The Destroyit 2604 by MBM: Our In-Depth Shredder Review

The MBM Destroyit 2604 combines strength, productivity, and safety into one powerful and professional office shredder.  This comprehensive review details the best features the Destroyit 2604 has to offer.  The first incomparable feature we noticed is the automatic oil injection, located on the side of the shredder.  This automatic oiler self maintains while the shredder is operating and ensures that your shredder will function at optimum performance.  Due to this frequent injection, the 2604 does use a fair amount of oil, so it would be smart to have refills on hand.  Flexible and capable, the 2604 has a wide throat of 10 ¼”, with a sheet capacity of up to 22 sheets and shred speed of 18 feet per minute.  The powerful single phase motor allows for continuous operation and minimal operational noise.  Another great feature is the MBM Destroyit 2604’s horizontal feed tray.  Most shredders come equipped with vertical feed openings, which make feeding paper quickly rather difficult and often lead to massive paper jams.  We here at Whitaker Brothers found that the 2604’s horizontal feed tray is much more user-friendly and allows you to effortlessly guide the paper at the perfect angle without fear of shredding malfunctions.  The hardened steel cutting shafts can shred various office accessories, such as staples, paper clips, credit cards, and CDs.  MBM provides a Lifetime Warranty on these cutting shafts, eliminating any worries you may have of the cutting shafts breaking or wearing out. For MBM, safety for the user is a top priority.  So it’s no surprise that the Destroyit 2604 comes with the SPS® (Safety Protection System) package.  The first safety feature you notice is the electronically controlled, transparent safety shield in the feed opening, protecting your hands as you feed paper into the shredder.  If the safety shield is ever lifted during operation, the shredder will automatically power off.  The "Easy Switch" control is color coded, with illuminated symbols which report the status of the shredder.  The ECC (Electronic Capacity Control) indicator displays sheet capacity levels while the shredder is in use, decreasing the possibility of a paper jam.  If a paper jam does inevitably occur, the shredder will automatically switch to reverse and power off.  The double protection against overheating ensures that your shredder operates at optimal performance, saving you money on potential repairs.  The ESM® (Energy Saving Mode) puts the 2604 into a “sleep” mode after 1 hour of inactivity, reducing electricity and protecting against overheating. Not only is the 2604 extremely resourceful and secure, it is also well-built.  The Destroyit 2604 is equipped with the convenient, high quality wooden cabinet mounted on sturdy, near impossible to break, casters.  These casters are the most durable we have seen on any shredder model, and make relocating around the office hassle-free.  The heavy duty shred bin is another great feature we’ve noticed and appreciate.  Instead of an intricate metal frame or flimsy shredder bag, this hard-wearing plastic shred bin is guaranteed to last for years and makes disposing your shred waste tremendously simple.  This shred bin holds approximately 26 gallons of shred volume.  Economical and industrious, we are convinced that the MBM Destroyit 2604 is the best choice for an office shredder on the market.