Kobra 400HS-OM Very High Security Crypto Cut Optical Media Shredder, 99.585

Kobra 400 HS OM O6 High Security Optical Media Shredder – 2,100 Discs per Hour, NSA Evaluated & NPSA Rated

Why this high-security optical-media shredder suits government, military and other highly sensitive environments

The Kobra 400 HS OM is a dedicated high-security optical-media shredder developed for government departments, military bodies and other security-conscious organisations that must permanently destroy highly sensitive information held on CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs. Its specialist cutting system reduces each optical disc into more than 3,000 tiny particles, preventing information remaining on the media from being retrieved using specialised electronic equipment.

Capable of destroying up to 2,100 optical discs per hour, the Kobra 400 HS OM combines O6 optical-media security with a powerful 2100W continuous-duty motor, integrated automatic oiling and Kobra's heavy duty chain drive with steel gears. It has been evaluated by the NSA against its requirements for optical-media destruction devices and is also available as an NPSA-rated product approved for UK Government use.

O6 High Security Destruction for Sensitive Optical Media

High security O6 cross cut destruction to 1.5 × 2mm particles – designed for optical media containing highly classified, confidential or commercially sensitive information.

• Reduces each optical disc into more than 3,000 tiny particles
• Security classification: O-6 / T-6 / E-5
• Designed to prevent information being recovered from remaining optical-media fragments
• Suitable for CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, floppy disks and plastic cards
• Meets demanding government, military and high-security data-destruction requirements

This dedicated optical-media cutting system provides substantially greater physical destruction than ordinary office shredders that cut discs into only a small number of strips or fragments.

Up to 2,100 Optical Discs Destroyed per Hour

The Kobra 400 HS OM combines its exceptionally small particle size with the throughput required for professional high-security media-destruction operations.

• Destroys up to 2,100 optical discs per hour
• Suitable for systematic destruction of larger archived-media collections
• Supports centralised optical-media disposal procedures
• Continuous-duty operation avoids restrictive timed cooling periods
• 130mm entry opening allows convenient insertion of compatible media

This balance of high security and professional throughput makes the machine suitable both for routine controlled disposal and for larger scheduled media-destruction projects.

NSA Evaluated for Optical Media Destruction

The Kobra 400 HS OM has been evaluated by the US National Security Agency and meets the applicable NSA requirements for optical-media destruction devices dated November 2018.

• Developed specifically for high-security optical-media destruction
• Meets NSA requirements applying to optical destruction devices
• Suitable for environments handling highly sensitive or classified digital information
• Provides controlled physical destruction rather than merely erasing stored data
• Supports rigorous organisational media-disposal procedures

NPSA-Rated Version Approved for UK Government Use

• Rated by the UK National Protective Security Authority
• Approved for use within UK Government environments
  
• Suitable for organisations requiring formally assessed optical-media destruction equipment
• Available for applications subject to specific UK security requirements

Destroys Optical Discs, Floppy Disks & Plastic Cards

The Kobra 400 HS OM is dedicated to destroying compatible data-bearing media and plastic cards rather than paper documents.

• Single-layer and dual-layer CDs and DVDs
• 80mm mini CDs and DVDs
• Blu-ray discs
• Floppy disks
• Payment cards
• Chip payment cards

The machine should not be confused with a conventional paper shredder. Its specialist cutting system is designed specifically for the secure physical destruction of the listed optical and plastic media.

Integrated Automatic Oiler Maintains Cutting Performance

The Kobra 400 HS OM includes an integrated automatic oiling system as standard. It lubricates the high-security cutting mechanism automatically during operation, helping maintain consistent capacity and dependable performance.

• Automatically lubricates the cutting knives during shredding
• Helps maintain consistent high-security cutting performance
• Reduces unnecessary friction and strain on the cutting mechanism
• Particularly valuable during prolonged continuous-duty operation
• Visual indicator alerts the operator when the oil supply is low
• Uses suitable Kobra oil for the integrated lubrication system

Automatic lubrication is especially important for a precision cutting system producing extremely small optical-media particles and operating at up to 2,100 discs per hour.

