Can The Kobra +1 Ss7 Strip Cut Shredder Do What You Need?

The Kobra +1 SS7 Strip Cut Shredder appears to be a solid machine with very competitive specs relative to the competition. Used properly Im not sure why you wouldnt have this machine for quite some time. Below we break down the individual specs.

Security
This is the second lowest level of security available rated at a 2. This strip-cut shredder is a tad better than a level 1 machine but not a whole lot. If you are really concerned about the information on your documents then we highly recommend that you start looking at some of the cross-cut machines. The one benefit of the strip-cut machine is that you can shred faster and more pages per pass. Just make sure that you are choosing the right security level for your needs.

Shredable Material
The Kobra +1 SS7 Strip Cut Shredder can shred CDs, Credit Cards, Paper, 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 youll appreciate this feature in due time.

Bin Size
With a 10.2 gallon bin, the Kobra +1 SS7 Strip Cut Shredder can hold a bit more shred than the smallest machines out there, but youll still be finding yourself emptying the bin fairly frequently. It is great if you need something to fit in a smaller space, but if you shred frequently we recommend jumping up in bin size.

Throat Size
The 9.2 inch throat on this machine gives you a little bit of breathing room when youre shredding regular size paper and the option to shred a few odd shaped things. If you really have large paper, then youll need to look at machine with something larger than a 10 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. Dont hold it against the machine though as you can easily oil the machine yourself on regular intervals.

Warranty
The Kobra +1 SS7 Strip 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 shouldnt have any issues.

Price
With an MSRP of $ 585.00 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 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 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 +1 SS7 Strip Cut Shredder is a worthy competitor and deserves a second look. If you have more specific questions I didnt answer here, feel free to give us a call and wed 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!