Level P-4 Sensitive Security Shredders

Level 4 paper shredders provide high security by cutting documents into very small cross-cut or micro-cut particles, making reconstruction virtually impossible. Ideal for businesses, financial institutions, and government offices handling sensitive information, these shredders meet stricter data protection standards. They offer a balance of strong security and efficient performance, often featuring advanced capabilities like jam resistance, continuous run times, and quiet operation. Level 4 shredders are perfect for safeguarding confidential documents while supporting high-volume, secure document disposal.

Level P-4 Sensitive Security Shredders

Level 4 paper shredders provide high security by cutting documents into very small cross-cut or micro-cut particles, making reconstruction virtually impossible. Ideal for businesses, financial institutions, and government offices handling sensitive information, these shredders meet...

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Fellowes

Item#: 3227901

$407.76

features

  • Maximum Run Time (minutes): 20 min on / 30 min off
  • Basket Capacity (gallons): 6
  • Cut Size: 5/32" x 1 1/2"
  • Cut Type: Cross-Cut
$407.76
Fellowes

Item#: 3825001

$1,576.21

features

  • Effortlessly shreds a variety of materials including paper, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, and staples, streamlining your shredding process.
  • Features 100% Jam Proof technology for hassle-free operation, ensuring uninterrupted shredding even with tough jobs.
  • Equipped with SafeSense Technology that automatically halts shredding when hands approach the paper entry, prioritizing user safety.
  • Continuous duty motor allows for extended shredding sessions without downtime, perfect for busy office environments.
$1,576.21
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Fellowes

Item#: 3312501

$1,107.20

features

  • 100% Jam Proof System: Enjoy hassle-free shredding with advanced technology that prevents paper jams, allowing you to shred continuously without interruptions.
  • SafeSense Technology: Automatically disables the shredder when hands are too close to the paper opening, ensuring safety during operation.
  • High Capacity Bin: The 14-gallon removable bin minimizes the need for frequent emptying, making it perfect for high-volume shredding tasks.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding not just paper, but also staples, credit cards, paper clips, and CDs/DVDs for comprehensive document destruction.
$1,107.20
Destroyit

Item#: MB-2604CC

$2,249.00

features

  • High-Speed Shredding: Shreds up to 25 sheets at a rapid speed of 28 feet per minute, ensuring efficient document disposal.
  • Durable Construction: Built with a fully enclosed, dust-proof gearbox and a sturdy wooden cabinet on casters for enhanced longevity and mobility.
  • Innovative Safety Features: Equipped with a transparent safety shield and an Easy Switch control element for user-friendly operation and safety.
  • Lifetime Warranty: Enjoy peace of mind with a lifetime limited warranty on cutting shafts and wheels, plus additional coverage on other parts.
$2,249.00
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Fellowes

Item#: 4675701

$323.03

features

  • Shred Capacity: 12 Sheets
  • Cut Style: Cross Cut
  • Security Level: P-4
  • Waste Bin Capacity: 7 gal.
$323.03
Fellowes

Item#: 4964001

$1,507.60

features

  • Effortless Operation: Load up to 350 sheets, press start, and let the AccuFeed System do the work while you focus on other tasks.
  • Enhanced Security: Shreds documents into 5/32" x 1-1/2" cross-cut particles, ensuring your sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed.
  • Versatile Shredding Capabilities: Easily handles a variety of materials including staples, credit cards, CDs/DVDs, and glossy paper for comprehensive document disposal.
  • Quiet and Efficient: Features SilentShred™ technology for a noise-free operation, making it ideal for office environments without disturbing colleagues.
$1,507.60
Dahle

Item#: DA20396

$5,642.86

features

  • High Efficiency: Shreds up to 38 sheets at once, perfect for high-volume shredding tasks.
  • Robust Motor: Capable of processing between 12,000 and 28,000 sheets daily for maximum productivity.
  • Enhanced Safety: Features automatic shut-off and safety lock to protect users during operation.
  • Convenient Mobility: Sturdy wooden cabinet with casters for easy movement and placement in any office space.
$5,642.86
Fellowes

Item#: 38485

$3,975.65

features

  • 100% Jam Proof System: Ensures a hassle-free shredding experience by eliminating paper jams.
  • SafeSense Technology: Provides peace of mind by stopping shredding immediately when hands come into contact with the paper opening.
  • Auto-Oil Feature: Automatically lubricates the cutters for enhanced performance and longevity.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding staples, credit cards, paper clips, and CDs, making it perfect for all your shredding needs.
$3,975.65
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Fellowes

Item#: 4653501

$788.29

features

  • Effortlessly shreds up to 200 sheets automatically, perfect for busy personal use.
  • Advanced AccuFeed Technology ensures fast and secure shredding with minimal effort.
  • Ultra-quiet SilentShred feature allows for discreet operation in shared workspaces.
  • Energy-efficient Sleep Mode conserves power by automatically shutting down after 2 minutes of inactivity.
$788.29
Fellowes

