Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed Shredder
After pulling out our microscope and taking a closer look, the Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed Shredder has proved to be a worthy machine. It’s a fairly versatile machine with a not-too-crazy price tag either (but remember you can often get a better deal if you call or email :-) Overall we’d recommend this machine but I suggest that you take a look at the specs yourself.
Security
This is the second lowest level of security available rated at a 2. This strip-cut shredder is a tad better than a level 1 machine but not a whole lot. If you are really concerned about the information on your documents then we highly recommend that you start looking at some of the cross-cut machines. The one benefit of the strip-cut machine is that you can shred faster and more pages per pass. Just make sure that you are choosing the right security level for your needs. http://www.buy-
Shredable Material
The Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed 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 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 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.
Bin Size
The Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed Shredder sports a hefty 33.6 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!
Auto Oiler
With an Optional Auto-Oiler available on this machine we highly recommend that you get it pre-installed. The machine is pre-wired to accept an oiler so all the manufacturer has to do is hook it up properly and you’ll never have to worry about messy oil again. Automatically oiling your machine takes the guess-work out of maintenance and will most likely increase the life of your machine.
Price
With an MSRP of $4,476.00 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.
Warranty
The 3 years parts and labor - Lifetime on cutters on the Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed Shredder is one of the best in the industry so rest assured that you are covered. Just make sure that you oil your machine and avoid inserting any foreign object in the cutting heads and you’ll be just fine!
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
The "all-round" office shredder with a special feeder for continuous computer stationary of all sizes. Security: Level 2, working width: 16", cutting speed: 27.5 feet per min, automatic, via light barrier, auto Reverse when over loaded and reversed. "Ready" indicator LEDs for paper jam, bin full and door open, dustproof enclosure- mounted on rollers for flexible use.
So as I mentioned before, we think that the Olympia 1600 High Speed High Speed Shredder is a worthy competitor and deserves a second look. If you have more specific questions I didn’t answer here, feel free to give us a call and we’d be happy to help you out. I also wanted to remind you that real-world conditions do not always produce the same results that you might expect from the listed specs. Happy Shredding!
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