Usage
The HSM shredstar X13 is designed for secure destruction of paper documents, credit cards, CDs, DVDs, and staples in small offices or shared workspaces with up to 5 users. Its compact design suits deskside and office environments.
Advantages
- Particle cut shredding (4 x 37 mm) ensures a high security level for confidential data.
- Shreds up to 13 sheets per pass and handles staples, paper clips, CDs, DVDs, and credit cards via a separate media slot.
- User-friendly operation with automatic start/stop function driven by an integrated light barrier.
- Anti-paper jam technology with automatic reverse minimizes downtime.
- Quiet operation at approximately 57 dB(A); however, the maximum continuous run time is limited before cooling is required.
Specifications
- Design: Modern casing on castors; clear operator panel; removable waste container for easy emptying; large inspection window shows fill level.
Materials: Durable construction suitable for both paper and digital media destruction[1][3][4].
Main Technologies: Particle cut system; separate CD/DVD cutting unit that sorts material into an additional bin[1][5].
- Sustainability & Certifications:
- Security Level P-4 under DIN 66399 (suitable for confidential documents)
- Safety features: automatic shutoff when the bin is full or removed
- LED indicators show machine status (power, overload, overheat)[1][6].
- Main Performance Data:
- Sheet capacity: up to 13 sheets (80g/m²) per pass
- Shred size: 4 x 37 mm particle cut
- Intake width: 230 mm
- Bin volume: 23 liters (up to around 290 sheets)
- Noise level: approx. 57 dB(A)
- Power consumption: 300 W
- Weight: 12.5 kg
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 390 x 300 x 595 mm[1][3][5].
- Differentiating Features:
- Mobile on castors for flexible positioning within the workspace.
- Clear fill-level indicator window.
- Separate collection compartment simplifies recycling of plastic media.[1][9]
How it works
The shredder automatically starts when materials are fed into its intake slot. Paper is shredded into secure particles while CDs/DVDs and cards are processed separately via a dedicated entry. An anti-jam reverse function ensures smooth operation; LED indicators display current status including bin full alerts[1][5]. The removable waste bin enables fast emptying without spilling contents.