Product Description
The GBC Shredmaster SC170 is a powerful personal paper shredder that is great for in home use or in the office. The SC170 Shredder strip-cuts 12 sheets into 1/4" shreds and has a unique, modern ergonomic design with an angled head that eliminates the need to pull the shredder out from under the desk. The Shredmaster SC170 also shreds staples, paper clips, and credit cards. The throat size is 8 3/4" and it features a 5.5 gallon basket with an integrated handle to facilitate easy disposal of shred waste. The basket window indicates when basket is full. Includes Auto On/Off and a built-in lock for extra protection against unintended use. Reverse mode quickly clears jams and overloads. The GBC Shredmaster SC170 comes with a limited two-year warranty on parts and labor warranty. Limited five-year warranty on cutters.
Product Details
- Strip-cuts 12 sheets into 1/4" shreds.
- Unique ergonomic design for easy access for personal/home office shredding.
- Integrated handle on shredder head provides easy emptying of shred waste from 5.5 gallon bin.
- Shreds staples, paper clips and credit cards.
- Built-in lock provides protection from unintended use.
- Basket window indicates when basket is full.
- Auto On/Off and Reverse mode clears jams.
- 2 Year Manufacturer warranty on parts/labor and limited five-year warranty on cutters.
- Unit: 19.5" H x 13.8" W x 9.5" D.
- GBC Part Number: 1757250 , G1757250
- Primary UPC: 033816030992
Staff Review
GBC Shredmaster SC170 Strip-Cut Paper Shredder Review
Shredders are becoming more and more indispensable today as identity theft is rampant in our society. A great personal security device is the GBC Shredmaster SC170. Small enough to sit under your desk, you can immediately destroy confidential material without leaving your office. Designed for light use by one or two users, the SC170 offers quick, convenient shredding that is also safe for use around children. Here is a closer look at this machine.
Strengths:
- Petite dimensions allow this device to store neatly under your desk for ready access. The ergonomic design provides an angled head, eradicating the need to pull the shredder out every time you need to use it.
- GBC took safety into consideration when they designed this machine. It features a built-in safety lock that prevents unintentional use, such as by a curious child or pet. This helps to keep your office injury-free.
- Use is simplified by automatic features. Inserted items activate the blades to begin shredding. The cutting shafts automatically shut-off once materials are through. A visual display panel indicates if the power is on, the bag is full, the door is ajar, or there is an overload. The automatic reverse mode helps to clear any jams that may occur. The powerful motor is equipped with a thermal cut off to prevent overheating.
- Up to 12 sheets can be fed into the 8.75″ throat opening. They can include staples, paperclips, and even credit cards for the convenient disposal of junk mail and other unneeded items. Items shred as fast as 10 feet per minute, swiftly destroying any personal information. The narrow, unreadable strips that remain are ¼” wide and provide a level 2 security rating.
- A window on the built-in waste basket displays the amount of shreds collected. When the 5.5 gallon bin is full, an integrated handle on the top of the shredder head provides easy removal for discarding the shred bag.
- GBC provides a two year warranty on parts and labor for this product. The cutters are covered by a limited five year warranty.
Weaknesses:
- The illegible strips only earn a level 2 security rating. For most junk mail and generic office documents, such as memos and work orders, these pieces will keep everything secure. But if you need a safer way to dispose of personal or confidential information, a cross cut machine is the way to go. The next model up, the CC175, offers higher security without a huge price jump.
- Since this shredder is designed for low volume use, it doesn’t offer continuous operation. This means that after a short period of use, it will need a cool down period to avoid overheating. Those needing a light use personal device probably won’t have a problem with this. But if you’re looking for a shredder to share between more than a few people, GBC also offers small office shredders for multiple users.
For home or small office use, the GBC Shredmaster SC170 is a perfect system. Automatic features often reserved for larger machines provide uncomplicated use on this personal shredder. Compact design allows convenient under desk storage. The GBC SC170 is an excellent choice for your next personal shredder.
