Royal Machines 140MX 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (29199R)

by Royal

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 14 x 18.2 inches ; 16 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 22 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B001QVNDR4
• Item model number: 140MX
• Average Customer Review: 2.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 28, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

ith over 100 years experience manufacturing office equipment, Royal has played a major role in the evolution of the paper shredder. The 140MX is one of our finest shredders for personal/home office environments. This 14 sheet cross-cut paper shredder offers all the power and reliability needed in today's office. With the added ability to shred CDs, DVDs and credit cards, the 140MX offers the most comprehensive method of protecting all your personal and business information.

The metal mesh 5.5 gallon pull-out wastebasket makes it easy to dispose of all your destroyed information.

A separate cutting slot insures that CDs and DVDs are completely shredded, destroying all your digital information.

A separate cutting slot insures that credit cards are completely shredded, destroying all your sensitive information.

Attention to details make the difference.
It's the details that make the 140MX special. It can shred up to 14 sheets of paper in a single pass into small 5/32" x 1 3/8" shreds. Separate slots are provided for shredding CDs, DVDs and credit cards. This makes the 140MX perfect for destroying sensitive information. Don't become a victim of identity theft.

The 140MX has an easy slide-out 5.5 gallon wastebasket that holds approximately 370 sheets of shredded paper. The metal mesh front enables you to see when the wastebasket needs emptying.

Identify theft is the fastest growing crime in America.
Protecting yourself from identify theft is the reason why every home and business should have a paper shredder. Royal believes this by offering one of the largest lines of affordable paper shredders that are designed to meet the demands of today's world.

The 140MX is the perfect personal/home office console shredder. The powerful 3/4 horsepower motor shreds up to 14 sheets of paper at one time into small unreadable pieces. The 140MX also shreds CDs, DVDs and credit cards - completely destroying all printed and digital information.

The modern design, with a metal mesh wastebasket and locking casters, makes the 140MX stylish enough for any home or home office.

Form and function is the theme of the 140MX. The sturdy classic console design is the perfect accent to any office environment. The well thought-out design makes this unit easy to operate and maintain. Its large 8 3/4" opening, conveniently located towards the front, makes feeding up to 14 sheets of paper effortless. Royal knows the 140MX will be perfect for your personal and home office needs.

Royal 140MX 14 Sheet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder

• Shreds up to 14 sheets of paper in a single pass
• Shred size is 5/32" x 1 3/8" for maximum security
• Shreds CDs and DVDs
• Shreds credit cards
• Locking casters for easy mobility
• Auto start/stop function
• Classic console design
• 5.5 gallon wastebasket
• 1 year warranty on all parts and labor
• Perfect for personal and home office use

What's in the Box
140MX Console-Style Cross-Cut Paper Shredder with built-in power cord, 5.5 gallon metal mesh pull-out wastebasket and instruction manual.

Product Description

Royal Machines Shredder 14-Sheet Cross Cut Shredder

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Gets the job done - with a note of caution., November 12, 2010

By 

L. Musante (CT, United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Royal Machines 140MX 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (29199R) (Office Product)

*** UPDATE November 10, 2011 ***

Thanks to another reviewer, I have discovered that my concern for safety on this shredder is unwarranted. The product is designed with a safety interlock switch, but mine hasn't worked since day one. I am pursuing the issue with the manufacturer.

Since it's still otherwise reliable, I'll keep it as 4 stars, but I'm hesitant to purchase this brand in the future.

*** ORIGINAL REVIEW - November 12, 2010 ***

I bought this shredder as a gift and liked it enough to buy another for myself.
I've put it though a light daily workout since I bought it a year ago and I am still very satisfied with it.

ASSEMBLY: A small amount of assembly is required. On my initial purchase, a small piece of plastic broke while assembling the basket and I had to return it to Staples, but the replacement unit went together without a problem and it's been fine since. Once the top and base snap together, I'm not sure that it can be unassembled, so don't count on putting it back in the box.

EASE OF USE: It's on casters, so it's easy to move. The casters make it a little wobbly on thick carpeting, but I use it that way without any problem. On bare floors, it's fine. The handle is supposed to be only for guiding it and the instructions advise against using it to lift the unit. Frankly, I do pick it up by its handle on occasion and it has been sturdy enough. (Royal should have realized that if they put a handle on the top of something, that it's only natural to pick it up that way.)
Having a pull-out basket is so much more convenient than having to lift off the top to empty it. The basket is approximately 13"x10"x9" and is very light and easy to handle.

FUNCTION: This 14-page shredder really does shred 14 pages at a time without struggling. And when I've jammed it by overstuffing it, the reverse works satisfactorily. CDs/DVDs are shredded by slicing them into thirds. Credit cards are cross-cut shredded the same as paper.

VALUE: I've wasted money on $60-$70 shredders in the past, so although I hated spending about $95 to shred my paper, it's worth the price to finally have something that works reliably and is easy to use.

SAFETY WARNING: The product is safe if used properly (with the basket in place). However, it will also operate without the basket, making it possible to see and touch the blades from underneath while they are shredding.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy, good performance = great value, October 24, 2011

By 

Stephen Haffly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Royal Machines 140MX 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (29199R) (Office Product)

I purchased this after reading the reviews and after looking at other models available. Our previous shredder, a model that could only handle 3 sheets at a time and did not do either CD or credit card shredding had finally died. We have been shredding personal papers, so I wanted something that would do cross-cut shredding and would handle more than 3 sheets. This shredder fits the bill nicely and the CD and credit card destruction is an added bonus.

When it arrived, I also was concerned about the materials. However, assembly was not difficult, the hardest part being the wheels. The materials which appeared somewhat flimsy while apart for shipping were much more sturdy once they were locked together. I was very pleased to see that two of the casters had locks. That is good because it makes the unit more stable to use while shredding. This unit will handle more sheets, the trade-off being that it feeds a bit more slowly than the previous unit I owned. Because it does shred more sheets at a time, total amount shredded in the same period of time is much greater.

The bin is adequately sized, and it can be pulled out and shaken down a bit when the chaff starts piling up. that makes it possible to shred more also. For the person who said that it would run without the basket, please contact Royal Machines. Mine has a tab on the basket that works as an interlock, preventing the unit from running unless the basket is in place. If I pull the basket out, it cuts power to the shredder. Still, I would not let a child treat it as a toy. The blades are still sharp even when not running. Due caution should be taken to keep children away from it.

I think that this shredder will give us good service. It seems study enough for home use. If I were running a business, I would want a commercial-grade shredder, one with larger capacity, smaller shred size, and longer run-times to handle commercial quantities. However, for home/home office use, this is a perfectly adequate shredder for a reasonable price.

3.0 out of 5 stars Sloppy Shredder, January 4, 2012

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lh - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Royal Machines 140MX 14-Sheet Cross-Cut Shredder (29199R) (Office Product)

It does the job, but it's always messy when I empty the bin. The last papers shredded seem to still be in the teeth so when you empty it those shredded papers go everywhere. All this to say it's not perfect but for the price it's ok. I'll keep looking for a better model.