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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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  • Whitaker Brothers Datastroyer 2600/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder
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    MBM Destroyit 2600/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,299.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-697-3357
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 6 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • Datastroyer DS-3 High Security Deployment Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer DS-3 High Security Deployment Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,099.00
    NSN: 7490-01-505-2540
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 7 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.5"
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  • HSM Classic 411.2 High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    HSM Classic 411.2 High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $4,331.82
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    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 14-16 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • HSM Classic 125.2 High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    HSM Classic 125.2 High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $1,936.55
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 5-7 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.5"
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  • MBM Destroyit 2445 Cross Cut Shredder Level 3 Shredders MBM Ideal
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    MBM Destroyit 2445 Cross Cut Shredder Level 3/P-4
    $762.25
    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 11-13 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.5"
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  • Datastroyer DS-4 High Security Tabletop Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer DS-4 High Security Tabletop Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,199.00
    NSN: 7490-01-505-2542
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 7 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.5"
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  • Datastroyer 402 SF High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer 402 SF High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,094.99
    NSN: 7490-01-696-4950
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 7 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • MBM Destroyit 4005 Cross Cut Paper Shredder Level 3/P-4
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    MBM Destroyit 4005 Cross Cut Paper Shredder Level 3/P-4
    $6,199.00
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    Security Level: Level 3/P-4
    Sheet Capacity: 37-39 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • Datastroyer 007SF High Security Paper Shredder Package Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer 007SF High Security Paper Shredder Package Level 6/P-7
    $6,999.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-505-2543
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 20 sheets*
    Throat Width: 13"
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  • Datastroyer 0077SL High Security Shredder Shredders Datastroyer by Whitaker Brothers
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    Datastroyer 0077SL High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $8,999.00
    NSN: 7490-01-498-9095
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 16 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • HSM Classic 390.3 High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    HSM Classic 390.3 High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $3,789.00
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 10-12 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • 220V-50Hz Datastroyer DCS 36/6 High Security COMBO Paper & Optical Media Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    220V-50Hz Datastroyer DCS 36/6 High Security COMBO Paper & CD Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $4,999.00
    NSN: 7490-01-696-7456
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 16 sheets*
    Throat Width: 13" Paper; 5" CDs
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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