Intimus S-407 Strip Cut Shredder

Staff Review

Intimus S-407 Strip Cut Shredder Review

Nicknamed the “Bull” of paper shredders, the Intimus S-407 Strip Cut is built for heavy duty use.  Large capacities and a powerful motor make this machine ready for the high volume shredding needs of any warehouse or industry.  It is reliable, durable, and versatile.  Here is a more in-depth look at the S-407 Strip Cut Shredder.

Strengths:

• The motor is built to be maintenance free and utilizes a sturdy chain drive system.  It is rated for continuous duty and therefore is capable of shredding all day.  Unlike smaller shredders, this one won’t need a cool down period after a short time of heavy use.  This saves you from waiting idly while your shredder readies itself.
• A key lock protects the entire device, allowing it to be turned on only when needed.  It is also completely safety featured to help prevent any accidental injuries from occurring.
• An innovative, self-adjusting torsion cutting system allows the swift destruction of staples and paperclips along with paper documents.  As many as 40 sheets can enter the blades at one time.  A wide 16 inch feed offers easy disposal of EDP and oversized documents.  Material is sliced as fast as 60 feet per minute, creating narrow, unreadable strips only ¼ inch wide.  With a capacity of 40 sheets at once and a shred rate of 60 feet per minute, even the largest shredding stacks will be disappear quickly.
• The pieces are collected in a voluminous shred bag offering 6.3 cubic feet of storage.  That equals about 43 gallons, more than enough to store a reasonable amount of waste before needing to be emptied.
• Two optional items could add functionality and versatility to your machine.  The first is a mobile stand.  This would allow an otherwise heavy machine to be wheeled around instead of toted on a dolly.  The other is an optional forms rack.  Two shelves would fit into the front of the device and provide storage for papers waiting to be shred or a continuous print out feeding into the machine.

Weaknesses:

• The ¼ inch strips only provide a level 2 security rating.  Things are still left illegible and this is fine for generic, all-purpose shredding.  We suspect most interested in this machine are looking more for capacity than security.  However, Intimus does offer higher security shredders with generous capacities if you have large quantities of sensitive material to destroy.
• This shredder weighs about 192 pounds when empty.  Without the optional mobile stand, it will be bulky and heavy to move.  We suggest springing for the stand for added mobility.  If not, be sure to use a dolly to help you move the machine.

If you need a high capacity industrial shredder, the Intimus S-407 is well-suited to meet your needs.  The powerful motor and sturdy blades are built to stand up to even the highest shredding needs.  A wide working width allows easy entry for all sizes of documents.  With optional add-ons for even more versatility, the S-407 is efficient and convenient.  We think this machine is a great choice for your next large capacity shredder.