Product Description
The Dahle 40306 Small Office Level P-2 shredder offers a 10 1/4" feed opening that empties into an 23 gal. waste compartment. Vibration absorbing rubber shock mounts produce minimal noise, making it perfect for shared work spaces. The Dahle 40306 strip cut shredder can shred up to 24 sheets at once, and can even handle staples, paperclips, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs. Additional features include auto on/off, reverse, continuous run operation, and SmartPower to reduce power consumption and conserve energy.
Product Details
- Quality German engineering ensures precision, durability and silent operation
- Designed to shred between 100 and 400 sheets per day. The 40306 offers quick and easy destruction of confidential materials.
- 10 1/4" Feed opening for easy shredding of letter and legal sized paper
- Shreds Staples, Paperclips, Credit Cards, and CDs/DVDs
- SmartPower multi-stage energy management system reduces power consumption when sitting idle
- Rubber Shock Mounts between cutting mechanism and wooden cabinet reduces vibration to provide extremely quiet operation
- Thermally Protected Motor prevents overheating during constant shredding
- 23 gallon waste compartment is able to hold large volumes of waste requiring less frequent changing
- Solid cutting head of German steel is milled to create each cutting cylinder
- Wooden Cabinet blends in with any office decor and deafens noise for quiet operation
- Utilizes gussetted waste bags that expand to collect a larger amount of material
Specifications
- Shred Size: 1/4" Strip Cut
- Security Level: P-2 (old level 2)
- Feed Width: 10 1/4"
- Capacity: 20 Sheets
- Speed: 14 ft/min
- Motor: .87 Hp 115V
- Waste Bin: 23 Gal
- Waste Bag: 705
- Weight: 88 lbs
- Dimensions: 34 1/4" x 21 1/2" x 17 1/8"
- Warranty: Lifetime Manufacturer Warranty on Cutting Cylinders, 2 Year on Parts and Labor
Staff Review
Dahle 40306 Small Office Level 2 Strip-Cut Paper Shredder Review
If you need a strip-cut shredder for your office, there are plenty of machines on the market. However, one that stands out is the Dahle 40306. This is a machine that's great for office use thanks to its shredding capacity and special features. Take a look at its strengths and weaknesses so you can determine if it's right for your office:
Strengths:
- One of this shredder's best features is its shredding capacity. The machine can shred up to 24 sheets at a time so you will be able to get rid of your documents quickly and easily. The feed opening is 10.25" wide so it's possible to shred both large and small pieces of paper.
- In addition to paper, this machine can shred credit cards and CD's/DVD's. The cutters are strong enough to tackle paper clips and staples, so you can leave them attached to your documents. This will help you save a little bit of time.
- The 40306 has a number of special features such as a SmartPower energy-saving system. This feature helps the shredder use less power when it's idling, preventing wear and tear. The motor is thermally protected so you will be able to shred as much as you want without the machine overheating.
- If you need a shredder you can share other people, the 40306 is a great choice. It has a 23-gallon waste bin which can be lined with gusseted bags for extra storage room. The machine also has rubber shock mounts and a wooden cabinet to reduce noise and vibrations.
- This shredder is very durable since it's made out of high-quality materials such as German steel. You can definitely expect to get a lot of use out of this machine. The cutters are covered by a lifetime warranty while everything else is backed for 2 years.
Weaknesses:
- Although this machine can process both paper and some multimedia items, it only has one feed opening. Thus, your shreds will be mixed together which might make recycling problematic.
- Since this is a strip-cut shredder, it doesn't have an exceptionally high security rating. (It's rated as a level 2 machine.) Thus, it's best for the shredding of everyday documents as opposed to highly confidential ones.
- You might want to measure your work area to ensure that the 40306 will fit in it. The machine's approximate dimensions are 34" x 22" x 17".
Although the Dahle 40306 has a few weaknesses, don't let them scare you off. This is a well-made strip-cut shredder that can shred up to 24 sheets at once, so getting rid of your documents is a snap. (Don't forget the machine can also shred CD's and credit cards!) Plus, this machine has a roomy waste bin and the SmartPower system to keep things running smoothly. While this shredder doesn't have a super high security rating, it nonetheless is good for everyday use. Check it out today.