All items are sold under the Kobra trademark in over 80 countries worldwide

The Kobra 300 SS4 Strip Cut Shredderappears to be a solid machine with very competitive specs relative tothe competition. Used properly I'm not sure why you wouldn't have this machine for quite some time. Below we break down the individual specs.

Security

This is smart adaptor 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 nota whole lot. If you are really concerned about the information on yourdocuments then we highly recommend that you start looking at some ofthe 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 thatyou are choosing the right security level for your needs.

Shredable Material

The Kobra 300 SS4 Strip Cut Shreddercan shred CDs, Credit Cards, Paper, Paper Clips, Staples. If you needto be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at alarger machine and/or look for something with a little bit lowersecurity (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machineshreds something other than paper).

Continuous Motor

This shredder is rated for continuous operation. That means thattheoretically you could shred all day long and the machine would nothave to shut-down to cool off. Remember that results may vary underreal-world operating conditions and things such as the temperature ofthe room will affect the ability of this motor to stay cool andcontinue to shred. We give this China power strip outlet machine 2 pats on the back for beingrated continuous duty and we know that you'll appreciate this featurein due time.

Bin Size

The Kobra 300 SS4 Strip Cut Shredderhas a 21 gallon bin. We're happy with this size because it will giveyou a bit more time between emptying your bin. Although the size maymake it difficult to fit this shredder in a tight space, it's alwaysworth it in the long run to get a bigger bin size and move your officearound a bit.

Throat Size

We love the 12 inch throat on this shredder because you can put inodd sized paper and it leaves plenty of breathing room when it comes toregular sized paper. Some of the smaller machines will crumple thepaper and eventually jam because the throat opening is just not largeenough.

Auto Oiler

With an Optional Auto-Oiler available on this machine we highlyrecommend that you get it pre-installed. The machine is pre-wired toaccept an oiler so all the manufacturer has to do is hook it upproperly and you'll never have to worry about messy oil again.Automatically oiling your machine takes the guess-work out ofmaintenance and will most likely increase the life of your machine.

Warranty

The Kobra 300 SS4 Strip Cut Shredder comes with a Limited 1 YearWarranty on Shredder, 5 Years on Cutting Blades. This means that youhave plenty of time to test out the machine and make sure thateverything is running smoothly. Just make sure to properly care foryour machine and you shouldn't have any issues.

Price

With an MSRP of $2,795.00 this shredder is not the cheapest aroundbut remember to NEVER pay the full amount. You can find discounts of upto 50% off if you look around on the web.

About the Manufacturer

Kobra shredders are a high quality product of the Elcoman company.All items are sold under the Kobra trademark in over 80 countriesworldwide. Kobra actively concerns itself with environmental and powerissues and continually innovates technology that "Energy andEnvironmentally Smart". Recently the International patent office hasofficially granted Elcoman with the patent of the new "Throw and Shred"system.

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 powerissues and continually innovates technology that "Energy andEnvironmentally Smart". Recently the International patent office hasofficially granted Elcoman with the patent of the new "Throw and Shred"system.

So as I mentioned before, we think that the Kobra 300 SS4 Strip Cut Shredderis a worthy competitor and deserves a second look. If you have morespecific questions I didn't answer here, feel free to give us a calland we'd be happy to help you out. I also wanted to remind you thatreal-world conditions do not always produce the same results that youmight expect from the listed specs. Happy Shredding!