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How Well Does the DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut Shredder Stack up Against the Competition?

Reviewing the DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut Shredder

After pulling out our microscope and taking a closer look, the DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut 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.

Shredable Material

The DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut Shredder can shred Credit Cards, 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 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

At 5 gallon bin, the DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut Shredder is a personal/deskside machine. You won't be able to shred too much before you have to empty it, but presumably you won't be shredding that frequently. If you will, we recommend that you jump up to something with a bigger bin size.

Throat Size

With a 8.75 inch throat this shredder gets the job done but doesn't leave much room for error. Your paper will fit in just fine but you'll just need to make sure that it doesn't bunch up and cause problems. If you have odd sized paper, you may want to think about getting something with a larger 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.

Warranty

The DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut Shredder comes with a 1 year warranty parts - lifetime warranty cutting shafts and wheels. 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 $349.00 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

Headquartered in historic Charleston, South Carolina, the MBM Corporation produces world-class Destroyit business shredders. MBM Corporation's parent company, IDEAL Krug & Priester of Germany, is the leading manufacturer of paper shredders and small format paper cutters in the world. At MBM, innovative thinking and exhaustive research and development go into every product we sell. Our products are sold through an extensive dealer network throughout the United States and backed by a staff of knowledgeable service representatives and one of the best warranty packages in the business.

Manufacturer Jargon

double protection against overheating, impact-resistant, plastic shred bin, convenient handle for lifting shredder unit from the shred bin, automatic stop when shredder unit is removed from bin, utomatic start and stop controlled by photo cell, Single, multifunction switch with pilot light for stand-by/stop/reverse, high quality, hardened steel cutting shafts, takes staples, paper clips and credit cards), lifetime warranty on cutting shafts.

I hope that our break-down here has helped you make your decision on the DestroyIt 2240 Strip-Cut 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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