Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
How big and how heavy are the bales?
intimus quotes a bale weight of 60–80 kg, which is 130–175 lb, produced at 80 kN (9 tons) of press force with up to 70 percent volume reduction. Bales can be tied twice for stability. intimus does not publish bale dimensions for the 14.87, so we are not quoting a figure — if the physical bale size matters for your pallet or container planning, ask us and we will get it confirmed rather than estimate it.
Does the baler run automatically?
Largely, yes. intimus describes the process as automatic: when enough shredded material has accumulated the compaction cycle starts on its own, and when the bale is finished a bale-complete indicator interrupts the cutting process so nothing is shredded into a full chamber. The operator then ejects the bale using a push-button control and ties it. So an operator is needed at bale changeover and for feeding, but not to run the press cycle.
Is strapping tape included?
No. Strapping tape is a consumable, ordered separately. intimus lists three roll sizes: 300 m (item 80804), 400 m (item 80662) and 500 m (item 80661), with the 500 m roll listed as the accessory for this model. Order it with the machine — a shredder/baler with no tape produces bales that cannot be tied, and untied bales spring apart when moved.
What is the difference between the 14.87 and the 14.95?
The press. Both use the same 4 kW cutting head at 6 x 50 mm and P-3, both take up to 120 sheets at 80 g/m2 through a 440 mm feed opening, and both run at roughly 325 kg/h. The 14.95 discharges loose shred into a collection container and measures 32 x 68 x 64 in at 443 kg. The 14.87 adds the 80 kN baling press, extending the machine to 32 x 106 x 64 in and 914 kg. Choose on waste handling cost, not on shredding performance.
Can it shred staples, clips, cards and discs?
Yes. intimus rates the 14.87 for paper with staples and paper clips, credit cards, ID badges, optical media and floppy disks, all in one operation. The conveyor belt feed is designed for unsorted material, including crumpled paper and intact folders, so operators do not have to prepare documents. Remove ring binder mechanisms, lever-arch spines and other large metal components — those are not on the rated material list.
What power supply and space does it need?
220 V, three phase, 60 Hz in the North American configuration, with a 4 kW (5.25 HP) motor; intimus's international datasheet lists 400 V / 50 Hz for the EU version. Allow for the full 32 x 106 x 64 in footprint plus operator and bale-removal clearance at the discharge end, and remember it weighs 914 kg. Confirm floor loading, three-phase supply and the delivery route before ordering — this is a rigging job, not a two-person carry.
Is P-3 acceptable for documents containing personal data?
Usually not. At 6 x 50 mm the particle is 300 mm2, which qualifies as P-3 under DIN 66399 (the limit is 320 mm2) but falls short of P-4 at 160 mm2. P-3 is intended for internal confidential material. Most data-protection policies specify P-4 or higher for documents containing names, addresses, account numbers or health data. Check your own retention and destruction policy before specifying this machine for regulated records.