Article by Mono Machines
After looking over the Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut 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
At a level 3 security, this cross-cut shredder gets the job done. Although there are higher levels of security, a level 3 machine provides a sufficiently small cut size to put your identity theft worries to bed. We also like the cross-cut because it takes up much less space which means that you won’t have to empty your bin as frequently as you would with a strip-cut machine. There is really no reason to jump up to a level 4 machine unless you have some ultra-sensitive documents you need destroyed.
Shredable Material
The Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder can shred CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs, 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
Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut 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 Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder has a 29 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 10.6 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.
Warranty
The Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder comes with a Limited 1 Year Warranty on Shredder, 5 Years 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.
Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder
Price
The MSRP is ,215.00 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.
Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder
About the Manufacturer
ELCOMAN is today one of the world leaders in production of office shredders capable to shred paper, CDs, DVDs, Floppy Disks and credit cards, professional guillotines and trimmers, flip charts with rewritable steel board adjustable in height through retractable legs. All items are sold under the KOBRA trademark in over 80 countries, through a far-reaching network of agents and retailers and 7 subsidiaries worldwide.
Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder
Manufacturer Jargon
“ENERGY SMART”: is the most advanced energy saving system around. When the machine has not been used for just eight seconds, the shredder goes into automatic power saving stand-by mode and can be restarted by simply inserting material into the machine to be shredded. When the machine has not been used for four hours, it automatically disconnects from the mains power supply and even switches off the Energy Smart light so the machine is not left on when nobody is in the office.
Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder
I hope that our break-down here has helped you make your decision on the Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-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.
Located in the hustle and bustle of New York City, Mono Machines LLC is an authorized reseller for many manufacturers. Click to find out more about the Kobra 270 TS C4 Cross-Cut Shredder
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