Item#: 4963001

$2,152.13

features

  • Effortless Shredding: Load up to 550 sheets and let the patented AccuFeed System do the work, allowing you to multitask while ensuring document security.
  • Enhanced Security: Cross-cut shredding into 5/32" x 1-1/2" particles meets DIN Level P-4 standards, perfect for protecting sensitive information.
  • Versatile Functionality: Shred not just paper, but also credit cards, CDs/DVDs, and junk mail, making it a comprehensive solution for all your shredding needs.
  • Quiet Operation: Equipped with SilentShred technology, this shredder operates quietly, making it suitable for shared office environments without disturbing others.
$2,152.13
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Fellowes

Item#: 4680001

$585.59

features

  • Automatic shredding of up to 150 sheets, allowing you to multitask while ensuring your documents are securely destroyed.
  • Cross-cut design provides enhanced security by shredding documents into 5/32" x 1-1/2" particles, ideal for protecting sensitive information.
  • Patented AccuFeed System ensures fast, hands-free operation, making shredding quick and hassle-free.
  • Spacious 8.5-gallon pull-out waste bin with LED indicator for easy disposal and maintenance, keeping your workspace tidy.
$585.59
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HSM

Item#: HSM1045

$198.50

features

  • Cross-Cut Security: Achieves a P-4 security level, ensuring sensitive documents are shredded into 446 particles for maximum confidentiality.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding papers, paper clips, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs, making it a comprehensive solution for all your shredding needs.
  • User-Friendly Design: Features an automatic start/stop function and an LED indicator for easy operation and monitoring of shredder status.
  • Durable and Reliable: Backed by a 2-year manufacturer warranty and a lifetime warranty on cutting cylinders, ensuring long-lasting performance.
$198.50
Fellowes

Item#: 38425

$2,999.99

features

  • 100% Jam Proof System: Ensures uninterrupted shredding by eliminating paper jams, allowing you to tackle heavy workloads with ease.
  • Auto-Oil Technology: Automatically lubricates the cutters for enhanced performance and longevity, reducing maintenance efforts.
  • SafeSense Technology: Provides peace of mind by automatically disabling the shredder when hands are too close to the paper entry, ensuring user safety.
  • Energy Savings System: Maximizes energy efficiency during operation and standby, helping to reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
$2,999.99
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Fellowes

Item#: 4629001

$422.99

features

  • Micro-cut P-4 security level ensures maximum protection by shredding documents into tiny pieces, safeguarding your sensitive information.
  • Auto Reverse feature prevents jams, ensuring smooth and hassle-free shredding every time.
  • SilentShred technology allows for quiet operation, making it perfect for shared office environments without disturbing others.
  • Energy-efficient Sleep Mode activates after 2 minutes of inactivity, helping to reduce power consumption and save on energy costs.
$422.99
Destroyit

Item#: MB-3104CC

$2,699.00

features

  • Efficient Shredding: Shreds 22-25 sheets at a rapid speed of 18 feet per minute, perfect for high-volume office use.
  • Enhanced Security: Cross-cut design ensures a P-4 security level, providing peace of mind for sensitive document destruction.
  • User-Friendly Operation: Features an "Easy Switch" control with color codes and back-lit symbols for intuitive monitoring.
  • Durable and Mobile Design: Sturdy wooden cabinet on casters for easy mobility, complemented by a lifetime warranty on cutting shafts and wheels.
$2,699.00
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Intimus

Item#: 277164

$368.15

features

  • Versatile Shredding: Effortlessly shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, staples, paper clips, and plastic cards for comprehensive document security.
  • Quiet Operation: Features Silentec technology for reduced noise levels, ensuring a peaceful work environment.
  • Easy Mobility: Mounted on rollers for convenient movement around the office, making it accessible for multiple users.
  • Durable Design: Constructed from shock-resistant plastic and wood, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
$368.15
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Fellowes

Item#: 5015501

$454.81

features

  • Advanced IntelliBar technology for adaptive shredding performance tailored to your workload.
  • 100% Jam Proof System automatically detects and powers through tough shredding tasks for uninterrupted use.
  • Integrated SafeSense Technology ensures user safety by stopping shredding when hands or pets touch the paper entry.
  • Spacious 6-gallon pull-out waste bin for easy disposal and less frequent emptying.
$454.81
Formax

Item#: FD8402CC

$2,205.00

features

  • High-Speed Shredding: Shreds up to 33 feet per minute, ensuring efficient document disposal.
  • Durable Construction: Features heat-treated steel cutters and an all-metal cabinet for long-lasting performance.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Equipped with a door safety sensor and thermal overload protection for secure operation.
  • Easy Maintenance: Includes an EvenFlow™ Semi-Automatic Oiling System and oil indicator for optimal blade care.
$2,205.00
Fellowes

Item#: 4617001

$2,126.34

features

  • Shred Capacity: 22 Sheets
  • Cut Style: Cross Cut
  • Security Level: P-4
  • Waste Bin Capacity: 26.5 gal.
$2,126.34
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Dahle

