The High-Security Office Shredder from Dahle meets the National Security Agency's specifications for secure disposal of top-secret documents by military, federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as by department of defense contractors. With a capacity of up to 12 sheets per pass, this shredder reduces paper into consistently-fine 0.04 x 0.19" cross-cut particles in conformance with security level P-7 standards. The opening is 10.25" wide and accommodates both letter- and legal-size sheets.

This high-security shredder includes a number of electronic capabilities designed to maximize safety and convenience. The shredder engages automatically when paper is inserted into the feed opening and stops once the paper has passed completely through the shredding mechanism. It shuts off automatically when the waste drawer is full, so you know it is time to empty the box or change the bag. The machine also shuts off automatically when the cabinet door is opened to prevent accidents, and the cylinders reverse when they are over-fed to prevent jamming.

This shredder is equipped with the EvenFlow lubricator automatic oiling system, which provides slow, continuous lubrication across the entire cutting mechanism; reducing wear on the precision milled cutting cylinders, and maintaining the shredder at its peak capacity and performance. The shredding mechanism is rubber shock-mounted to isolate the wooden cabinet from vibration and ensure quiet operation. Designed to be moved easily within your office, the wooden cabinet has four rolling casters.

Shreds up to 12 Sheets per Pass    Cross-Cut Shred Size 0.04 x 0.19"    Security Level P-7    Feed Width 10.25"    Automatic On/Off    Bag Full Auto Off    Shuts Off When Door Opens    Auto Reverse Overfeed Prevention    Automatic EvenFlow Lubricator    Wastebin Capacity of 30 Gallons

Approved by the NSA for the destruction of top-secret data under NSA/CSS specification 02-01 standards

Two precision-milled solid steel cutting cylinders

Shreds A-4 sheet into over 15,500 particles

SmartPower Management engages sleep mode after 10 idle minutes and completely powers down after 20 additional minutes of inactivity

Waste drawer holds up to 30 gallons of shredded material

German engineered

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. are these large enough to cut 120mm film negatives in one cut?

A: Yes. The Dahle 40008 Vantage Scissors (8") can cut 120 film in a single cut.

Q: 2. Where is the Dahle 554 manufactured?

A: As per our records, the Dahle 554 is manufactured in the Czech Republic. Please note this is subject to change at any time.

Q: 3. Will this cut for 4 ply matboard?

A: Yes. Unit can cut twenty 80gm sheets of paper or 2mm. 4-ply is around 1.5mm

Q: 4. I like this cutter. Only question, is it self sharpening?

A: This cutter has 7 41/2* B&H customer reviews so other people like it too. However, an extensive search did not find any mention of the blade being self sharpening.

Q: 5. Will this trimmer cut through 3/16+ inch foam board?

A: Unfortunately, this trimmer cannot cut 3/16" foam board.

Q: 6. Can you cut 4ply mat board, intend for picture framing?

A: No, the Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer (51") can not handle 4ply mat board.

Q: 7. Will it cleanly cut a roll of metallic canvas?

A: Yes, the Dahle 508 Personal Rolling Trimmer (18") can cut metallic canvas as long as it is 0.6mm or thinner.

Q: 8. Is blade self-sharpening?

A: There is NO blade. It is just a piece of metal and it cuts paper due to its weight. This is not good for cutting canvas - not even a single sheet simply because there is no blade. Even if you were to put your finger and apply pressure - don't worry, you will not bleed because the edge is not sharp either.

Q: 9. This item is made in Germany or made in China?

A: The Dahle 552 Professional Rotary Trimmer (20") is made in the Czech Republic.

Q: 10. Does this cutter allow for the blade to be lifted and then start cutting in the middle of the paper for creating mattes?

A: Unfortunately, the blade cannot be lifted.