The CleanTEC 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 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 shredder comes with an integrated air-filtration system which permanently traps up to 98% of the fine dust particles which are created around the cutting cylinders while shredding, preventing those particles from reaching your office environment.

This shredder is equipped with the Safe Technology Package which provides verbal and contact shut-down options: In the event of an emergency, the shredder can be immediately halted by saying "stop" or tapping the top cover of the machine. A switch located at the back of the machine provides an additional emergency shut-down option. Electronic sensors around the feed opening add personal protection by turning the shredder off when fingers get close. CleanTEC High-Security Shredders optimize energy management by using the SmartPower system: Sleep Mode engages after ten idle minutes, and after 20 additional minutes of inactivity the shredder powers down completely. To keep your shredder running at peak performance and increase its lifespan, the integrated Dahle EvenFlow Lubricator provides continuous automatic lubrication to the shredding mechanism.

Shreds Up to 12 Sheets per Pass    Cross-Cut Shred Size 0.04 x 0.19"    Security Level P-7    Feed Width 10.25"    CleanTEC Filtration    Verbal/Contact Emergency Shutdown    SmartPower Energy Management    Automatic EvenFlow Lubricator    Approved by NSA    Waste Drawer Holds 30 Gallons

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

Shreds A-4 sheet into over 15,500 particles

Waste drawer holds up to 30 gallons of shredded material

German engineered

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Are the markings on the cutter in inches or cm? I bought a Dahle from B&H before, but it came in cm and I can't use it.

A: The Dahle 552 Professional Rotary Trimmer (20") BH #DA552 has both an inches and centimeter ruler marked along the edge.

Q: 2. 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: 3. Can the blade be replaced?

A: The cutting head with the blade can be replaced.

Q: 4. 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: 5. 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: 6. 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: 7. Can this model cut a SINGLE sheet of 4-ply mat board? I'm hearing mixes responses from actual users online.

A: It is not recommended to cut a a single sheet of 4-ply mat board with the Dahle 554 Professional Rotary Trimmer. I would recommend one from the premium series - Dahle 446 Premium Rolling Trimmer (36.25") BH #DAT36 • MFR #446 https://bit.ly/3UsElTY.

Q: 8. I like to mount my photos on thin foam board. Can this unit do this?

A: No, it cannot. The Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer (51") listed above is intended for cutting paper and paper-like materials (such as photographs and card stock) up to 12 pages thick. It is not designed for use with mounting photos on foam board.

Q: 9. Also, how heavy is this trimmer?

A: The weight of the Dahle 558 Professional Rotary Trimmer is slightly less than 22 lbs.

Q: 10. 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.