
Before you specify
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this differ from the 12 oz bottle?
Only in volume. Part 3200000002 holds 16 fl oz, one US pint; part 3200000006 holds 12 fl oz. The oil, the viscosity grade and the applicator tip are the same. Some distributors catalogue this pint bottle under HSM's own number HSM314, so if a quote quotes that instead, compare the stated volume rather than assuming a different product.
Is it suitable for a high-security P-6 or P-7 shredder?
Yes, and those are exactly the machines that benefit most. A micro-cut head has far more cutting edges in contact with the paper than a strip-cut or standard cross-cut head, so it runs hotter and wears faster when it is dry. HSM's own high-security machines are lubricated with this oil.
Can I use it to refill an automatic oiler?
Yes. On HSM machines with a factory auto-oiler the reservoir is refilled with this same lubricant; the machine handles the dosing. Refer to your manual for the fill point and the correct level, because overfilling a reservoir can leave oil in the paper path.
How long does a pint last?
It depends entirely on duty and cut type, and we will not put a figure on it that we cannot support. As a rule of thumb, a micro-cut machine oiled at every bin emptying will get through it markedly faster than an occasionally used cross-cut office shredder. If a bottle is lasting months on a busy machine, the shredder is probably being under-oiled.
Does the bottle come with an extension nozzle?
The bottle has a narrowed tip for controlled application. HSM's catalogue describes it as an easy-application narrowed tip rather than a separate extension tube. If your machine's oiling point is recessed and you need a longer reach, tell us which model it is and we will check what HSM supplies for it.