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To best dispose of sensitive or confidential documents, choose the appropriate shred level to protect information and abide by HIPAA/FACTA requirements. Each level is defined by different maximum surface area and width. These measurements describe varied levels of reconstructability, character distinguishability, and particle size.

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  • Save 64% ($ 2,176.90 USD)

    Datastroyer 2360 SMC Shredder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8wThUrJhhc Datastroyer 2360 SMC Shredder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8wThUrJhhc
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    MBM Destroyit 2360 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $1,199.00
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    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 7 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.5"
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  • Save 53% ($ 6,924.76 USD)

    Datastroyer DCS 36/6 Cardboard Shredder Perforator DCS 36/6 High Security COMBO Paper and Optical Media Shredder Shredders HSM
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    Datastroyer DCS 36/6 High Security COMBO Paper & Optical Media Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $6,170.72
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    NSN: 7490-01-696-7457
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 16 sheets*
    Throat Width: 13" Paper, 5" CDs
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  • Save 34% ($ 1,016.00 USD)

    Destroyit 2604 Cross Cut Shredder Level 3 Shredders MBM Ideal Destroyit 2604 Cross Cut Shredder Level 3 Shredders MBM Ideal
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    MBM Destroyit 2604 Cross Cut Shredder Level 3/P-4
    $1,983.00
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    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 23-25 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • Save 57% ($ 3,281.00 USD)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0E_m1Np57c Datastroyer 2603/2 SMC Shredder
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    MBM Destroyit 2603/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,489.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-697-3360
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 11 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • Save 33% ($ 1,652.00 USD)

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    MBM Destroyit 4002 Cross Cut Paper Shredder with Auto Oiler Level 3/P-4
    $3,347.00
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    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 24-26 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • Save 9% ($ 93.21 USD)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggi4RABbnn8 Fellowes 225Ci Cross Cut Paper Shredder Level 3/P-4
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    Fellowes Powershred 225Ci Cross Cut Paper Shredder Level 3/P-4
    $996.97
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    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 22 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.5"
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    Datastroyer 2605 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Datastroyer 2605 SMC High Security Paper Shredder
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    MBM Destroyit 2605 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,699.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-697-3352
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 13 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • Save 55% ($ 3,906.51 USD)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfr6fF2-qZM Datastroyer 502 SF Shredder
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    Datastroyer 502 SF High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $3,148.00
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 13 sheets*
    Throat Width: 12.25"
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  • Save 54% ($ 2,499.99 USD)

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    Fellowes Powershred 425Ci Cross Cut Paper Shredder Level 3/P-4
    $2,144.00
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    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 28 sheets*
    Throat Width: 12"
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  • Save 61% ($ 7,774.61 USD)

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dbp96y90Tj0?rel=0 Datastroyer 1628 MS High Security Shredder Shredders Whitaker Brothers
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    Datastroyer 1628 MS High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $5,034.17
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    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 18 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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    HSM Securio P36L6 OMDD Combo Paper & Optical Media Shredder Shredders HSM HSM Securio P36i L6 OMDD Combo Paper & Optical Media Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    HSM Securio P36i L6 OMDD Combo Paper & Optical Media Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $4,999.00
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 12-14 sheets*
    Throat Width: 13" Paper; 5" CDs
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  • Save 44% ($ 2,409.50 USD)

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    Fellowes Powershred 485i Strip Cut Paper Shredder Level 2/P-2
    $3,092.49
    Security Level: Level 2/P-2
    Sheet Capacity: 38 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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The more sensitive information that is documented (personal consumer or classified information), the higher the level of shredding Not everyone needs a high security shredder, but there are rules to what level shredder should destroy what document Information safety relies on proper disposal, so getting to know each shredder level is important in knowing which shredder level is for you Check out the different products we have for each security level below.

Lvl 6/P-7
Current NSA standard for high security


Lvl 5/P-6
The old NSA standard for high security


Lvl 4/P-5
Extra level of security for businesses


Lvl 4/P-4
Our largest selection of shredders


Lvl 3/P-3
Great entry-level cross cut


Lvl 2/P-2
Fast shredder productivity


Lvl 1/P-1
Ideal for large scale paper recycling