HSM Classic 80.2 1/4" Strip Cut Shredder (Discontinued)

Description of HSM Classic 80.2 Strip Cut Shredder

The HSM 80.2 shredder is from HSM's "Classic" line. This means it sticks to what it's best at, and that's good old fashion paper shredding. Although it might not have all the latest flashing LEDs and digital displays, it is good at taking perfectly good paper and destroying it. Simple and straightforward, this shredder can cut each piece of paper into 38 particle strips per page. The head of the shredder sits on a small bin that holds the shredded paper. No bag needed. To empty the bin, simply remove the shredder head and dump the strip particles into a trash can. A quick note on strip cut shredders, yes, strip cut shredders are less secure, but they are much more productive a handy thing for a tiny shredder like this one. That's because cutting capacity is notoriously low on smaller shredders like the HSM 80.2. However, since it's a strip cut, it can squeeze out some additional productivity. Another benefit here is that the strip cut will be a bit quieter than the cross cut model and produce less mess when emptying the bin. No confetti to try to collect with occasional spills.

Just because it's part of the "Classic" line of HSM shredders, don't think for a moment that this shredder is old news. In addition to the high quality build that HSM is known for, the 80.2 also has energy saving features, such as the "Zero Energy Stand-by" mode. This means that no power is being used when the shredder isn't shredding. Although power savings for a small shredder might not mean a lot to a large office, every kilowatt of savings can really add up in a small business or home office--which is probably the most popular placement for this model.

We'd be remiss if we didn't mention a few more things that make this shredder great. The cutting head is made from solid steel, so you know it's tough. This part is especially important in this category where so many small personal shredders are made cheaply and destined to break after the first jam. HSM even has a lifetime warranty on the cutting head. HSM's business is shredders, so you can be confident knowing that it was made by one of the premium shredder manufacturers in the world.