
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the automatic oiler change the security rating?
No. The oiler is a lubrication accessory mounted externally; the cutting head, the 1 x 5 mm particle size and the P-7 rating are identical to the version sold without it. What it changes is how long the machine holds that performance in service. The NSA/CSS EPL entry for the Securio B24 (L6) applies to the shredder, not to the oiler option.
How often does the oiler need refilling?
That depends entirely on how much paper the machine processes, and HSM does not publish a consumption figure we can quote. Treat the reservoir as something to check when you empty the bin. Use HSM cutting-block special oil - aerosols, penetrating oils and vegetable oils leave residues that harden between the cutting discs and cause exactly the problem the oiler exists to prevent.
Is it really NSA approved?
The SECURIO B24 is listed on the NSA/CSS Evaluated Products List for paper shredders dated January 2026 as Securio B24 (L6), medium volume. HSM's Level 6 designation is the 1 x 5 mm cutting head, which is this machine. The list requires reduction of paper to particles of 1 mm x 5 mm or smaller. Verify the current EPL directly before making a compliance commitment; the list is revised periodically.
What is the sheet capacity?
Four sheets of 80 g/m² paper, from HSM's datasheet for article 1784111. It is low by design - the cutting head reduces each page to about twelve thousand particles. HSM's range brochure quotes capacities against lighter 70 g/m² paper and will therefore look more generous. For planning purposes with US 20 lb copier paper, four sheets is the figure to use.
Can it shred anything other than paper?
No. This head carries F-3 and P-7 ratings only - film and paper. It is not rated for CDs, DVDs, credit cards or ID badges, and rigid plastic in a 1 mm cutting head risks roller damage that would not be covered. Facilities working at this security level normally pair the shredder with a separate optical media destroyer and a drive shredder or degausser.
Is the cutting roller warranty affected by the higher security level?
Yes, and it is worth knowing before you buy. HSM's lifetime warranty on the induction-hardened solid steel cutting rollers applies to its P-2 to P-5 machines. A P-7 head is excluded from that cover. We have not verified a specific US machine warranty period for this model and will not state one - ask us before ordering if that detail is material to your decision.
How many users can share it?
Fewer than the B24 chassis would otherwise suggest. The drive is specified for continuous operation, but at four sheets per pass a queue builds quickly, so realistically this is a machine for a small secure team rather than an open floor. Where a whole department needs P-7 destruction, most sites run a shredder per work area or collect material into a scheduled destruction run instead.