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The Naked Truth About the HSM NanoShred 726 High Security Shredder

Reviewing the HSM NanoShred 726 High Security Shredder

After looking over the HSM NanoShred 726 High Security Shredder we were quite pleased with its specs. Now it may not be the cheapest on the market but we think that the few extra bucks you'll spend will be worth it. Check out the specs below and judge for yourself.

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 HSM NanoShred 726 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

At 1.3 gallons, the HSM NanoShred 726 High Security 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 1.42 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 HSM NanoShred 726 High Security Shredder comes with a 1 Year Limited Parts/Labor Warranty on Shredder and 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 $2,813.00 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

Special device with highest security level. For high ranked, public safety authorities. With special feeding opening for code tapes. Rocker switch for on/off and reverse. Photoelectric cell for automatic start/stop control. LED indication when waste container is full, open or removed. Evaluated by NSA and meets the requirements of NSA/CSS specification 04-02 for Optical Media Destruction Devices.

So as I mentioned before, we think that the HSM NanoShred 726 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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