HSM Pure 220 5/32 x 1 Cross Cut Document Shredder - HSM2323

The HSM Pure 220 cross-cut is a personal shredder that turns paper into 5/32 x 1 in (4 x 25 mm) particles to DIN 66399 P-4, taking 6-7 sheets per pass into a 6.6 gallon (25 L) bin. It shares its cutting head and footprint with the Pure 120 cross-cut but adds a sheet of capacity and about a quarter more bin. It is a good fit for a bookkeeper, small practice or HR consultant who shreds confidential paper most days.

Pure 220 cross-cut at a glance

• P-4, with 100 mm² particles
• 6-7 sheets per pass at 80 g/m²
• 6.6 US gal (25 L) bin, holding about 230 shredded sheets
• 160 W motor, 110-130 V
• Lifetime warranty on the steel cutting rollers

Why the bigger bin is the reason to choose the Pure 220

Compared with the Pure 120 cross-cut, the security is identical and the desk footprint is the same 14.4 x 10.2 in. The housing is 51 mm taller, at 18.3 in, and that extra height holds a 25 L container. In practice the bin takes around 230 shredded sheets against roughly 184 for the Pure 120, and one extra sheet per pass adds up over a week of daily shredding. If you have already decided on a personal P-4 machine, the Pure 220 simply means fewer trips to the recycling bin.

P-4 security and what it covers

Each 4 x 25 mm piece measures 100 mm², leaving a clear margin below the 160 mm² ceiling DIN 66399 sets for P-4. That is the usual standard for HR files, patient administration and customer records. The full classification is E-3, F-1, P-4 and T-4, so credit and magnetic cards are within its rating, while CDs and DVDs are not. Regulations such as HIPAA do not name a DIN class, but P-4 is what many policies adopt for personal data.

Built-in conveniences

A sensor starts the rollers as paper goes in and stops them when it has passed, and the machine switches to stand-by between uses. A safety element at the slot stops the feed under light pressure. Hardened steel rollers take staples and paper clips. To empty, lift away the top section and tip the rigid container; if you prefer a liner, ask for a bag sized to 25 L.

Pure 220 cross-cut specifications

Choosing among nearby Pure models

• Pure 120 cross-cut: same P-4 cut at 5-6 sheets with a 20 L bin, in a shorter housing.
• Pure 220 strip cut: 3.9 mm P-2 strips at 12-14 sheets, faster but only for non-confidential paper.
• Pure 320 cross-cut: P-4 at 3.9 x 30 mm, 8-9 sheets, with a 360 W motor and 9.1 in (230 mm) throat.

Who it suits, and who should look elsewhere

Choose the Pure 220 cross-cut if one person handles confidential paper every day and the Pure 120 would be emptied too often. A team of four or more will outgrow it; the Pure 420 cross-cut, at 13-15 sheets with a 35 L bin, is built for shared use. If your policy calls for P-5 or above, look at the Pure 420 and Pure 530 with their 1.9 x 15 mm heads or the SECURIO range.