Article by Mono Machines

We recently took a look at the Kobra 270 TS C2 Cross-Cut Shredder. Overall the machine is quite nice but I’ll let you be the judge after you see the pros and cons below. Always remember that the stated specs of a machine do not always translate precisely to a real-world environment.

Kobra 270 TS C2 Cross-Cut Shredder sports a level 4 security which means that no one is going to be able to read your documents. A level 3 in generally sufficient for most environments but the level 4 provides that extra level of security. An added bonus with this machine is that because the shreds are smaller, they take up less space so you’ll be able to shred more paper before you have to dump out the bin. This will save you time and money (when it comes to bags).

Shredable Material

The Kobra 270 TS C2 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

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 Kobra 270 TS C2 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 C2 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 C2 Cross-Cut Shredder

Price

With an MSRP of ,225.00 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.

Kobra 270 TS C2 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 C2 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 C2 Cross-Cut Shredder

So as I mentioned before, we think that the Kobra 270 TS C2 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!