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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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  • Datastroyer 702 SF High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer 702 SF High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $4,999.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-605-5416
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 20 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • Datastroyer 2605 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer® 2605 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,779.00
    NSN: 7490-01-697-3352
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 13 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • Datastroyer® 2600/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer® 2600/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $2,299.00
    NSN: 7490-01-697-3357
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 6 sheets*
    Throat Width: 10.25"
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  • MBM Destroyit 4014/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    MBM Destroyit 4014/2 SMC High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $6,148.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-501-8544
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 18 sheets*
    Throat Width: 16"
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  • HSM Securio P36i High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    HSM Securio P36i High Security Cross Cut Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $4,700.37
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    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 10-14 sheets*
    Throat Width: 13"
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  • Datastroyer 1215 MS High Security Shredder Level 6/P-7
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    Datastroyer 1215 MS High Security Shredder with Auto Oiler Level 6/P-7
    $3,031.00
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    NSN: 7490-01-696-7281
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 12 sheets*
    Throat Width: 12"
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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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  • Intimus 45CP7 High Security Paper Shredder
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    Intimus 45CP7 High Security Paper Shredder Level 6/P-7
    $1,299.50
    Security Level: Level 6/P-7
    Sheet Capacity: 5 sheets*
    Throat Width: 9.3"
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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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  • 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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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