Product Description
The new GBC Shredmaster GDHS7 is a high security medium duty super micro cut shredder designed for medium sized departments and small offices. The GDHS-7 has a 9.84 inch throat to easily handle both documents as well as staples, paper clips, and credit cards. The Shredmaster GDHS7 shreds documents into super micro-cut pieces that are 1/32" x 4/9" for a level 5 security level. It can shred up to 7 sheets of paper at a time and can shred for up to 15 minutes at a time before needing time to cool down. The GDHS7 is the highest security model in GBC's Jam Free line of paper shredders and is mounted on casters to provide easy mobility within your office.
Product Details
- 1/32" x 4/9" Super Micro Cut Pieces
- Security Level 5 for Ultimate Security
- Maximum 7 Sheets of paper in single pass
- Shreds at speeds of 16 feet per minute
- Shreds staples, paper clips and credit cards
- 13 gallon shred cabinet capacity for fewer bag changes
- Casters provide easy mobility
- 2 Year Manufacturer Warranty on parts/labor, 20 Year Warranty on Cutters.
- Uses GBC 1765010 Shredder Bags
- 15 minute on / 20 minute off shredding
- Product Dimensions: 26.6" H x 18.9" W x 14.6" D
- List Price: $2,299.99
- GBC Part Number: 1770080 , G1770080
- Primary UPC: 033816095991
Staff Review
GBC Shredmaster GDHS7 Jam Free Super Micro-Cut Paper Shredder Review
In today’s world, you can’t be too careful with private information, whether business or personal. That’s why GBC created the Shredmaster GDHS7 Super Micro-Cut Paper Shredder. Offering high security, this medium duty shredder will keep even the most confidential material secure while still providing the automatic and Jam Free features GBC is known for. Here is a closer look at the strengths and weaknesses of this high security device.
Strengths:
- The biggest strength of this machine is the Super Micro-Cut blades. Full size documents are obliterated into tiny pieces only 1/32″ x 7/16″ in size. These miniscule particles are small enough to earn a level 5 security rating. This complies with Department of Defense standards for document destruction, making this device ideal for military, federal, state, and local government use. Your most sensitive and top secret documents will be securely destroyed by this machine.
- Simple operation starts with the automatic on and off. As you slide items into the feed, the blades begin shredding as needed, then stop when finished. Jam Free technology aids in the prevention of paper jams by alerting the user to overfed paper. If too many items are in the feed, the intuitive mechanism causes the throat to glow red and shuts off the blades. Simply remove the excess material to continue shredding. If an actual jam occurs, the automatic reverse unclogs the blades and feeds the paper back out to the user.
- The wide 9.84 inch feed opening can take in up to seven sheets at once. Powerful blades dice up documents as fast as 16 feet per minute. The paper confetti that remains drifts down into a spacious 13 gallon waste bin. This is large enough to allow a reasonable amount of shredding before needing to be emptied while still being a manageable size.
- GBC guarantees this product with a two year warranty, which includes on-site service. The cutting cylinders carry a one year warranty.
Weaknesses:
- Weighing 79 pounds when empty, this machine is fairly hefty to carry around. The casters on the bottom provide simple mobility, allowing it to be rolled from one location to another. Most users aren’t likely to have much of a problem with this.
- As with many smaller machines, this one doesn’t offer continuous use. However, it does offer a longer run time of 15 minutes and only needs a 20 minute cool down period. For moderate use, this won’t cause a problem. But offices with heavier shredding needs may prefer a machine rated to run all day, such as the GDHS713.
- The blades won’t shred credit cards or CDs. This is normal with very high security devices. GBC does offer level 4 security shredders that can destroy both credit cards and CDs.
As you can see, the GDHS7 is a high security device perfect for the destruction of even the most sensitive materials. Any agency or office needing extremely secure disposal of privileged information will benefit from this machine. It is also highly convenient to use, thanks to the automatic features and Jam Free technology. We definitely recommend the Shredmaster GDHS7 for your next high security shredder.