2100W Continuous-Duty Motor for Demanding Workloads

The Kobra 400 HS OM is powered by a substantial 2100W 24-hour continuous-duty motor, allowing repeated and prolonged media destruction without the timed cool-down periods associated with lighter machines.

• 24-hour continuous-duty operation
• No scheduled duty cycle or timed cool-down period
• Powerful 2100W motor supports sustained optical-media destruction
• Motor thermal protection helps guard against overheating
• Suitable for demanding centralised and high-security applications

Kobra Chain Drive & Steel Gears for Heavy Duty Reliability

A significant advantage of the Kobra 400 HS OM is its heavy duty chain drive with steel gears. Unlike machines that use plastic gearing within the drive mechanism, Kobra's Super Potential Power System transfers power to the cutting head through durable metal components.

• Provides strong and consistent power transmission to the cutting mechanism
• Increased resistance to wear during frequent and demanding use
• Avoids reliance on less durable plastic gearing
• Supports the powerful 2100W motor and high-security cutting system
• Designed for dependable long-term professional operation

This robust drive construction contributes significantly to the machine's toughness and reliability in demanding controlled-destruction environments.

Automatic Electronic Controls for Straightforward Operation

The Kobra 400 HS OM uses automatic electronic controls to simplify operation while providing important safety and status functions.

• Automatic start and stop through electronic sensors
• Automatic reverse in the event of a jam
• Automatic stop when the collection bag is full
• Electronic door safety system stops operation when the cabinet is opened
• Motor thermal protection supports safe continuous-duty operation
• Low-oil indicator helps ensure that the automatic lubrication system remains operational

Energy Smart Power Saving Between Destruction Jobs

Kobra's Energy Smart system reduces unnecessary electricity consumption while this powerful optical-media shredder is not being used.

• Automatically enters power-saving standby when shredding has finished
• Provides zero power consumption in standby mode
• Illuminated optical indicators show when power-saving standby is active
• Automatically returns to operation when media is inserted
• Particularly useful for a centralised machine that remains available throughout the working day

80-Litre Reusable Fabric Collection Bag

• Strong 80-litre reusable fabric collection bag
• Designed specifically to collect small optical-media particles
• Substantial capacity supports high-volume media-destruction work
• Steel cabinet designed for demanding professional environments
• Mounted on castors for easier movement and positioning
• Automatic stop when the collection bag is full

Key Specifications

• Primary application: High-security optical-media destruction
• Security level: O6
• Cut type: High security cross cut
• Standard particle size: 1.5 × 2mm
• NPSA-rated model particle size: 2 × 2mm
• Security classification: O-6 / T-6 / E-5
• Throughput: Up to 2,100 optical discs per hour
• Entry opening: 130mm
• Collection capacity: 80 litres
• Collection system: Reusable fabric bag
• Cutting speed: 0.15 metres per second
• Noise level: approximately 58–61dB(A)
• Motor power: 2100W
• Duty cycle: Continuous / 24-hour rated
• Voltage: 230V
• Shreddable materials: CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs, floppy disks, payment cards and chip payment cards
• Integrated automatic oiling system: Standard
• Dimensions: 930 × 600 × 480mm (H × W × D)
• Weight: approximately 101kg
• Manufacturer article code: 99.585
• NSA evaluated against requirements for optical-media destruction devices dated November 2018
• NPSA approved for UK Government use
• Delivery: Up to 3 working weeks

Warranty

• 1-year machine warranty

High-security optical-media destruction for government, military and security-conscious organisations. The Kobra 400 HS OM combines O6 destruction, particles as small as 1.5 × 2mm, throughput of up to 2,100 discs per hour, NSA evaluation, an available NPSA-rated configuration, integrated automatic oiling, a powerful 2100W continuous-duty motor and robust chain-drive construction for the permanent destruction of highly sensitive optical media.