
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the HSM SECURIO P44i 1873 good for a busy department?
Yes, that is what it is designed for. The 1873 takes 43-45 sheets of 80 g/m² paper per pass through a 400 mm feed and drops the waste into a 54.2-gallon cabinet, driven by a 1,900 W motor. The automatic oiler and touch display keep it running with little hands-on care, which suits a shared machine that no one person owns.
What security level is the P44i 1873?
The 1873 is P-4 under DIN 66399 and ISO/IEC 21964, with a complete rating of E-3, F-1, O-3, P-4 and T-4. Its particle is 3.9 x 40 mm, or 156 mm², which sits just below the 160 mm² ceiling for P-4. That covers personnel, financial and customer records, but not classified material.
Does the SECURIO P44i 1873 need shredder oil?
It oils itself. An integrated automatic oiler lubricates the cutting head, so staff do not need to apply oil sheets or bottles by hand. The reservoir still needs topping up with HSM shredder oil from time to time, and the display tells you when attention is required. Avoid cooking or aerosol oils, which gum up the cutters.
Can the P44i 1873 shred CDs and credit cards?
Yes. HSM approves credit cards, CDs/DVDs, USB sticks and floppy disks for this model alongside paper, staples and paper clips, all through the main cutting head. For occasional discs that is fine. If optical media is a regular job, the 1873 version with a separate 4 x 7 mm CD unit keeps disc plastic away from the paper cutters.
How is the P44i 1873 different from the P44i 1875?
Only the cutting head differs. The 1873 cuts 3.9 x 40 mm particles at P-4 and takes 43-45 sheets; the 1875 cuts 0.78 x 11 mm at P-6 and takes 17-19. Cabinet, motor, intake and bin are the same. The 1875 also falls outside HSM's lifetime roller warranty, which applies to P-2 to P-5 models, so choose it only if policy demands P-6.
Are bags included with the P44i 1873?
No. HSM treats the reusable collecting bag and the P44i cardboard collection box as consumables that are ordered separately. Neither ships with the machine, so add a supply to your first order if you want the 205-liter cabinet ready to use on arrival.