Thinking of Buying the SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media Shredder? Here’s our Take

July 3, 2010 - PRLog -- We recently took a look at the SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media 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-sem-shredders.com/sem/sem-0201-omd-optical-media-shredder.html

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 SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media Shredder can shred Blu-ray Discs, CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs. 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 shave 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.

Bin Size
The SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media Shredder has a 30 gallon bin. We’re happy with this size because it will give you a bit more time between emptying your bin. Although the size may make it difficult to fit this shredder in a tight space, it’s always worth it in the long run to get a bigger bin size and move your office around a bit.

Throat Size
We love the 12.25 inch throat on this shredder because you can put in odd sized paper and it leaves plenty of breathing room when it comes to regular sized paper. Some of the smaller machines will crumple the paper and eventually jam because the throat opening is just not large enough.

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.

Warranty
The SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media Shredder comes with a 1 Year on Parts. This means that you have plenty of time to test out the machine and make sure that everything is running smoothly. Just make sure to properly care for your machine and you shouldn’t have any issues.

Price
The MSRP is $5,520.78 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
SEM is the only shredder and data destruction manufacturer with a direct sales force to meet the needs of USA and Worldwide customers. They are trained in all aspects of shredder, disintegrator and other security product applications. They are backed by the industry's most responsive Customer Service and Sales Support personnel.  So next time you need a shredder or a complete destruction solution, consider the people as well as the machine.

Manufacturer Jargon
SEM Model 0201 OMD destroys CD's, DVD's, Blu-ray discs, credit cards, ID badges, key access cards and other similar media. Partical Size: 2.2 mm x 4 mm. Power: International voltages available. SEM Model 0201 OMD Shredder. Semshred Model 0201. Part Number: SEM 0201OMD.

So as I mentioned before, we think that the SEM 0201 OMD Optical Media 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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