HSM Pure 120 5/32 x 1 Cross Cut Document Shredder - HSM2313

The HSM Pure 120 cross-cut is a compact deskside shredder that cuts paper into 5/32 x 1 in (4 x 25 mm) particles, meeting DIN 66399 P-4, at 5-6 sheets per pass. It is HSM's smallest P-4 machine, weighing 9.9 lb with a 5.3 gallon bin. It is made for one person who regularly destroys confidential paper such as client files, payroll slips or patient letters at their own desk.

Pure 120 cross-cut at a glance

• P-4 particle cut, 100 mm² per particle
• 5-6 sheets per pass at 80 g/m²
• 5.3 US gal (20 L) bin, about 184 shredded sheets
• Takes staples, paper clips and credit cards
• Lifetime warranty on the steel cutting rollers

How much security P-4 gives a one-person office

DIN 66399 allows a P-4 particle up to 160 mm². The Pure 120 produces 100 mm² pieces, well inside that limit, which is the level most businesses choose for documents with names, account numbers, salaries or health details. Its full classification is E-3, F-1, P-4 and T-4, so magnetic cards are covered too. P-4 is not meant for classified or trade-secret material; that begins at P-5, which this model does not offer, and it is not on any NSA list.

Everyday use: sensors, safety and emptying

There is no on/off routine to remember. Paper entering the slot starts the cutters and they stop once it has passed, and the machine drops into stand-by between jobs. A safety element at the feed halts the rollers under light pressure, which matters in a small office where people lean over the machine. If you feed too much, overload protection backs off the feed instead of stalling. Hardened steel rollers take staples and paper clips, so there is no need to de-staple first. To empty, lift off the top housing and carry the bin by its recessed grip; a bag is optional. Sheet ratings use 80 g/m² paper, slightly heavier than typical US 20 lb copy paper, so the published capacity is a fair everyday figure.

Pure 120 cross-cut specifications

Pure 120 cross-cut or a nearby Pure model?

• Pure 120 strip cut: the same body with a 3.9 mm strip head at P-2. It takes 10-12 sheets but is only suitable for non-confidential paper.
• Pure 220 cross-cut: the same 4 x 25 mm P-4 cut at 6-7 sheets, with a larger 6.6 gal (25 L) bin in a taller housing.
• Pure 320 cross-cut: P-4 at 3.9 x 30 mm with 8-9 sheets and a 360 W motor, for heavier personal use.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

It suits a home-based accountant, a practice manager or a consultant who shreds a few confidential documents each day. Look elsewhere if paper arrives in stacks, if several people will share it, or if you need to destroy CDs, as it carries no optical rating. HSM publishes no duty cycle, so treat it as a machine for intermittent use.