MBM Destroyit 3103 Strip Cut Paper Shredder - DSH0311

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MBM Destroyit 3103 Strip Cut Paper Shredder – DSH0311 Review

For a heavy duty centralized office shredder, the MBM Destroyit 3103 Strip Cut Paper Shredder is a great choice. Hardened steel blades backed by a lifetime warranty rapidly slice large amounts of documents all day long. Safety and automatic features make the 3103 easy and convenient to use. The high quality wooden cabinet housing the machine is mounted on casters for easy mobility. Let’s take a closer look at the 3103.

Strengths:

• Built for high volume continuous use, the powerful single phase motor is double protected against overheating, saving you from potential costly repairs. A sturdy twin drive system has a durable gearbox housed in a fully enclosed dustproof casing to prevent corrosion. Both of these features work together to keep your shredder in optimal working condition.
• The wide 12 inch opening is controlled by a photo cell that senses when paper is inserted into the device and begins shredding immediately. An “Easy Switch” powers three functions in one button. The stand-by, stop, and reverse operations each have a backlit symbol, utilized by the device to indicate its status. The automated off kicks in when it senses a full shred bag, an open cabinet, or a paper jam. Reverse is triggered by a jam, helping to unclog the blades by feeding paper back out to the user. An automatic energy saving mode is activated after one hour of inactivity, conserving electricity.
• A wide 12 inch paper feed accepts up to 24 sheets at once and shreds them as fast as 30 feet per minute. Staples, paperclips, credit cards and CDs can all go into the device. The blades themselves are made of high quality, hardened steel and are backed by a lifetime warranty. The rest of the unit carries a one year warranty (excluding wearables).
• The ¼ inch strips are deposited into a 37 gallon shred bag. The bag sits on a pull-out frame on rollers for easy disposal. A wooden cabinet houses the shred bag and acts as a noise reducer by absorbing sound from the motor, giving you a quieter shredding experience.

Weaknesses:

• The strips created only offer a level 2 security rating. For general office shredding, this keeps most documents secure. Those needing a higher security rating may be interested in this model in a cross cut version, which provides a level 3 security. MBM also offers models with as high as a level 6 security rating.
• Handling 24 sheets at 30 feet per minute is an acceptable capacity for most offices. If your office has an extremely high shredding volume, this may prove to be slow for you. MBM does provide faster models with a larger capacity.

All in all, this is an excellent centralized office shredder. It will quickly dispose of your low security documents. Use of this device is simple and uncomplicated, thanks to the many automatic features. A lifetime warranty on the blades guarantees reliability. The MBM Destroyit 3103 is one shredder you should definitely consider for your next low security central office shredding needs.