HSM Pure 940 3/16 x 1 1/8 Cross Cut Document Shredder - HSM2393

The HSM Pure 940 3/16 x 1 1/8 (HSM2393) is a P-4 cross-cut departmental shredder that takes 33-35 sheets per pass through a 15.75 in (400 mm) opening and collects waste in a 43.6-gallon (165-liter) cabinet. Its 1,920 W motor puts it among the fastest P-4 machines HSM makes in the Pure line. It is the middle option of the three Pure 940 models and the one that suits most shared offices handling a mix of routine and confidential paper.

Pure 940 P-4 at a glance

• P-4 cross cut, full rating E-3, F-1, O-3, P-4, T-4
• 33-35 sheets per pass at 80 g/m²
• 165-liter bin, about 2,178 shredded sheets, the most of any Pure 940
• 15.75 in (400 mm) opening takes tabloid unfolded
• Accepts credit cards, CDs and DVDs plus stapled paper

Why most buyers settle on the P-4 head

The three Pure 940 models share one cabinet, opening and 1,920 W drive; only the cutter differs. The strip-cut version is faster but too coarse for personal data, while the P-5 version drops to 19-21 sheets. This P-4 head sits between them, meeting the level most confidentiality policies set while still clearing 33-35 sheets at a time. HSM's brochure gives 39-41 sheets on 70 g/m² paper; plan on the 80 g/m² figure for standard office stock.

Because cross-cut particles pack tightly, the cabinet holds around 2,178 sheets of waste, so bag changes come less often than on the other Pure 940 versions.

About the stated cut size

The US listing gives the particle as 3/16 x 1 1/8 in, while HSM's European datasheet for the equivalent article describes this head as 3.9 x 40 mm. Both fall within the 160 mm² DIN 66399 ceiling for P-4, so the classification holds. If your purchase paperwork must state an exact dimension, check it against HSM's datasheet for article 2393133 first.

Placement and upkeep

The cabinet measures 24.41 in wide and 40.2 in tall and weighs 200.6 lb, so choose its spot before unpacking and leave room for the bin to roll forward. Allow a dedicated circuit, since the motor draws close to 16 A at 120 V. Idle noise is about 60 dB(A). There is no automatic oiler, and bags are sold separately.

HSM Pure 940 P-4 specifications

Comparing the Pure 940 P-4 with its siblings

• Pure 940 1/16 x 5/8: P-5 with O-4 disc destruction, at 19-21 sheets per pass.
• Pure 940 1/4 in strip cut: P-2 at 51-53 sheets, for non-personal paper only.
• Pure 830 3/16 x 1 1/8: 33-35 sheets on the same motor, in a smaller cabinet with a 13.0 in (330 mm) opening and 150-liter bin.

Who the Pure 940 P-4 is right for

It works well as the single shredder for a floor or a paper-heavy department where P-4 is acceptable. Choose the P-5 version if a written policy asks for it, and for one or two users a SECURIO AF-series autofeed shredder takes far less room.