We recently took a look at the Kobra 385 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.

Security
This 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 385 C2 Cross Cut Shredder can shred Credit Cards, Paper, Kamagra Gold 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 Kobra 385 C2 Cross Cut Shredder sports a hefty 34 gallon bin. We know that you’re not messing around when you get up in this size. You’ll be able to go quite some time before you have to actually empty that thing out. Fill up your machine, skip the gym and just carry the full bag around the office all day!

Throat Size
A 15.25 inch throat means that you can fit just about anything into this bad boy. Gone are the days of folding your oversized paper or crumpling and jamming your machine with regular-sized paper. This guy gets 2 thumbs up for the often underestimated large throat size.

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 Kobra 385 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.

Price
With an MSRP of $3,625.00 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
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 where to buy viagra in over 80 countries, through a far-reaching network of agents and retailers and 7 subsidiaries worldwide.

Manufacturer Jargon
Kobra shredders are a high quality product of the Elcoman company. All items are sold under the Kobra trademark in over 80 countries Cialis Professional worldwide. Kobra actively concerns itself with environmental and power issues and continually innovates technology that “Energy and Environmentally Smart”. Recently the International patent office has officially granted Elcoman with the patent of the new “Throw and Shred” system.

So as I mentioned before, we think that the Kobra 385 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!

Author Bio: Located in the hustle and bustle of New York, Mono Machines is an authorized reseller of Kobra Products. Click here for more information on the Kobra 385 C2 Cross Cut Shredder, or click here to browse all shredders.

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