The CleanTEC High-Security 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 12" 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 12"    CleanTEC Filtration    Verbal/Contact Emergency Shutdown    SmartPower Energy Management    Automatic EvenFlow Lubricator    Approved by NSA    Waste Drawer Holds 38 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 38 gallons of shredded material

German engineered

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. 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: 2. Can you tell me what country these were made in? I really try to purchase products made in democracies.

A: Unfortunately no democracy for this one.

Q: 3. 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: 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. Does anyone know if this unit is self sharpening?

A: Yes, the Dahle Vantage Trimmer is "self sharpening".

Q: 6. 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.

Q: 7. Also, how heavy is this trimmer?

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

Q: 8. Can the blade be replaced?

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

Q: 9. 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: 10. Will this trimmer cut through 3/16+ inch foam board?

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