A Shredding Review of the SEM 244-4 NSA High Security Shredder

July 10, 2010 - PRLog -- The SEM 244-4 NSA High Security Shredder appears to be a solid machine with very competitive specs relative to the competition. Used properly I’m not sure why you wouldn’t have this machine for quite some time. Below we break down the individual specs. http://www.buy-sem-shredders.com/sem/sem-244-4-nsa-high-security-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 244-4 NSA 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
The SEM 244-4 NSA High Security Shredder has a 27 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 10.25 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 244-4 NSA High Security Shredder comes with a 1 Year on Parts, 1 Year on Cutting Blades, 90 Days Labor. 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 $4,959.90 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
The SEM Shredder Model 244/4 combines the latest electromechanical technology to destroy U.S. Government Classified records / data. There are several thousands of these machines in the market. Our Model 244/4 comes standard with an Automatic Oiler to prolong the life of the shredder and maintain efficiency!

So as I mentioned before, we think that the SEM 244-4 NSA High Security 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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