The HSM Classic 125.2 1/4" Strip-Cut Shredder can take a stack of up to 30 sheets of paper at once and cut 38 strip particles per page. The cutting cylinder is made of 100% solid steel for a clean, quick shred. Manufactured in Germany, the 125.2 SC's cylinder cutter is made of wear-resistant steel that doesn't dull, with a never fading performance and a lifetime warranty, all packaged in a sleek design with a 20 gallon bin. It is smaller than its 225.2 counterpart but works to shred just as powerfully and quietly. With the same amount of force as any larger machine, the 125.2 SC is the perfect choice for small offices looking for a quiet, effective shredder at an ideal price and size.The HSM Classic 125.2 SC can even shred staples, paper clips, credit cards and discs as easily as it shreds paper without getting louder or dulling the cylinder. Its low noise emittance is quiet and ideal for the office. It meets level 2 security requirements for shredders with its 1/4" wide strips. Users can keep feeding paper and still enjoy low sound emittance during Continuous Duty Operation, without any down time or waiting in between shredding. Use the easy on/off switch and the automatic start/stop function to easily shred papers without the hassle of configuring or waiting.