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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GBC

Item#: GBC1757405

$183.89

features

  • Efficient Shredding: Shreds up to 10 sheets at once, including staples and paper clips, for quick and hassle-free document disposal.
  • Quiet Operation: Whisper Shred Technology ensures a peaceful work environment by keeping noise levels below 62 dBA.
  • User-Friendly Design: Modern touch controls and a compact design make it easy to use and perfect for any office space.
  • Safety Features: Jam-free operation with automatic reverse and recessed blades for enhanced user safety.
$183.89
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Dahle

Item#: 04PS100

$106.67

features

  • Compact Design: Perfectly sized for desksides, maximizing space without sacrificing performance.
  • High Security: P-4 security level ensures sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed for your peace of mind.
  • Efficient Operation: Shreds up to 5 sheets at a speed of 10 feet per minute, enhancing productivity in your workspace.
  • Easy Maintenance: Oil-free operation and a user-friendly waste bin make upkeep simple and mess-free.
$106.67
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Dahle

Item#: 04SM90

$306.67

features

  • High Security: P-4 security level ensures sensitive documents are shredded into particles for maximum confidentiality.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding various media types including credit cards, staples, and paper clips for all-in-one convenience.
  • Efficient Operation: Shreds up to 10 sheets at a time with a shredding speed of 6 feet per minute, saving you time and effort.
  • Compact Design: Space-saving dimensions make it an ideal fit for any office environment without compromising on performance.
$306.67
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GBC

Item#: GBC1758502

$490.12

features

  • Cross-cut shredding for enhanced security, turning documents into 5/32" x 1-1/2" particles.
  • Whisper Shred Technology ensures quiet operation, perfect for office environments.
  • Eco Power Save feature conserves energy by automatically shutting off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
  • LED indicator lights keep you informed about shredder status, including bin full and overheating alerts.
$490.12
Destroyit

Item#: MB4005-CC

$7,030.00

features

  • Shred Capacity: 30 - 32 Sheets
  • Cut Style: Cross Cut
  • Security Level: P-4 (Old Level 3)
  • Waste Bin Capacity: 59 gal.
$7,030.00
HSM

Item#: HSM-1783

$1,042.63

features

  • Durable Solid Steel Cutting Cylinders: Engineered for longevity and efficiency, ensuring high performance while minimizing energy consumption.
  • Continuous Duty Motor: Designed for uninterrupted shredding, allowing for longer run times and increased productivity in busy office environments.
  • Advanced Anti-Jam Technology: Prevents paper jams and overloads, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing maintenance costs.
  • Eco-Friendly Energy Management Control System: Reduces power consumption by up to 90%, making it a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious offices.
$1,042.63
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HSM

Item#: HSM2083

$1,220.12

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  • High Security Standards: Achieves O-3, P-4, E-3, T-4, F-1 ratings, ensuring your sensitive documents are securely shredded.
  • Hands-Free Operation: Innovative autofeed technology allows for shredding up to 150 sheets at once, saving you time and effort.
  • Durable and Reliable: Built with solid steel cutting rollers and a powerful motor for continuous operation, handling staples and paper clips with ease.
  • Eco-Friendly Design: Features EcoSmart technology for low energy consumption, with only 0.1 watts in standby mode, promoting sustainability in your office.
$1,220.12
Destroyit

Item#: MB-2503CC

$1,687.00

features

  • Shred Capacity: 12 - 14 Sheets
  • Cut Style: Cross Cut
  • Security Level: P-4
  • Waste Bin Capacity: 20 Gallons
$1,687.00
Dahle

Item#: 50114

$698.00

features

  • Feed Width: 9.5"
  • Particle Size: 3/16" x 1 1/4" Cross Cut
  • Sheet Capacity : 10 Sheets (20lb paper) / 12 Sheets (16lb paper)
  • Security Level: P-4
$698.00
Intimus

Item#: 227154S1

$1,683.22

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  • High Shredding Efficiency: Shred up to 25 sheets at once with a cutting speed of 27 ft./min, ensuring quick and effective document destruction.
  • Versatile Shredding Capability: Effortlessly shreds not only paper but also CDs, DVDs, credit cards, and more, making it a comprehensive solution for all your shredding needs.
  • Enhanced User Experience: Features like the integrated Auto Reverse Function and Dynamic Load Sensor promote hassle-free operation and prevent paper jams.
  • Quiet and Eco-Friendly Operation: Silentec technology reduces noise levels to below 57 db(A), while EcoLogic design ensures energy efficiency, making it ideal for office environments.
$1,683.22
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Destroyit

Item#: DSH0066

$1,092.14

features

  • Feed Opening: 9 1/2"
  • Particle Size: 3/16" x 1-1/2"
  • Sheet Capacity: 11-13
  • Shred Speed: 14 ft./min.
$1,092.14
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Destroyit

Item#: DSH0063

$404.29

features

  • High-Quality Cutting Performance: Equipped with hardened steel cutting shafts that effortlessly shred paper clips and staples, ensuring complete destruction of sensitive documents.
  • Compact and Efficient Design: With dimensions of 8 3/4 x 13 1/2 x 21 inches, this shredder fits seamlessly into any office space while maintaining a shredding speed of 12 feet per minute.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Includes a transparent safety shield, safety flap, and automatic power cut-off when the bin is removed, prioritizing user safety during operation.
  • Reliable Warranty: Backed by a lifetime limited warranty on cutting shafts and wheels, plus a three-year warranty on other parts, ensuring long-term peace of mind for your investment.
$404.29
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HSM

