HSM 5080cc Shredder/Baler Combo
We recently took a look at the HSM 5080cc Shredder/Baler Combo. Overall the machine is quite nice but I’ll let you be the judge after you see the pros and cons below. Always remember that the stated specs of a machine do not always translate precisely to a real-world environment. http://www.buy-
Security
At a level 3 security, this cross-cut shredder gets the job done. Although there are higher levels of security, a level 3 machine provides a sufficiently small cut size to put your identity theft worries to bed. We also like the cross-cut because it takes up much less space which means that you won’t have to empty your bin as frequently as you would with a strip-cut machine. There is really no reason to jump up to a level 4 machine unless you have some ultra-sensitive documents you need destroyed.
Shredable Material
The HSM 5080cc Shredder/Baler Combo can shred CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs, Floppy Disks, Paper, Paper Clips, Staples. 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 rated for continuous operation. That means that theoretically you could shred all day long and the machine would not have to shut-down to cool off. Remember that results may vary under real-world operating conditions and things such as the temperature of the room will affect the ability of this motor to stay cool and continue to shred. We give this machine 2 pats on the back for being rated continuous duty and we know that you’ll appreciate this feature in due time.
Throat Size
A 19.7 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 does not come with an auto-oiler and does not have the option to have one installed. Although automatic oilers are not necessary to maintain your machine, they do take the guess-work out of maintenance. Don’t hold it against the machine though as you can easily oil the machine yourself on regular intervals.
Price
The MSRP is $83,863.00 but you can find it for much less online if you look around. Don’t let the price deter you until you do a little bit of comparison shopping first.
About the Manufacturer
HSM products are specifically designed to meet the needs of end consumers across all market segments. This includes our full line of German engineered and manufactured products, as well as, our value line of products specifically tailored to meet the needs of the small and SOHO market. Our specialty products include an impressive range of optical and digital media destruction products providing a complete end to end solution to your security and destruction needs.
Manufacturer Jargon
The HSM 5080CC Shredder/Baler combo includes the HSM FA500.2 Industrial Shredder and the HSM K80 Industrial Baler. The HSM 5080cc handles many types of materials including computer printouts, entire file folders-complete with staples, paper or binder clips, carbon tape casettes and complete 3-ring binders, as well as other multimedia. Photoelectric cell for automatic control of the bale pressing process. This one also includes a manual pump oiler and 2 rolls of strapping.
I hope that our break-down here has helped you make your decision on the HSM 5080cc Shredder/Baler Combo. 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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