For offices needing a heavy duty, low security central shredder, the MBM Destroyit 3105 Strip Cut Paper Shredder is an ideal system. Boasting of high quality steel blades driven by a continuous use motor, the 3105 is not only powerful but also easy to use with the many automatic and safety features. The following is a detailed look at this machine.

Strengths:

* A photo cell controlled start and stop senses paper in the feed and begins shredding at once. A transparent safety shield protects the opening from accidental entry of fingers and other objects. The “Easy Switch” allows control of three functions- stand-by, stop, reverse- in one element. The button has backlit icons that display the operative status. The shredder will stop automatically if it detects an open cabinet door, a full shred bag, or a paper jam. Auto reverse helps clear any paper jams that occur by feeding the items back to the user. An energy save mode activates after one hour of inactivity and powers the machine down to a sleep mode to save electricity.

* The powerful single phase motor utilizes a strong chain drive and is double protected against overheating. The gearbox is encased in a dustproof enclosure to prevent corrosion. An automatic oil injection system keeps everything running smoothly. All these work to ensure your shredder stays in perfect working condition.

* The wide 12 inch opening takes as many as 52 sheets at once, the most seen in any of MBM’s centralized office shredders. An Electronic Capacity Control displays the exact sheet capacity level during use. The sturdy blades are backed by a lifetime warranty and slice at an impressive 40 feet per minute, allowing you to spend less time shredding and more time working. They also eat staples, paperclips, credit cards, and CDs.

* Shreds are collected in a 48 gallon bag housed in a wooden cabinet. The cabinet is outfitted with a pull-out bag frame mounted on rollers for easy disposal. High quality wood acts as a noise reducer by absorbing sound produced by the motor.

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