Item#: HSM2333

$687.51

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  • Whisper-Quiet Operation: Enjoy a peaceful workspace with noise levels as low as 55 - 58 dB, perfect for home or office use.
  • Durable Construction: Built with premium quality materials and hardened steel cutting rollers, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
  • Eco-Friendly Design: Low power consumption in standby mode helps reduce energy costs and environmental impact.
  • Convenient Waste Management: The 6.6-gallon removable waste container makes emptying quick and mess-free, with a built-in level indicator for easy monitoring.
$687.51
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HSM

Item#: HSM1051W

$484.17

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  • Efficiently shreds up to 20 sheets at once, ensuring quick and secure document disposal.
  • Advanced anti-jam technology prevents interruptions, allowing for smooth operation even during heavy use.
  • Quiet operation makes it perfect for office environments, minimizing distractions while maintaining productivity.
  • Includes a dedicated CD cutting unit with a separate waste container for secure disposal of sensitive media.
$484.17
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HSM

Item#: HSM1059

$372.90

features

  • Efficient Shredding: Shreds up to 12 sheets of paper at once, ensuring quick and effective document disposal.
  • Versatile Cutting Capabilities: Capable of shredding papers, paper clips, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs for comprehensive security.
  • User-Friendly Design: Features LED indicators for easy monitoring and a removable waste container for hassle-free emptying.
  • Enhanced Safety Features: Equipped with anti-jam technology and automatic shutdown to prevent overheating and ensure safe operation.
$372.90
Fellowes

Item#: 4616001

$1,656.49

features

  • Ultra-quiet operation ensures a peaceful workspace, perfect for shared office environments.
  • Large 20-gallon removable waste bin minimizes the need for frequent emptying, enhancing productivity.
  • Advanced safety features, including SafeSense technology, automatically stop shredding when hands touch the entry.
  • Continuous run time of up to 30 minutes allows for efficient handling of larger shredding tasks without interruptions.
$1,656.49
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Fellowes

Item#: 5015201

$346.99

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  • Advanced IntelliBar technology ensures optimal shredding performance and efficiency.
  • 100% Jam Proof System with Auto Reverse eliminates frustrating paper jams for seamless operation.
  • SafeSense Technology provides peace of mind by automatically stopping shredding when hands or pets are detected near the entry.
  • Compact design with a 6-gallon pull-out waste bin for easy disposal and mobility with built-in casters.
$346.99
GBC

Item#: 04GBCWSM1757510

$2,296.92

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  • Effortless Shredding: Automatically shreds up to 600 sheets at once, allowing you to save time and focus on other tasks.
  • High Security: P-4 cross-cut technology ensures your sensitive documents are irreversibly destroyed for maximum confidentiality.
  • Extended Operation: Enjoy 240 minutes of continuous shredding with a powerful induction motor, perfect for high-volume office use.
  • Quiet Performance: Operates quietly, making it ideal for maintaining a peaceful work environment while ensuring document security.
$2,296.92
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Dahle

Item#: 04PS140

$150.00

features

  • Compact Design: Perfectly sized for desksides, making it ideal for home or office use.
  • High Security: P-4 security level ensures sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed.
  • Efficient Operation: Shreds up to 10 sheets at a speed of 11 feet per minute for quick document disposal.
  • Easy Maintenance: User-friendly controls with automatic on/off functionality for effortless operation.
$150.00
Formax

Item#: FD8502AF

$3,415.50

features

  • Effortless AutoFeed capability for up to 175 sheets, allowing for hands-free shredding and increased productivity.
  • High-speed shredding at 35 feet per minute, ensuring quick and efficient document destruction.
  • Robust safety features including a door safety sensor and auto-reverse function to prevent jams and enhance user safety.
  • Durable all-metal construction with a lifetime warranty on cutting heads, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability.
$3,415.50
Formax

Item#: FD-8602CC

$3,037.50

features

  • Continuous-Duty Motor: Designed for non-stop operation, perfect for busy offices.
  • Extra-Wide 16" Feed Opening: Easily accommodates large documents for quick shredding.
  • Auto Reverse & Jam Clearance: Built-in controls automatically reverse the motor to clear paper jams.
  • Self-Diagnosis System: Monitors performance and provides maintenance alerts for optimal operation.
$3,037.50
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GBC

Item#: GBC1758500

$334.55

features

  • Cross-Cut Security: Ensures sensitive information is thoroughly destroyed with P-4 security level cross-cut shredding.
  • Whisper Quiet Operation: Enjoy a quieter workspace with Whisper Shred Technology, operating below 58 dB.
  • Energy Efficient: Eco Power Save function automatically powers down after 2 minutes of inactivity, conserving energy.
  • Versatile Shredding: Capable of shredding staples and paper clips, providing added convenience for all your shredding needs.
$334.55
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Dahle

Item#: 04PS260

$240.00

features

  • Compact Design: Perfect for desksides, saving space while providing powerful shredding capabilities.
  • High Security: P-4 security level ensures sensitive documents are shredded into tiny particles for maximum confidentiality.
  • Easy Monitoring: Clear waste bin window allows you to easily check shred levels without opening the bin.
  • Quiet Operation: Operates at a low noise level of 58 dB, making it suitable for quiet office environments.
$240.00
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HSM

Item#: HSM1057W

$374.99

features

  • Efficient Shredding: Shreds up to 14 sheets at once, ensuring quick and effective document disposal.
  • Versatile Cutting Capabilities: Capable of shredding papers, paper clips, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs for comprehensive security.
  • User-Friendly Design: Features LED indicators and automatic start/stop functionality for hassle-free operation.
  • Quiet and Safe Operation: Designed with anti-jam technology and automatic shutdown to enhance safety and minimize noise.
$374.99

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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.