Heavy-duty shredder makes an ideal central device for a mid-size busy office. Shreds paper, staples, paper clips, credit cards and CDs/DVDs. Shreds 18 sheets of 20 lb. paper at 26' per minute into 1/8" x 1-1/8" cross-cut pieces. Stops automatically when the container is full and door is open. Offers a security level 3, 10" throat, automatic start/stop control via electronic eye, reverse button to release overfed paper, auto stop and container full indicators, standby mode with LED indicator and safety element above paper intake with in-feed slot for CDs/floppy disks in security level 2. 20 gallon waste bin includes a reusable collecting bag. Shred bin has a large window to view fill level. Motor has thermal protection. Enclosed housing protects against paper dust. The tried-and-tested, closed-tooth wheel drive prevents penetration of dirt and slows wear, increasing the service life. Shredder weighs 57.3 lb (26 kg.).