Amazon Basics Micro-Cut Paper and Credit Card Shredder

Micro-Cut Shredder

More secure than strip- and cross-cut shredders, this micro-cut shredder turns sheets of paper into tiny particles. It also destroys credit cards.

Easy Start

In Auto (on) mode, shredding begins once the machine detects something to be shredded, and then it stops automatically when shredding is complete.

Reverse Function

The reverse function makes it possible to retrieve un-shredded or partially shredded documents, plus helps prevent paper jams.

Thermal Protection for Safety

The shredder will automatically shut off to protect the motor if it runs continuously beyond its maximum run time and begins to over-heat.

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Micro-Cut Paper Shredder

Ideal For

Fast, basic shredding and light use; best for less sensitive information (P-2)

Ideal For

Meets HIPPAA & FACTA; more secure than strip-cut; faster than micro-cut (P-3)

Ideal For

Higher security: best for sensitive information like personal items (P-4)

Shreds More Than Paper

Also shreds credit cards, DVDs, & CDs

Shreds More Than Paper

Also shreds credit cards

Shreds More Than Paper

Also shreds credit cards, DVDs, & CDs

Shred Type & Size

Strip-cut, 1/4-Inch wide

Shred Type & Size

Cross-cut, 3/16 x 1-27/32-Inch (5 x 47 mm)

Shred Type & Size

Micro-cut, 5/32 x 15/32-Inch (4 x 12 mm)

Run Time & Cool Down

Continuously runs for 2 minutes, 15 minute cool down

Run Time & Cool Down

Continuously runs for 3 minutes, 30 minute cool down

Run Time & Cool Down

Continuously runs for 5 minutes, 30 minute cool down

Available Sheet Capacities

8-Sheet

Available Sheet Capacities

6, 8, 12, 15, 18, and 24-Sheet

Available Sheet Capacities

6, 8, 12, and 150-Sheet

About this item

• Micro-cut shredder turns paper into tiny confetti-like pieces measuring 5/32 by 15/32 inches (4 by 12 mm); meets high security level P-4 standards; shreds 6x smaller than standard cross-cut shredders (2,235 pieces vs. 360 pieces)
• Shreds up to 8 sheets of 20-pound bond paper at a time (no need to remove staples or small paper clips); also destroys CDs, DVDs, and credit cards (one at a time, through dedicated slot)
• 5 minutes on / 30 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
• 4-mode power switch (auto, off, reverse, forward); LED status indicators (bin full, door open, overload, overheat, power on); 8.7-inch paper-entry width; easy-to-empty 4-gallon pull-out bin; casters included
• Quality tested: as part of Amazon Basics quality inspections, we test every shredder before shipping it, which means you may see some paper shreds from the testing
• Important Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder and do not shred items like metallic credit cards

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