KOBRA

KOBRA 260 HS-6

DIN 66399 security level P-7max 5 mm² particleHighest levelStrictly confidential material: classified national security, military and intelligence documents. See every P-7 machine

Cut: Micro Cut
Cut size: 0.8 x 5 mm
Sheet capacity: 4-5 sheets (70 gsm); 3-4 sheets (80 gsm)
Throat width: 10.25 inch

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Description

The KOBRA 260 HS-6 is the model in this family that a classified-material policy will actually accept: it cuts to 0.8 x 5 mm, which is DIN 66399 P-7, and "Kobra 260 HS-6" is named on the NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for paper shredders (January 2026 edition). Everything else about it is deliberately conventional - the same 43 cm cabinet, 10.25-inch throat and 22-gallon bin as the P-6 260 HS - so the only thing you are paying for, and the only thing you give up capacity for, is particle size.

Key Features

P-7 cutting head at 0.8 x 5 mm, which Kobra states produces around 20,000 particles from a single sheet. P-7 is the finest class DIN 66399 defines - nothing above it exists in the standard.
Listed by model name on the NSA/CSS EPL for paper shredders, which is what procurement documents for classified destruction normally require in addition to a particle size.
Chain drive on steel gears with carbon-hardened knives and a 24-hour continuous-duty motor - no duty cycle to manage during a scheduled destruction run.
Automatic start/stop, automatic reverse on jam, and a safety stop that cuts drive when the door is opened or the bin is full.
Energy-saving standby after a short idle, so it can be left powered in a secure room.
Fits in a normal office footprint at 43 x 31 x 83 cm on castors.

Specifications

Security level (DIN 66399 / ISO 21964)	P-7 \| F-3
NSA/CSS listing	Listed as "Kobra 260 HS-6" on the NSA/CSS EPL - Paper Shredders (January 2026)
Cut type	High-security cross cut (micro-cut class)
Cut size	0.8 x 5 mm
Sheet capacity	4-5 sheets (A4, 70 gsm); 3-4 sheets (A4, 80 gsm)
Throat width	10.25 inch (260 mm)
Waste bin volume	22 gallons (85 litres)
Motor	3/4 HP (460 W), 24-hour continuous duty
Voltage	115 Volt / 60 Hz
Noise level	58-61 dB(A)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	17 x 12.25 x 32.5 inch (43 x 31 x 83 cm)
Weight	101 lb (46 kg)
Shreddable materials	Paper and films only

What's in the Box

The shredder arrives assembled on its castored cabinet with the waste bin in place. The Accu-Flow automatic oiler is an option on this model, not standard equipment. Oil and waste bags are consumables and are not supplied. On a P-7 head lubrication is not optional maintenance - order oil at the same time as the machine.

Who Should Buy This - and Who Should Not

Buy the 260 HS-6 when a written policy names NSA/CSS 02-01, P-7, or destruction of classified national security information, and the volume involved is measured in hundreds of pages rather than thousands. For a single cleared user or a small secure office it is the least expensive Kobra that clears the bar.

Do not buy it as a general office shredder. Four to five sheets per pass is genuinely slow, it will not take credit cards or optical media at all - Kobra rates it for paper and films only - and the fine head demands disciplined oiling. If several people need P-7, the KOBRA 260 HS2-6 doubles the sheet capacity on a 1 1/2 HP chassis and is also EPL-listed. If you want P-7 with a touch-screen panel and a fitted automatic oiler, look at the 260 TS HS-6 AO. And if your policy stops at P-6, the 260 HS gives you more sheets per pass and accepts cards.

Kobra publishes different limited warranty terms for standard office models and for high-security models, and the terms have changed between product generations. We confirm the exact warranty in writing on every quote rather than printing a figure here that may not match the unit you receive.

Product Specification

Machine Type

High Security Shredder

Shredder Series

Classic Line

Cut Type

Micro Cut

Shreddable Materials

Paper, Films

Cut Size

0.8 x 5 mm

Bin Size / Container Volume

22 gallons

Throat Width

10.25 inch

Power Consumption

3/4 HP (460 W)

Voltage

115 Volt / 60 Hz

Weight

101 lb

EAN

8026064995467

Security Level

P-7

Sheet Capacity

4-5 sheets (70 gsm); 3-4 sheets (80 gsm)

Dimensions (WxDxH)

17 x 12.25 x 32.5 inch

dB Level

58-61

Product listing details

Vendor: KOBRA
Product type: Professional High Security Shredder
Condition: New
SKU: 260 HS6
GTIN: 8026064995467
Price: $1,885.48 USD
Currency: USD
Availability: In stock
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the KOBRA 260 HS-6 genuinely NSA approved?

Yes, with the usual caveat. "Kobra 260 HS-6" appears by name on the NSA/CSS EPL - Paper Shredders, January 2026 edition, and its 0.8 x 5 mm particle satisfies the 1 mm x 5 mm maximum in NSA/CSS Specification 02-01. The EPL is reissued periodically and models are removed as well as added, so before a compliance purchase, download the current edition from nsa.gov and confirm the model still appears.

Can it shred CDs, credit cards or hard drives?

No. Kobra rates the 260 HS-6 for paper and films only. The P-7 head is built from very fine knives and feeding it a rigid card or an optical disc risks damaging it. If you need to destroy cards and discs as well as paper, use a separate machine - the 260 TS C2 AO handles cards, CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray in a dedicated second cutting unit. Hard drives need a purpose-built degausser or disintegrator.

How slow is it really?

Slow enough to plan around. Kobra quotes 4-5 sheets per pass at 70 gsm and 3-4 sheets at 80 gsm, which is typical US 20 lb bond. A 500-page ream therefore takes well over a hundred passes. For scheduled destruction of a modest volume of classified paper this is fine; for clearing archive boxes it is not, and you should be looking at the 260 HS2-6 or a larger high-security machine.

How often does the bin need emptying?

More often than the 22-gallon figure suggests. P-7 particles are close to dust and settle very densely, so the bin gains weight quickly while looking half empty, and fine particles also cling to the cabinet interior. Expect to empty it roughly every 1,500-2,000 sheets, and expect the full bin to be heavy. The bin-full sensor stops the cutters before it overpacks.

What are the destruction requirements for the waste itself?

That depends on your own security policy, not on the machine. P-7 residue from classified material is generally treated as recoverable-risk-free and can go to normal disposal or recycling, but many agencies still require the waste to leave the building under the same chain of custody as the original documents. Confirm with your security officer before you set up a disposal routine.

Does it need oiling and how often?

Yes, and it is the most important thing you will do to keep it alive. Lubricate the cutting head every time you empty the bin, and more often on heavy days. Kobra warranty terms exclude damage caused by insufficient lubrication. An optional Accu-Flow automatic oiler is available for this model and is worth specifying if the machine sits in a secure room where routine maintenance is easy to forget.

Should I buy this or the 260 TS HS-6 AO?

Both cut 0.8 x 5 mm, both are P-7, and both are on the NSA EPL. The 260 TS HS-6 AO is the Touch Screen Line version: it has an automatic oiling system fitted as standard, a touch-screen control panel, an 80-litre bin in a taller 100 cm cabinet, and it runs noticeably quieter at 54-55 dB(A) against 58-61 dB(A) here. The 260 HS-6 is the simpler, shorter, cheaper machine.