The Gbc Shredmaster Glhs9 Paper Shredder: A Review
Paper shredders have become very popular office machines and they are now as common as photocopiers thanks to the increased need for privacy
. Just about every office in America has a paper shredder now and for those large offices that need a large shredder that multiple people can use, a commercial-grade shredder is often the way to go. One of these large shredders is the GBC ShredMaster GLHS9, a true workhorse that offers a very high degree of security even though it does have a couple of small flaws. Here are the GLHS9's strengths and weaknesses so you can decide if this is the best device for your office's needs.
Strengths:
* This is a machine that offers a very high level of security. It has been given a Level 5 security rating (the highest possible is 6), so it's ideal for the destruction of very private documents, including medical records, personnel data, financial information, and more. This is a super micro-cut shredder that will produce bits of paper measuring 1/30" x 4/9" so your information cannot be stolen by identity thieves and other criminals.
* The GLHS9 can destroy materials other than paper. For one thing, it can destroy CD's and DVD's, which is fantastic since so much data is now stored on these kinds of discs. This device will also dispose of credit/debt cards (a must-have feature in the war on identity theft) and it can also chew up paper fasteners such as staples so you won't have to waste time pulling them out of your documents before feeding them into the shredder. There are even separate feed openings for paper and CD's/DVD's. (The throat for paper documents is 9 inches wide.)
* This product has a shredding capacity of 9 sheets per pass which will be perfectly adequate for a lot of users. It has the ability to shred up to 16 feet of material in a single minute.
* The GLHS9 has an incredibly large waste compartment that can store up to 30 gallons of material. The compartment is in a pull-out drawer for easy access and waste disposal.
* This unit has a continuous-duty motor that will shred non-stop if needed. It's been designed so it won't overheat even after a lot of use, which will also ensure the machine doesn't require costly repairs or maintenance. Also, the device has an automatic start feature, as well as a reverse mode that will engage in the event of a jam or overfeed. The bottom of the unit is outfitted with casters for easy transport.
* Each unit has a two-year parts and labor warranty, as well as one year's worth of coverage on the blades. An on-site maintenance agreement is also available.
Weaknesses:
* Although a 9-sheet shredding capability is respectable, it's not outstanding. However, the higher level of security a machine has, the less likely it is to handle more paper in a single pass, unfortunately.
* This is obviously not a product that can be stowed away under an employee's workstation. It's 35 inches tall, 20 inches wide, and 16 inches deep, so it will take up a fair amount of space, even in a common area, such as a printer room.
* Since the GLHS9 is a commercial-grade machine that offers a lot of security, it has a price to match. Still, the features and security offered by this machine are worth considering if you are in the market for a large high security shredder.
As you can see, some people might find the shredding capacity to be a drawback to this device, and the price may very well make this machine unattainable for some. But overall, the GBC ShredMaster GLHS9 is a great commercial-grade shredder if that's what your office is looking for.
by: Jeffrey McRitchie
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