Dahle 40534 High Security Level P-7 Micro Cut Paper Shredder

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Dahle 40534 High Security Level 6 Micro-Cut Paper Shredder Review

If you are looking for a new paper shredder, it's obvious that there are many of these machines on the market. Thus, it can be difficult to decide which ones you should check out, especially if security is one of your most important considerations. Luckily, there is one machine that's definitely worth a look: the Dahle 40534. This is a micro-cut machine that offers excellent security and it's suitable for frequent use. Check out its strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths:

• The 40534 is a level 6 micro-cut shredder so it will give you the highest possible amount of security. This device will turn your paper into miniscule shreds that measure 1 millimeter by 4.7 millimeters so you can easily protect personal and proprietary information. The feed opening is 12" wide to accommodate large and small documents.
• This shredder can process up to 12 sheets at once. While this may not seem like a lot, it's important to remember that cross- and micro-cut machines typically have lower shredding capacities since they cut the paper twice. So it's basically a tradeoff.
• The 40534 has a thermally protected motor that can run continuously without overheating. Thus, you will be able to shred are much as you need to during the day. The waste bin can hold up to 38 gallons of shreds and you can use gusseted bags to increase that capacity.
• Maintaining this shredder is easy because it has an EvenFlow automatic oiling system. All you need to do is make sure there is oil in the reservoir and the machine will oil itself as needed. You will also be able to save power since this machine has a SmartPower system. The system will kick in when the machine is idle and reduce your energy consumption. If you don't use the shredder for 20 minutes, it will shut down completely.
• If you're worried about this machine making too much noise, you will be glad to know that the motor sits in a wooden cabinet. The wood helps muffle the sounds so you and your co-workers can stay focused.
• The 40534's cutters are backed by a lifetime warranty. As a unit, the shredder is covered for 2 years.

Weaknesses:

• This shredder won't shred multimedia items such as CD's and DVD's. It's meant for destroying paper only.
• Since the 40534 has such a large waste bin, it will take up a lot of room in your office. Its dimensions are 34.5" x 29" x 20", so be prepared to clear out some space for it.

The Dahle 40534 is a high-quality paper shredder and it's recommended for use in busy offices. This machine offers the highest amount of security so you can shred your confidential documents without any worries. All in all, this is a very technologically advanced machine that's easy to use and maintain, and it can help you save energy. While it would be nice if the 40534 could handle multimedia items, this is just a small quibble. This shredder is terrific