Item#: 04SM300

$664.29

features

  • High Security: P-4 security level ensures sensitive documents are shredded into small particles for maximum confidentiality.
  • Effortless Operation: Auto-feed tray holds up to 300 sheets, allowing you to load and leave the shredding to the machine.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding various media types including CDs, credit cards, and staples, making it a comprehensive solution for data destruction.
  • Compact Design: Space-saving dimensions (14" x 16" x 27.5") fit easily in any office environment while maintaining a professional appearance.
$664.29
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Fellowes

Item#: 5015401

$454.81

features

  • Advanced IntelliBar technology for responsive shredding performance tailored to your workload.
  • 100% Jam Proof System ensures smooth operation, eliminating frustrating paper jams.
  • SafeSense Technology provides added safety by stopping shredding when hands or pets are detected near the entry.
  • Spacious 6-gallon pull-out waste bin minimizes the need for frequent emptying, enhancing productivity.
$454.81
Dahle

Item#: 50564

$2,527.00

features

  • Maintenance-Free Operation: Enjoy hassle-free shredding with an oil-free design that eliminates the need for regular maintenance.
  • High Security Shredding: Achieve peace of mind with P-4 security level, ensuring sensitive information is securely destroyed into small cross-cut particles.
  • Large Waste Capacity: The 45-gallon waste bin allows for less frequent emptying, enhancing productivity and convenience.
  • Environmentally Friendly Features: SmartPower Energy Management reduces power consumption during inactivity, making it a sustainable choice for your office.
$2,527.00
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HSM

Item#: HSM1044W

$159.84

features

  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding paper, staples, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs for comprehensive document security.
  • Enhanced Security: Produces 446 cross-cut particles per page, ensuring sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed.
  • User-Friendly Design: Features LED indicators for easy monitoring of power, overload, and overheat status, along with an automatic start/stop function.
  • Effortless Maintenance: Removable 4.8-gallon waste bin and compatibility with 11-gallon shred bags for convenient disposal and reduced downtime.
$159.84
Fellowes

Item#: 3831001

$2,833.06

features

  • 100% Jam Proof technology ensures uninterrupted shredding for a hassle-free experience.
  • Ultra-quiet operation with SilentShred technology, perfect for shared workspaces.
  • Versatile shredding capabilities for paper, CDs, DVDs, and credit cards, enhancing security.
  • Large removable waste bin with a full indicator for easy disposal and maintenance.
$2,833.06

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Frequently Asked Questions

A P-4 shredder is a strong choice for sensitive office documents, financial paperwork, internal records, and routine confidential disposal. P-4 models cut documents into small cross-cut or micro-cut particles, giving better protection than basic strip-cut machines. For most office privacy needs, P-4 balances security, speed, capacity, and cost well. If your organization handles highly restricted records, classified material, or strict compliance rules, compare higher security levels before buying. Buyers who are still deciding between privacy levels can use paper shredders by security level, while stricter disposal needs may point toward high security paper shredders.

Bin size should match the number of users and the amount of paper shredded each day. A small 4- to 7-gallon bin may work for one desk or a small office. Larger bins, such as 20, 30, 45, or 50 gallons, are better for shared departments and higher-volume disposal. A larger bin reduces emptying, but the machine also takes more floor space. Buyers should compare bin size with sheet capacity, run time, feed width, and daily duty needs. If users often wait to shred large stacks, choose a larger unit or auto-feed model rather than relying only on a small deskside shredder.

Both cross-cut and micro-cut models can appear in P-4 security options, but the final choice depends on document sensitivity, shred volume, and machine features. Cross-cut shredders are often efficient for regular confidential paperwork. Micro-cut models may create smaller particles, depending on the listed cut size, and can be useful when privacy is more important than speed. Always check the exact cut size, sheet capacity, run time, and accepted media before buying. Some P-4 shredders also handle staples, credit cards, CDs, or paper clips, but support varies by model. Many offices choose cross-cut paper shredders when they want practical security for daily paperwork.

Shared offices should focus on run time, sheet capacity, bin size, jam resistance, noise level, and safety features. A small personal shredder can work for one user, but a shared team may need a larger bin and stronger motor. Continuous-duty models or longer run times help when several users shred throughout the day. Jam prevention saves time and reduces frustration. Quiet operation matters in open offices. Safety features are also important when the shredder is placed in a common area. If users shred more than paper, confirm whether the specific model supports staples, paper clips, credit cards, or discs.

Move up when users empty the bin too often, wait for cooldown periods, overload the feed opening, or shred batches instead of single documents. A personal P-4 shredder is fine for light confidential use. A larger office model is better when several people share the unit, when records are shredded daily, or when higher sheet capacity is needed. Also consider feed width if the office handles wider documents. Teams that mainly need department-level shredding may fit Dahle small office paper shredders, while heavier shared use may call for Dahle large office paper shredders.