subject: Swingline Ex10-06 Cross-cut Shredder Review [print this page] Swingline makes great office supplies and machines, including paper shredders. One of their shredders is the EX10-06, a cross-cut model that you might want to consider. Here are its strengths and weaknesses:
Strengths:
*The EX10-06 is a good choice if you need to shred confidential documents like bank statements and old tax returns. This machine is a Level 3 cross-cut shredder, so you can be sure that your information will be safe. The device can also shred credit and debit cards.
*This device can shred up to 12 sheets at a time. A 12-sheet shredding capacity is pretty impressive for a cross-cut shredder. The machine can shred continuously for up to 20 minutes, so it will help you dispose of your documents pretty quickly. Best of all, the shredder offers jam-free performance to making disposing your paper hassle-free.
*The EX10-06 operates quietly so you can use it in a shared work area and not bother your colleagues. You can even share this device with other since it has a 6-gallon waste bin. When the bin gets full, just pull it out like a drawer and recycle your shreds.
*If you don't have a lot of room in your work area, this machine is a good choice. It's small enough to fit under your desk so you can save space and be able to shred without leaving your desk.
*Overall, this shredder is easy to use. It even has a user-friendly control panel for your convenience.
*Finally, the EX10-06 comes with great warranty coverage. The cutters are backed by a lifetime warranty and the rest of the shredder is covered for two years.
Weaknesses:
*Since the EX10-06 has a 12-sheet shredding capacity, it might not be a good choice if you need to shred large amounts of paper at once on a regular basis. Also, this machine can't shred CD's or floppy disks. If you need to shred those kinds of items, you'll need a multimedia shredder.
*If you shred continuously for 20 minutes, you'll need to let the machine cool off for 15 minutes before you can continue. This might be an issue if you're in a hurry.
*The EX10-06 is a smaller shredder, so it doesn't come equipped with an automatic oiler. However, oiling the machine by hand is incredibly easy and it doesn't take long.
Since the Swingline EX10-06 is a small shredder, it's not surprising that it has a few weaknesses. The weaknesses (relatively low shredding capacity, a 15-minute cool-down time, etc.) are pretty typical for a device such as this but they definitely don't overshadow the machine's many strengths. For example, this machine offers a good level of security and it operates quietly, making it ideal for shared work areas. Also, this device is easy to use and it's small enough to fit under a desk. And the warranty coverage is excellent. All in all, the EX10-06 is a solid cross-cut shredder from Swingline that's a good choice for office use.
