Omnitech Micro & Cross Cut Paper Shredder & Parts Reviews
Do you want to buy an Omnitech paper shredder?
But you want to know more about the brand before the decision?
Then you should read my Omnitech shredder reviews. I will describe Omnitech cross cut shredder models available on the market and one Omnitech shredder micro cut model. You can read details about their technical specifications such as sheet capacity, bin volume, blade material, additional functions and features, dimensions, etc. This article will help you to compare more models at once and decide which is the best according to your needs.
Advantages Of Omnitech Paper Shredder
Lightweight And Compact Design
Most of the models that Omnitech creates have a compact design and they’re suitable for a smaller office or home, not big business. They’re lightweight and ideal to use for one or two office desks, where one shredder will have a maximum of 2 users.
Overheating Protection
It’s important that the motor is safe from high temperature. Otherwise, it will stop working and the shredder won’t be able to cut. It’s great that Omnitech integrates the thermal protection into every model.
Energy Saving System
The automatic shut off function is integrated. That’s great because you don’t have to turn off the machine after every use to save energy. If the machine doesn’t work for a few minutes it will automatically turn off to save energy.
No Paper Jams
Some models have an integrated switch that helps you clear paper jams. When the paper is stuck, press this switch and it will reverse the paper. The system will feed the paper once again, and continue the shredding.
Destroy The Credit Cards
Besides the paper, junk mail and other office material, the Omnitech have models that can destroy credit cards with a separated entrance for them. Higher security level cross-cut and micro-cut technologies ensure worry-free destroying of confidential data.
Omnitech Paper Shredder Reviews
Omintech 14 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
This model can automatically cut up to 14 sheets at once. It has the capacity for shredding approximately 140 letter-size sheets before the bin is full. This Omnitech 14 sheet model has a 3.6-gallon wastebasket, which is enough considering its dimensions.
The length of this Omnitech 14 sheet shredder is 14.2”, the width is 7.7” and the height is 15”. Therefore, the design is very compact and according to other Omnitech 14 sheet shredder reviews, this model is ideal for side desk use.
Besides the paper, this model can shred the staples, paper clips, and credit cards. For the credit cards, there is a special feed and you can’t use the automatic function. They must be put one by one manually.
If you want to prevent paper overload, don’t put too much material at once. In case the machine is overloaded it will automatically stop which is a great function that prevents damages.
Another user-friendly feature is the automatic stop function, so it will start shredding immediately after you put the material into the feed. Additionally, the system has the thermal overload protection that protects the motor from overheating which ensures its longevity.
Pros:
thermal overheating protection
automatic stop and start function
compact design
Cons:
doesn’t have wheels or handle
no anti-jam technology
without LED indicators for certain functions
Omnitech 12 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder
This Omnitech cross-cut shredder 12 sheet model has a smaller sheet capacity than the previous model, but bigger bin volume. The model can shred up to 12 sheets at once when the automatic function is turned on. It can shred paper, clips and staples, and credit cards into the cross-cut particles that have a high-security level.
Bin has 4.76-gallon model and a smaller transparent window so you can track the waste level waste and know when it’s time to empty the bin. It’s a big enough volume considering smaller dimensions.
The dimensions of this Omnitech 12 shredder are 13.4” in length, 6.7” in width and 15.4” in height. It’s very compact and it will fit any room or office. Because of the dimensions, it’s ideal for one to two users.
Although lightweight, the Omnitech 12 sheet model doesn’t have the wheels so you can’t move it from one side to another. Its installation is very easy, and you can read it in the Omnitech 12 sheet cross cut shredder manual.
The additional user-friendly feature that the previous model didn’t have is the reverse switch that helps you clear material jams. Therefore, when the paper is stuck you can reverse it and put it in the feed again.
Pros:
manual anti-jam switch
bigger bin
thermal protection
compact and lightweight
Cons:
smaller sheet capacity
no wheels for transport
not suitable for CD/DVD shredding
Omnitech 10 Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder Review
In comparison to previous models, this one has a smaller sheet capacity so it can take up to 10 sheets at once for shredding while in automatic function. Because of the smaller capacity, it’s suitable for 1 to 2 users.
Its compact design makes it an ideal deskside shredder. Its height is 15” inches, width is 6.7” and the length is 13.4”. But, this Omnitech shredder 10 sheet model isn’t so lightweight in comparison to other models
The weight is 55 pounds. The cutting area will shred the paper clips and staples, paper, junk mail, and other office material. For the credit card shredding, there is a separate slot. You must put it inside manually, one by one.
To protect the motor from overheating, this Omnitech 10 sheet shredder also has the overheat protection that ensures the longevity of the motor. Between short periods of constant shredding, there is a cool down stage when the motor is resting.
