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In-Depth Review of the HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut Shredder

Reviewing the HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut Shredder

The HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut 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.

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 HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut Shredder can shred CDs, 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 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.

Bin Size

The HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut Shredder has a 27.75 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 11.8 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

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.

Warranty

The HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut Shredder comes with a 2 Year Limited Warranty on Shredder/Lifetime on Cutting Blades. 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

With an MSRP of $3,121.00 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.

About the Manufacturer

HSM products are specifically designed to meet the needs of end consumers across all market segments. This includes our full line of German engineered and manufactured products, as well as, our value line of products specifically tailored to meet the needs of the small and SOHO market. Our specialty products include an impressive range of optical and digital media destruction products providing a complete end to end solution to your security and destruction needs.

Manufacturer Jargon

The HSM OFFICE series are designed specifically for use at the desk or as central devices for large offices. Ideally technically equipped, our OFFICE models ensure a permanent high capacity. The large OFFICE machines not only shred paper, but also CDs.

So as I mentioned before, we think that the HSM 225.2cc Office Cross-Cut 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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