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Use of this machine is fully electronic ultrasonic welding machine. As papers are

inserted into the feed, the device automatically turns on to shred them

and turns back off when through. The automatic off is also activated by

a full shred bag, an open cabinet door, or by overfed paper. An auto

reverse function kicks in during a potential jam to send the excess

material back to the user. Both audible and visual signals keep the

operator informed of the machine's status.The two horsepower

motor is conveniently rated for continuous run. A sturdy chain drive

connects the engine with the blades, providing slip-free power and

durability. The blades sit in rubber shock mounts to significantly

lower the sound output to about 53 decibels. That is about the noise

level found in an average home and much more tolerable than the usual

whine associated with shredders.The extra wide 16 inch

throat easily accepts computer printouts as well as standard and legal

size documents. Up to 16 sheets can shred at once and are devoured at

an impressive 35 feet per minute. The result is 15,500 particles from a

single sheet of letter size paper. Each individual piece measures only

1mm by 4.7mm in size, providing a high level 6 security rating and

exceeding the NSA's standards for document destruction.Those

tiny bits are deposited into a large 35 gallon shred bag. The bin sits

in a wooden cabinet that is mounted on casters for easy portability.Dahle backs this model with a one year warranty on the cutting cylinders. Parts and labor are covered for two years.

Weaknesses:

As with many high security devices, this one can only

shred paper. While it may be tedious to remove staples and paperclips,

the security gained is well worth it. If you don't need this high of

security and would like the convenience of not worrying about document

fasteners, then check out the 20822ec.For optimum

performance, it's recommended that this shredder be oiled for every 15

minutes of use. This can be a hassle to remember and it's hard to track

exactly how much a machine is used without monitoring it constantly.

We advise you to also get the optional automatic oil injection system to

take care of this task for you. All you have to do is attach it to the

pre-wired spot and fill it with oil.

The many strengths

speak for themselves, the Dahle 20834ec is an ideal device for any

department needing a high security shredder. Military and government

agencies as well as research labs and other top secret facilities will

appreciate the combination of high security and capacity. Moreover, the

convenience of automatic use and quiet operation are an added bonus to

this machine. We think the Dahle 20834ec is an excellent choice for

your next high security shredder.