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The Naked Truth About the Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder

Reviewing the Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder

After pulling out our microscope and taking a closer look, the Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder has proved to be a worthy machine. It's a fairly versatile machine with a not-too-crazy price tag either (but remember you can often get a better deal if you call or email :-) Overall we'd recommend this machine but I suggest that you take a look at the specs yourself.

Security

This level 5 shredder is nearly unmatched when it comes to shred size. Level 5 was previously the highest shred level until the NSA adopted the new spec for high-security shredding at a level 6. This machine will absolutely shred your sensitive documents to an unrecognizable state. If you are buying this machine you are most likely involved with the government or government contracting. If you are not, we recommend that you save a little bit of money by looking at a level 3 or 4 machine.

Shredable Material

The Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder can shred Paper, Paper Clips, Staples. If you need to be able to shred something else then we recommend that you look at a larger machine and/or look for something with a little bit lower security (the higher the security the less likelihood that the machine shreds something other than paper).

Continuous Motor

This shredder is rated for continuous operation. That means that theoretically you could shred all day long and the machine would not have to shut-down to cool off. Remember that results may vary under real-world operating conditions and things such as the temperature of the room will affect the ability of this motor to stay cool and continue to shred. We give this machine 2 pats on the back for being rated continuous duty and we know that you'll appreciate this feature in due time.

Bin Size

The Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder has a 16 gallon bin. We're happy with this size because it will give you a bit more time between emptying your bin. Although the size may make it difficult to fit this shredder in a tight space, it's always worth it in the long run to get a bigger bin size and move your office around a bit.

Throat Size

The 10 inch throat on this machine gives you a little bit of breathing room when you're shredding regular size paper and the option to shred a few odd shaped things. If you really have large paper, then you'll need to look at machine with something larger than a 10" throat.

Auto Oiler

With an Optional Auto-Oiler available on this machine we highly recommend that you get it pre-installed. The machine is pre-wired to accept an oiler so all the manufacturer has to do is hook it up properly and you'll never have to worry about messy oil again. Automatically oiling your machine takes the guess-work out of maintenance and will most likely increase the life of your machine.

Warranty

The Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder comes with a 2 year limited warranty (parts/labor), lifetime warranty on cutting cylinders. This means that you have plenty of time to test out the machine and make sure that everything is running smoothly. Just make sure to properly care for your machine and you shouldn't have any issues.

Price

The MSRP is $3,095.00 but you can find it for much less online if you look around. Don't let the price deter you until you do a little bit of comparison shopping first.

About the Manufacturer

When accuracy matters professionals prefer Dahle. Our German engineered trimmers feature a precision graduated, self-sharpening blade made of German Solingen steel. This blade cuts in either direction and maintains a perfectly honed edge every time it's used. Why trust your images with anything else? With over 75 years of experience, our products are designed to meet the strictest safety standards in both personal and professional grade products. You can have the peace of mind in knowing you are about to purchase a quality product that will provide many years of trouble free operation.

Manufacturer Jargon

With the widespread use of networked printers and fax machines, confidential business information is constantly being printed throughout the workday. It's important to have a powerful shredder located nearby to easily dispose of this information. Dahle Office Shredders are designed to accommodate the needs of most busy offices by shredding between 400 and 2,000 sheets of paper per day. This is the perfect device for properly destroying marketing plans, health records, or other confidential information that should not be seen by others.

I hope that our break-down here has helped you make your decision on the Dahle 20630 EC Cross-Cut Shredder. We are always available to answer more specific questions that you might have, so don't hesitate to give us a call. As always, remember that the manufacturer stated specs do not always match up to the real-world performance that you get from the machine so keep this in mind when deciding on what to buy.

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