Amazon Basics 8-Sheet Strip-Cut Paper, CD, and Credit Card Shredder

Strip Shredding

The Amazon Basics strip shredder turns paper into 1/4 inch-wide strips at a rate of 9.84 feet per minute and meets security level P-2 standards.

Shreds More Than Paper

This essential office appliance not only shreds paper, but also processes staples, small paper clips, CDs/DVDs, and credit cards.

Auto Off/On

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

Other Features

Includes a large removeable waste bin, overheat protection, and reverse function for retrieving partially-shredded documents and preventing jams.

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Ideal For

Fast, basic shredding and light use; best for less sensitive information

Ideal For

Meets HIPPAA & FACTA; more secure than strip-cut; faster than micro-cut

Ideal For

Higher security: best for sensitive information like personal items

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

• Shreds/cuts paper into 1/4-inch-wide strips at a rate of 9.84 feet per minute; meets security level P-2 standards
• Shred 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; blades cut each disc into 4 pieces)
• Run time is 2 minutes on / 15 minutes off; if shredder runs continuously beyond the max run time, it will automatically shut off to protect the motor from overheating
• 3-mode control switch (auto, off, reverse); easy-to-empty 3.2-gallon bin
• Please refer to the user manual, troubleshooting guide, and instructional video before use
• Amazon Basics quality tests every shredder before shipping it; you may see some paper shreds from the testing
• Note: Do not spray or keep any aerosol products in or around the shredder. Do not shred items like metallic credit cards.

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