
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the intimus 16.86 P-2 suitable for confidential documents?
No. Its 10 x 70 mm cut gives 700 mm² particles, rated P-2 under DIN 66399, and text can remain readable at that size. P-2 is meant for internal paper whose disclosure would cause no real harm. For confidential material, the 6 x 50 mm P-3 version of the 16.86 is the minimum, and personal data usually calls for P-4.
How fast is the 16.86 P-2 compared with the P-3 version?
The 10 x 70 mm head takes up to 450 sheets of 80 g/m² paper per pass at about 550 kg/h. The 6 x 50 mm P-3 head on the same chassis takes up to 290 sheets at about 480 kg/h. Everything else, including the press, motors and controls, is identical.
How often will the intimus 16.86 produce a bale?
Bales weigh 60-80 kg (130-175 lb), and the machine processes about 550 kg of paper per hour, so with steady feeding a bale finishes several times an hour. Bale handling, not cutting, tends to limit output, so plan space at the discharge end and keep tape on hand.
Does the 16.86 P-2 include strapping tape and oil?
No. Strapping tape comes in 300 m, 400 m and 500 m rolls (items 80804, 80662 and 80661), and cutting-block oil for the standard automatic oiler is item 96946 in a 5-liter container. Order both with the machine so it can run from day one.
What electrical service does the intimus 16.86 require?
It needs 220 V, 60 Hz three-phase power in the US configuration, with a 10 HP shredder motor and a 5.25 HP baler motor per intimus North America. The international version is listed at 7.5 kW on 400 V / 50 Hz. A single-phase version is not offered.