Paper shredders have become very popular office machines and they are now as common as photocopiers thanks to the increased need for privacy. Just about every office in America has a paper shredder now and for those large offices that need a large shredder that multiple people can use, a commercial grade shredder is often the way to go. One of these large shredders is the GBC ShredMaster GLHS9, a true workhorse that offers a very high degree of security even though it does have a couple of small flaws. Here are the GLHS9 s strengths and weaknesses so you can decide if this is the best device for your office s needs.
Strengths:
* This is a machine that offers a very high level of security. It has been given a Level 5 security rating (the highest possible is 6), so it s ideal for the destruction of very private documents, including medical records, personnel data, financial information, and more. This is a super micro cut shredder that will produce bits of paper measuring 1/30 x 4/9 so your information cannot be stolen by identity thieves and other criminals.
* The GLHS9 can destroy materials other than paper. For one thing, it can destroy CD s and DVD s, which is fantastic since so much data is now stored on these kinds of discs. This device will also dispose of credit/debt cards (a must have feature in the war on identity theft) and it can also chew up paper fasteners such as staples so you won t have to waste time pulling them out of your documents before feeding them into the shredder. There are even separate feed openings for paper and CD s/DVD s. (The throat for paper documents is 9 inches wide.)
* This product has a shredding capacity of 9 sheets per pass which will be perfectly adequate for a lot of users. It has the ability to shred up to 16 feet of material in a single minute.
* The GLHS9 has an incredibly large waste compartment that can store up to 30 gallons of material. The compartment is in a pull out drawer for easy access and waste disposal.
* This unit has a continuous duty motor that will shred non stop if needed. It s been designed so it won t overheat even after a lot of use, which will also ensure the machine doesn t require costly repairs or maintenance. Also, the device has an automatic start feature, as well as a reverse mode that will engage in the event of a jam or overfeed. The bottom of the unit is outfitted with casters for easy transport.
* Each unit has a two year parts and labor warranty, as well as one year s worth of coverage on the blades. An on site maintenance agreement is also available.
Weaknesses:
* Although a 9 sheet shredding capability is respectable, it s not outstanding. However, the higher level of security a machine has, the less likely it is to handle more paper in a single pass, unfortunately.
* This is obviously not a product that can be stowed away under an employee s workstation. It s 35 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, so it will take up a fair amount of space, even in a common area, such as a printer room.
* Since the GLHS9 is a commercial grade machine that offers a lot of security, it has a price to match. Still, the features and security offered by this machine are worth considering if you are in the market for a large high security shredder.
As you can see, some people might find the shredding capacity to be a drawback to this device, and the price may very well make this machine unattainable for some. But overall, the GBC ShredMaster GLHS9 is a great commercial grade shredder if that s what your office is looking for.
Author Resource:-
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.
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