The Olympia 1702.1CPKG High Security Shredder appears to be a solid machine with very competitive specs relative to the competition. Used properly I'm not sure why you wouldn't have this machine for quite some time. Below we break down the individual specs.
Security
NSA Approved, this shredder sports level 6 security which shreds your paper into sand-like particles. You only need this level of security if you are working in or with the government. The downside to level 6 machines is that you can generally only do a few sheets per pass and the cutting heads are more prone to damage from staples or paper clips so you should always remove them to prolong the life of your machine. If you don't need this level of security we recommend you jusm to a level 3 or 4.
Shredable Material
The Olympia 1702.1CPKG High Security Shredder can shred Paper. If you need to be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at a larger machine and/or look for something with a little bit lower security (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machine shreds something other than paper).
Continuous Motor
This shredder is not rated for continuous use. That simply means that you will have to shut the machine down after a certain period of time to let it cool off. Now don't let this scare you away because most people will never reach that point unless they just sit down and start shredding and shredding and shredding. If you plan on doing all your shredding at one sitting then it is highly recommended that you get a machine with a continuous duty motor, otherwise you're just fine.
Bin Size
The Olympia 1702.1CPKG High Security Shredder sports a hefty 46 gallon bin. We know that you're not messing around when you get up in this size. You'll be able to go quite some time before you have to actually empty that thing out. Fill up your machine, skip the gym and just carry the full bag around the office all day!
Throat Size
A 16 inch throat means that you can fit just about anything into this bad boy. Gone are the days of folding your oversized paper or crumpling and jamming your machine with regular-sized paper. This guy gets 2 thumbs up for the often underestimated large throat size.
Auto Oiler
This machine gets a huge bonus for having the automatic oiler already installed. This means that you don't have to worry about oiling the machine or figuring out who oiled it last. It is a fact that well oiled cutting heads will prolong the life of your machine. All you have to worry about is changing the oil in the reservoir and you're good-to-go.
Price
With an MSRP of $13,512.50 this shredder is not the cheapest around but remember to NEVER pay the full amount. You can find discounts of up to 50% off if you look around on the web.
About the Manufacturer
Martin Yale Industries is a US manufacturer of office and mailroom equipment designed to make work life more productive and secure. Founded in 1940, Martin Yale has over 68 years of experience designing, engineering, and manufacturing quality products for the office.
Manufacturer Jargon
FREE Oiler and FREE Bags and Oil, The new high security 1702.1CPKG shredder from Olympia offers uncompromising data protection with powerhouse performance. It's efficient. It's reliable. It's Olympia. Responsibility for data protection cannot be delegated. Misuse of expired data media creates embarrassing and costly situations. If personal data is involved, Data Protection Laws protect the injured party and the offender will be punished. If company data is exposed, confidence, profits and possibly jobs are jeopardized. An Intimus High Security shredder is the answer for effective protection of personal and business interests.
I hope that our break-down here has helped you make your decision on the Olympia 1702.1CPKG High Security Shredder. We are always available to answer more specific questions that you might have, so don't hesitate to give us a call. As always, remember that the manufacturer stated specs do not always match up to the real-world performance that you get from the machine so keep this in mind when deciding on what to buy.
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