Shop Shredders by Security Level
When deciding on a shredder, it is pertinent that you align the security level of that unit with the needs of you or your organization. In this section you can narrow it down by the security level which is a scale from 2 to 6, with 6 being the highest. Each section is available in all of the top name brands in the industry including Fellowes, HSM, Dahle, and more. Maybe your organization needs documents simply strip cut, or maybe you are dealing with highly sensitive, classified information in which you need them obliterated into a fine powder. Either way, you will find what you need here.
Fellowes Powershred 8MC Level P-4 Micro-Cut Shredder - 4776001
- Shreds 8 sheets per pass into 7/64" x 25/64" micro-cut particles
- Also safely shreds staples and plastic credit cards.
- For personal use.
- 3.8-gallon bin with easy lift-off head.
Part #: 4776001-
Fellowes Powershred 76Ct Level P-4 Cross-Cut Shredder - 4676001
- Cut Size (inches): 5/32" x 1-1/2"
- Throat Width (inches): 9
- Cut Type: Cross-Cut
- Sheet Capacity: 16
Part #: 4676001 - Part #: HSM1045
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Swingline Stack-and-Shred 600M Auto-Feed Micro Cut Shredder - 1758577
- Bin Capacity (gallons): 21
- Cut Type: Micro-cut
- Entry Width: 9"
- Sheet Capacity (20 lb paper): 600
Part #: SWI-1758577 -
Swingline Stack-and-Shred 300X Auto Feed Cross-Cut Shredder with SmarTech - 1757576
- Bin Capacity (Gallons): 11
- Cut Style: Cross-cut
- Security level: P-4
- Sheet Capacity (20 lb paper): 300
Part #: SWI-1757576 -
Fellowes Powershred 125Ci Jam Proof Cross Cut Shredder - 3312501
- Sheet Capacity: 20
- Cut Type: Cross-Cut
- Cut Size: 5/32 x 1 1/2"
- Paper Entry Width: 9"
Part #: 3312501 -
Fellowes Powershred 90S Strip-Cut Shredder - 4690001
- Safety interlock switch prevents accidental shredding
- 9 gallon bin
- Shreds for up to 25 minutes before a 40 minute cool down period is needed
- Shreds 18 sheets per pass into 7/32” strip-cut particles (Security Level P-2)
Part #: 4690001 - Part #: HSM15624
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Swingline Stack-and-Shred 750X Auto Feed Cross-Cut Shredder with SmarTech - 1757578
- Bin Capacity (Gallons): 31
- Cut Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-4
- Sheet Capacity (20 lb paper): 750
Part #: SWI-1757578 -
Fellowes Powershred 99Ms Micro-Cut Paper Shredder - 4609001
- Shred Capacity: 14 Sheets
- Cut Style: Micro Cut
- Security Level: P-5
- Waste Bin Capacity: 9 gal.
Part #: 4609001 -
Fellowes AutoMax 550C Auto Feed Level P-4 Cross-Cut Shredder - 4963001
- Shreds stacks of paper of up to 550 sheets automatically or 14 sheets at a time manually
- Spacious 22 gallon removable bin eliminates the need for frequent emptying.
- Also shreds credit cards, CDs/DVDs, glossy paper and junk mail.
- Auto Reverse stops and reverses paper jams, reducing time-consuming frustrations.
Part #: 4963001 -
GoECOlife GXC181Ti Platinum Series 18-Sheet Level 4 Cross-Cut Shredder
- Cut Type: Cross-cut
- Sheet Capacity: 18
- Speed (feet per min): 10
- Throat Entry Width: 9.06 (230mm)
Part #: GXC181Ti -
MBM DestroyIt 2604 Level P-4 Cross Cut Paper Shredder - DSH0362
- Shred Capacity: 23 - 25 Sheets
- Cut Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-4
- Waste Bin Capacity: 30 gal.
Part #: MB-2604CC -
Fellowes Powershred 74C Cross-Cut Paper Shredder - 4674001
- Shred Capacity: 14 Sheets
- Cut Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-4
- Waste Bin Capacity: 7 gal.
Part #: 4674001 -
Swingline SX16-08 Cross-cut Jam Free Shredder - 1758495B
- Shred Capacity: 16 Sheets
- Cut Style: Cross Cut
- Security Level: P-3
- Waste Bin Capacity: 8 gal.
Part #: SWI-1758495
Understanding Paper Shred Security Levels
Level one and level two are designed for general shredding purposes, with a strip width of 12 or six millimeters. If it's a strip-cut shredder, it's going to fall into this category. Many cross-cut shredders that cut not only down but also ... Read More
Welcome to MyBinding comparison videos. Today we look at understanding paper shredding security levels, what do you need, and what shredder can do it. With a great number of shredders on the market, understanding security levels utmost important. In short, there are six security levels in paper shredding, ranging from most general purposes to top secret.
Level one and level two are designed for general shredding purposes, with a strip width of 12 or six millimeters. If it's a strip-cut shredder, it's going to fall into this category. Many cross-cut shredders that cut not only down but also across the paper fall into the same category.
Stepping up to level three, which is the most common for confidential, corporate, and personal data, requires a shred no more than 4mm in width and 80mm in length. Many cross-cuts are a level three, like this Destroyit 2240, but not all. The HSM ShredStar X5 is also a level three. You can really begin to see just how small these shreds are getting.
Level four is designed for very sensitive, very confidential and commercial and personal data. With a maximum width of 0.8mm and length 15mm. This is Swingline's EM07-06 and it does this microcut level four very well, as does this Fellowes MS-460Ci. Of course, getting to this security level, shredders tend to be more expensive and run slower.
And lastly, levels five and six are top secret, espionage-proof, with a total shred area of less than ten or five millimeters, respectively. Pictured here is Swingline's DSM07-13. It certainly is pricey to get a security level this high but these shreds are micro.
We hope this video has been helpful. Please give us a call or keep clicking; we want to get you the right shredder for the job. For more comparisons, demos, reviews, and how tos, check out MyBinding.com.
