safety level 2: a fully automatic protective cap only releases the blade during the cut and then locks again by itself.

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