Olympia 1400.1C High Security Shredder
We recently took a look at the Olympia 1400.1C High Security Shredder. 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
This level 5 shredder is nearly unmatched when it comes to shred size. Level 5 was previously the highest shred level until the NSA adopted the new spec for high-security shredding at a level 6. This machine will absolutely shred your sensitive documents to an unrecognizable state. If you are buying this machine you are most likely involved with the government or government contracting. If you are not, we recommend that you save a little bit of money by looking at a level 3 or 4 machine.
Shredable Material
The Olympia 1400.1C 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
With a 11.2 gallon bin, the Olympia 1400.1C High Security Shredder can hold a bit more shred than the smallest machines out there, but you’ll still be finding yourself emptying the bin fairly frequently. It is great if you need something to fit in a smaller space, but if you shred frequently we recommend jumping up in bin size.
Throat Size
The 9.5 inch throat on this machine gives you a little bit of breathing room when you’re shredding regular size paper and the option to shred a few odd shaped things. If you really have large paper, then you’ll need to look at machine with something larger than a 10” throat.
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 $3,303.95 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
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
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 1400.1C 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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