The user-friendly feature is the reverse switch that lets you manually reverse the pages that are stuck in the cutting area. Shreds that are made are 0.16” wide and 1.57” long. They have high-security level so you can destroy all your confidential data and be sure that they’re unreadable. Waste is accumulated in the bin that has the 3,3-gallon capacity.
It’s the smallest, but there will be fewer shreds because of smaller sheet capacity. The transparent window lets you follow the level of the shreds so you know when to empty the bin. It will automatically stop when it’s overloaded and start when you put the materials in the feed chamber. All parts are covered with a 1-year limited warranty.
Pros:
reverse switch to clear jams
overheat protection
high-security level
1-year limited warranty
Cons:
small sheet and bin capacity
no wheels
heavy design
no LED indicators of full bin or overheating
Omnitech 9 Sheet Shredder
This model is 13.4” long, 6.7” wide and 15.3” high. Its compact and lightweight design makes it an ideal model for desk side use. It’s optimal for 1 to 2 users. The weight is 7.87 pounds, and it doesn’t have wheels for transport.
Its sheet capacity is very small. So when the automatic function is on, it can shred up to 9 sheets at once. Therefore, this model is the best for shredding a few materials daily at the office or for home use also, when you have to shred some paper or other materials.
The cutting area can shred papers, standard staples, and clips. It won’t shred the CD or DVD, but it has a separate entrance for the credit cards. You have to put them in the feed manually.
The system has an enhanced level of security. The cross-cut shreds are 5/32” wide and 1-18/32” long, so all the data that’s destroyed is completely unreadable and you can be worry-free. The automatic stop and start function are very user-friendly.
When the system is overloaded, the system will stop. Another user-friendly and energy-saving feature is the automatic shut down. When you not using the machine for a few minutes, it will turn off to save energy.
Additionally, the system has overheating protection of the motor so it can last as long as possible. All shreds are accumulated in the bin that’s easy to empty and there is a transparent window to track the waste level.
Pros:
energy saving system
high-security level
overheating protection
compact and lightweight
Cons:
small sheet capacity
can’t shred CDs/DVDs
no wheels
Omnitech Paper Shredder 7 Sheets Model
This model is unique because it doesn’t shred paper to cross-cut sheds, but to the micro-cut shreds which are much smaller particles. Therefore, the system has a higher security level than previous models. The shreds are 4.6/32” wide and 11.2/32” long.
You can cut credit cards and any other confidential papers without worry. Beside it cuts the staples and clips also, so you don’t have to separate them from the material. The junk mail will be efficiently shredded also.
All the waste is accumulated into the 5.8-gallon bin. According to the dimensions, this is a very big bin. Also, it’s the biggest in comparison to other models I’ve reviewed. That’s great because you don’t have to empty it often.
It doesn’t have the LED indicator for the full bin, but there is a transparent window that lets you track the levels of paper constantly so you can always know when it’s time to throw away the shreds.
Because of the smaller particles, it will take a longer time for the bin to be full. When the automatic function is turned on, the machine can shred up to 7 sheets of material at once. This is the smallest capacity in comparison to other models, but it’s enough for 1 to 2 users.
You can use it both at the office or at home. It has separated entry for the cards, and you can’t use the automatic shredding for the credit cards. The cutter isn’t suitable for CDs, disks, and DVDs. The shredder weighs 16.8 pounds. It’s 16.2” long, 14.8” wide and 9.2” high.
Pros:
highest security level micro-cut shreds
big bin volume
Cons:
small sheet capacity
Omnitech Shredder Replacement Parts And Accessories
The main Omnitech shredder parts such as the motors, switches and cutter’s blades should be replaced by the specifically made new part. Other parts of the system, frame or the bin can be replaced with the universal ones. Beside Omnitech paper shredder parts, you can buy additional accessories such as oils or bags. The oils are very important for the Omnitech shredder maintenance of the blades which ensures their longevity. If you want to know more, read my post about universal paper shredder parts and accessories.
Omnitech Paper Shredder User Manual And Warranty
Every model has included Omnitech shredder manual that consists of important information you should know before using the machine. There you can read the list of parts, installation steps, the rules for using the machine and tips for its maintenance. Also, it’s important to have Omnitech shredder warranty support. Most models have 1-year or 2-year limited warranty in case of damage. Situations in which the Omnitech shredder warranty is usable are described in the Omnitech paper shredder manual.
Conclusion: What’s The Best Omnitech Paper Shredder?
Although it has the smallest sheet capacity, in my opinion, the best model is the 7 sheets Omnitech shredder. The shredding will go slower because it can take only 7 sheets at once, but none of the other models have a capacity bigger than 20 sheets. The most important feature is the micro-cut shredding which is unique in comparison to other models. It will make very small unreadable shreds that are high-security leveled and you can easily destroy all important and confidential material. But, if you are looking for a heavy-duty paper shredder then read my post about best paper shredders in different sizes.
