The DestroyIt 3104 Cross Cut Shredder from MBM is a great heavy duty, high volume, centralized office shredder designed to shred large amounts of material daily. The DestroyIt 3103 Cross Cut Shredder features a "SPS" (Safety Protection System) package with a electronically controlled, transparent safety shield in the feed opening. It also includes an "Easy Switch" control element that uses color codes and back-lit symbols to indicate operational status. The Destroyit 3104 will automatically stop when your shred bag is full or when the cabinet door is opened. It also has an automatic reverse and stop in case of paper jam. The Destroyit 3104 Cross Cut Shredder has double protection against overheating, automatic start and stop controlled by a photo cell, high quality hardened steel cutting shafts that accept staples, paper clips and credit cards. All Destroyit shredders have a lifetime Manufacturer's Warranty on Cross Cut and Cross Cut shafts and wheels. All other parts have a 1 year Manufacturer's Warranty (excluding wearables).
Product Details
Quiet and powerful single phase motor (1 maximum horsepower) rated for continuous operation
Fully enclosed, dust proof gearbox housing
High quality wooden cabinet mounted on casters
Pull-out bag frame mechanism mounted on rollers for easy replacement of disposable shred bags
37 Gallon Bin Capacity
Specifications
Particle Size : 3/16" x 1-1/2"
Sheet Capacity: 22-25 sheets
Shred Speed: 18 ft / min.
Security Level: P-4 (Old Level 3)
Feed Opening: 12"
Max. Horsepower: 1
Dimensions: 18 1/2" D x 21" W x 36 1/2" H
Manufacturer's Warranty:
lifetime limited Manufacturer's Warranty on cutting shafts and wheels
3 year limited Manufacturer's Warranty on all other parts, excluding wearables
98 day limited Manufacturer's Warranty on labor or exchange at MBM's discretion
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MBM Corporation presents the DestroyIt 3104 Centralized Office Model Business Shredder with automatic function and a 12 inch feed opening. Our innovative easy switch control element ensures simple and intuitive operation. The quiet, powerful 1 hp single-phase motor with a twin-drive system provides a shred capacity of up to 30 sheets in the strip-cut version and up to 25 sheets in the cross-cut. Any strip or cross-cut version is suitable for the destruction of CDs and DVDs. The ECC Electronic Capacity Control indicator ensures continuous and efficient shredding. Our precision cutting shafts are constructed entirely of high-grade hardened steel and are backed by a lifetime warranty. Safety features include an electronically controlled transparent safety shield in the feed opening. It is part of the SPS safety package which sets the standard when it comes to operational safety. With up to 32 gallons of shred volume, our high quality shred bin allows for neat and easy shred emptying. The 3104 also comes with an environment friendly energy saving mode. DestroyIt - Quality Made in Germany.
MBM DestroyIt 3104 Cross Cut Paper Shredder Review
One of many choices of office shredders is the MBM Destroyit 3104 Cross Cut Paper Shredder. Designed as a central office shredder for high use, the 3104 boasts of high quality hardened steel blades backed by a lifetime warranty. Convenience and ease of use is given with the many safety and automatic features on this device. Let's take a closer look.
Strengths:
The steel cutting shafts are driven by a powerful single phase motor which is double protected against overheating. It is rated for continuous operation use, meaning your shredder won't need downtime to rest after long periods of use. The gearbox is encapsulated in a dustproof housing to help avoid corrosion. All these work to ensure your machine stays in top running condition.
The 3104 comes with a Safety Protection System installed. A clear safety guard covers the feed entry, preventing ties and other objects from getting caught in the blades. Once paper is inserted into the opening, a photo cell controlled on/off activates the blades. An "Easy Switch" includes three operations on one control for convenient use: stand-by, stop, and reverse. Stop is triggered when the shred bag is full, the cabinet is ajar, or if there is a jam. If a paper jam occurs, the auto reverse feeds paper back out to the user, helping to unclog the blades. An energy saving mode kicks in after one hour of inactivity, powering the device down to a sleep mode to conserve electricity.
A wide 12 inch opening can handle up to 18 sheets at once, including credit cards and CDs. The cross cutting mechanism devours the documents as fast as 27 feet per minute, quickly destroying your shredding pile. The remnants are merely 3/16 inch by 1-1/2 inch and rate a level 3 security, small enough to keep most information safe.
The shreds fall into a 37 gallon disposable shred bag, suspended from a pull-out bag frame on rollers for easy removal. The container is located inside a high quality wooden cabinet mounted on casters for easy mobility. Acting as a noise reducer, the wood absorbs sound from the motor to give you a quieter working environment.
Weaknesses:
This device only accepts 15-18 sheets at once. For smaller to medium offices, this combined with a shredding speed of 27 feet per minute is more than adequate to handle their needs. However, businesses requiring higher volumes of shredding should look at some of MBM's models with larger capacities and faster shredding rates.
The shreds created only earn a level 3 security rating. Many offices don't require a higher security level and this device would be ideal for them. If your office has more sensitive material to dispose of, you may want to check out one of MBM's Super Micro Cut models.
The 3104 Cross Cut shredder by MBM Destroyit is an excellent choice for a central office shredder. Ease of use is delivered by the myriad automatic and safety features. Small shreds made by heavy duty steel blades keep your information secure. And a warranty offers peace of mind. The 3104 Cross Cut is one device to seriously consider as your next office shredder.
