If your office is shredding volumes of paper on a daily basis, you shouldn’t be using a department store shredder. These small shredders quickly burn out, overheat and simply die as a result of overuse. If you are worried about your paper shredder prematurely wearing out, or if you simply want the best heavy-duty shredder available, you should seriously consider using one of the six models I will be listing in this article. You can find our entire selection of heavy-duty shredders here.

There are six requirements that I feel a heavy-duty office paper shredder should meet. These are:

1. A quite motor to prevent office interruptions.
2. A thermally protected continuous duty motor for use throughout the day.
3. At least a 30-gallon shred bin.
4. At least a level 3 cross cut shred pattern.
5. The ability to cross cut shred at least 30 sheets of paper or more at a time.
6. At least a 16″ wide shred throat.

Now that I have listed the criteria I feel you should have in a heavy-duty shredder, here are a few models that I recommend. These are listed in ascending order based on price.

Top 6 Best Heavy-Duty Paper Shredders

1. HSM Securio P40C Cross Cut Shredder (found here) – HSM Shredders feature high-quality German technology. The P40C can shred 35-37 sheets of paper at a time, is extremely fast and is designed to be quiet.
2. HSM 411.2 Departmental Shredder (found here) – HSM Shredders are known for their rugged capabilities and the 411.2 is no exception. This tough shredder comes in a Level 2, 3 and 4 version. The Level 3 cross cut can shred 35 sheets of paper at a time, making it ideal for use by multiple people throughout the day.
3. Intimus 702 Cross Cut Shredder (found here) – Intimus has been around for decades and the Intimus 702 can shred a whopping 55 sheets of paper at a time. A wide 16″ throat handles just about any size of paper you can throw at it. It can also be used to shred CDs, DVDs and floppy disks.
4. Intimus 175CC3 Pro Cross Cut Shredder (found here) – This tough shredder has a huge 46.2 gallon bin, a 50 sheet shredding capacity and is one of the most energy-efficient shredders we offer. It is also an extremely fast shredder, running at speeds of up to 606 sheets per minute.
5. HSM Securio P44C Level 3 Shredder (found here) – The Secrio line of HSM shredders are designed for use in a centralized location in the office. They feature thermally protected motor and are excellent for continuous duty shredding. The P44C has a 43-46 sheet shredding capacity and is able to shred optical discs, credit cards and even data storage drives like thumb drives.
6. Destroyit 4005 Heavy Duty Shredder (found here) – Destroyit shredders are some of my personal favorites. They have a reputation of holding up with heavy use. This particular model is German engineered, German build and features a massive 59-gallon shred bin. As is the case with all Destroyit shredders, this model is extremely easy to use.

You won’t be disappointed with any of the above listed six heavy-duty shredders. They are tough, they are designed for daily use and they are perfect for your office. Why go through a shredder every few months when you can have a shredder that will hold up for years to come? Please feel free to call us at 1-800-658-8788 with any paper shredder inquiries. You can find our entire selection of heavy-duty shredders here.