Dahle 20822ec Level 4 Cross Cut Departmental Paper Shredder

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Dahle 20822ec Level 4 Cross Cut Departmental Paper Shredder Review

If you're looking for a heavy duty shredder that combines high capacity and security, stop right here. The Dahle 20822ec is designed to shred continually all day while providing high security to keep your information safe. This device also offers full electronic control for simple operation as well as solid steel blades to efficiently shred any unwanted documents. Here is a closer look at the 20822ec.

Strengths:

• A soft touch control panel allows you to choose between manual and electronic operation. Either way, LED status indicators keep you informed. The automatic on/off function is especially beneficial when you have your hands full, as it allows one handed operation. In the event of a jam, the blades will reverse the overfed paper back out to you for quick clearing. When the waste bin is full, both a visual and audible alert lets the user know. After replacement of the shred bag, the machine will start shredding again as normal.

• The powerful motor is rated for continuous operation. With thermal protection against overheating, you can shred large amounts for an extended period of time without having to stop and wait while the engine cools down.

• As many as 15 sheets can enter the 16 inch feed at once. Both letter and legal size documents easily slide in as well as extra wide computer printouts and oversized papers. Items are shred at a rapid 50 feet per minute, an excellent rate for a cross cutting device.

• The sturdy blades take full size items and transform them into tiny pieces only 1/12" by 9/16" in size. These particles are small enough to provide a high level 4 security rating, making your office completely FACTA compliant and keeping confidential information safe.

• Those tiny bits are collected in a spacious 35 gallon shred bag. The bin is housed in a wooden cabinet mounted on casters for easy mobility.

• Dahle provides a lifetime warranty on the cutters as well as two year coverage on parts and labor for the rest of the device.

Weaknesses:

• Shredders need to be oiled regularly to stay in optimal condition. While this can be done manually, if your office will be using this shredder continually you may want to think about getting the optional automatic oil injection system. It comes highly recommended and will deliver the right amount of lubrication to the cutting heads as needed.

• Depending on the amount of security you need, level 4 may not be right for you. Offices preferring more capacity could still stay FACTA compliant with a higher capacity level 3 shredder, such as the 20813. On the other hand, offices needing to destroy top secret or highly classified material will require a higher security device, such as the 20834ec.

With so many strengths, it's clear that the Dahle 20822ec is definitely able to accommodate the heavy duty shredding needs of any large office while still providing a high level of security. With automatic functions for simple operation and sharp blades to quickly secure your unwanted documents, this device is both convenient and efficient. The 20822ec Level 4 Cross Cut Shredder is an excellent choice for your next central office device.