Security Level |
Max Shred Size Strip Cut (inches) |
Max Shred Size Cross Cut (inches) |
Max Shred Size Strip Cut (mm) |
Max Shred Size Cross Cut (mm) |
Uses |
Level 1 |
3/8" |
3/8" x 1 1/2 - 3 1/8" |
10.5mm, 11.8mm |
10.5 x 40-80mm |
For shredding of common home or office documents. |
Level 2 |
1/8", 1/4" |
1/2" x 9/16 - 2", 1/4" x 9/16 - 2" |
3.9mm, 5.8mm |
7.5mm x 40-80mm |
For shredding more sensitive internal-office or home documents. |
Level 3 |
1/16" |
1/8" x 1 1/8 - 2" |
1.9mm |
3.9mm x 30-50mm |
For shredding of confidential documents. |
Level 4 |
|
1/6" x 9/16 - 5/8" |
|
1.9mm x 15mm |
For shredding of secret documents. |
Level 5 |
|
1/32" x 3/8 - 1/2" |
|
.78mm x 11mm |
For top secret document shredding. |
Level 6 |
|
1/32" x 5/32", 1/26" x 1/5" |
|
1mm x 4-5mm |
For ultra-secure shredding for the most sensitive top secret documents. NSA/CSS, and DOD approved for top secret and classified document shredding. |