The Strengths And Weaknesses Of The Martin Yale Uc5000 Scriptstroyer

The Martin Yale UC550 ScriptStroyer is one of the most innovative - and necessary - shredders money can buy

. It is a machine that shreds both paper and plastic bottles and was designed for use by health professionals. Using this device will prevent identity theft as well as help you comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). It will also keep private information away from people who shouldn't be viewing it. Here are the strengths and weaknesses of this important machine.

Strengths:

* The UC5500 is a specialty shredder. It is not only capable of destroying paper, it can efficiently shred prescription bottles and labels, as well as cough syrup bottles. The bottles can be up to 3.5 inches in diameter.

* This machine is perfect for pharmacies, hospitals, doctor's offices, and any other business requiring such a device. It fully complies with all of the patient information destruction guidelines outlined in HIPAA.

* The ScriptStroyer has a paper shredding capacity of 10 sheets per pass. That's about 10 feet of material per minute. It has a paper feed opening that's 9-1/6 inches wide and can accept both letter- and legal-sized documents.

* This machine can destroy both dry and wet items.

* This is a cross-cut device that will turn your unwanted items into little bits that measure 5/32" x 1-1/2". It has a waste bin that can hold up to 12 gallons of detritus so you won't be emptying it too frequently.

* Although the UC5500 may look big, it is actually small enough to slide right under a counter. It operates quietly so it won't disturb your employees, customers, and/or patients.

* The ScriptStroyer has a self-lubricating cutting mechanism. This ensures the machine will always run smoothly and won't become gummed up with label adhesive, paper shreds, or liquid medications. A full gallon of oil and a funnel are included with the machine. It also comes with three shredder bags to help you get started.

* There's a one-year warranty on parts and labor alongside five years' worth of coverage on the cutting mechanism.

Weaknesses:

* Despite the ScriptStroyer's relatively small size, it weighs a lot: almost 190 pounds. It does not have casters so moving it around will definitely be a bit challenging. You'll probably need to use a dolly if you ever need to move it.

* Although it's great that the UC5500 can destroy paper in addition to bottles, it would have been nice if it had a slightly higher shredding capacity. As such, this isn't a good device to use if you need to shred a lot of paper at one time.

Overall, the Martin Yale UC5500 is essential for any business that deals with patient information and/or prescriptions. It will help your organization follow HIPAA guidelines which will keep your customers' and patients' information under wraps, as well as help you stay on the right side of the law. It is great that it doubles as a paper shredder even though the shredding capacity isn't the highest. In a nutshell, the ScriptStroyer is a highly recommended device for any business that handles health-related matters.

by: Jeffrey McRitchie

POST COMMENT

Light and Lasers Stuck Meditating and feel like you need a Push Upper East Side Braces - Brushing and Flossing Want Superb Promos In Scottsdale City: Roomies, Eat, Ease And Bars A Lot More About Darts And Dart Boards Stock Trading - When Should You Sell Stocks? See Superb Promos In Scottsdale, Arizona: Apartelles, Lounge, Gratification And Bar-hopping How Many Bells and Whistles Do You Need? Some Stock Picks With a Good Risk/Reward The Differences Between Porcelain And Melamine Whiteboards Your Guy Tells You He Will Call and Doesn't? Here's What to Do Power Inverter Do's and Don'ts Dlp And Projector Lamps