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Product Summary

The ideal 2503 cross-cut P-5 is a compact, hardworking, entry-level model centralized office paper shredder, designed for 4in.“6 users. Continuous operation and high-quality, solid steel cutting heads minimize downtime while shredding paper, staples, paper clips, and credit cards. The 2503 paper shredder has a high-quality, easy-open, wooden cabinet, mounted on casters for easy mobility. HIPAA and FACTA compliant, and certified to shred Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), the 2503 paper shredder is federally accepted to protect information and social security numbers against identity theft. A 10 1/4in. feed opening and impact-resistant, lightweight, easy-to-remove 20-gallon bin make this paper shredder perfect for growing shredding needs in departments or small offices, and a quiet 3/4 horsepower, single-phase motor chews through 8-10 sheets of paper at once and up to 262 sheets per minute. A patented, electronically-controlled, transparent safety shield in the feed opening protects fingers and hands. German engineering and manufacturing ensure superior quality that will provide many years of trouble-free operation. The 2503 paper shredder is covered by a lifetime warranty on cutting shafts and wheels, 3-year limited warranty on all other parts excluding wearables, and 90-day limited warranty on labor or exchange at ideal's discretion.

What's Included

    (1) Shredder

Features + Benefits

  • COMMERCIAL USE: Office paper shredder designed for 4-6 users in a department, floor or office; TAA compliant
  • HEAVY DUTY: Continuous run-time shredder for shredding paper, staples, paper clips, and credit cards; Needs to be manually oiled regularly, to ensure smoother, faster, and quieter shredding
  • PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION: P-5 cross-cut security level is HIPAA and FACTA compliant and certified to shred Personal Identifiable Information (PII) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI); Federally accepted to protect information and social security numbers against identity theft
  • SHREDDING ABILITIES: Tears through 8-10 sheets of paper at a time, with a throughput of 262 sheets per minute, and features a 20 gallon shred bin
  • QUALITY: Made in Germany with precision German engineering and manufacturing; sustainably-sourced wooden cabinet is durable to survive real home or office life
  • SAFETY: Safety Protection System includes electronically-controlled patented safety shield that protects fingers and hands, automatic stop when the cabinet is open, and integrated photo cell that automatically starts and stops shredding
  • JAM PREVENTION: Electronic Capacity Control (ECC) monitors and grades document-feeding to prevent jams; Features manual reverse, automatic reverse and stop when overfed; The shredder will automatically stop when bin is full
  • QUIET: A powerful 3/4 horsepower motor operates at a quiet 55 decibels, or the volume of conversation
  • LONG-LASTING: Hardened, solid-steel cutting shafts are covered by a limited lifetime warranty on cutting shafts and wheels
  • QUESTIONS: Please contact us directly if you need help
  • 115v power supply provides plug-and-shred setup
  • Safety Protection System includes electronically-controlled patented safety shield protects fingers and hands, automatic stop when the cabinet is open, and integrated photo cell that automatically starts and stops shredding
  • ideal. donates $5 to Best Friends Animal Society, Cancer Research Institute, or Wounded Warrior Project upon each warranty registration
  • Hardened, solid-steel cutting shafts are covered by a limited lifetime warranty on cutting shafts and wheels
  • Easy Switch indicates operational status with optical indicators provides easy operation
  • Manual reverse, automatic reverse and stop when overfed, and automatic stop when bin is full prevents jams
  • Green features include a Zero Energy Consumption sleep mode, lead-free soldering, construction from sustainably-sourced materials, and bagless operation
  • Includes a limited lifetime warranty on cutting shafts and wheels, 3-year limited warranty on all other parts excluding wearables, and a 90-day limited warranty on labor or exchange at ideal."™s discretion
  • Made in Germany with precision German engineering and manufacturing
  • Manually oil your centralized office shredder every 30 minutes of operation to ensure smoother, faster, and quieter shredding

Key Specs

AttributeSpecification

item#

4714271

Brand

IDEAL

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty

Ship Weight

78.0 LB

Sheet Capacity

10

Cut Type

Cross-Cut

Security Level

P5

Included (qty.)

1
AttributeSpecification

Height

34.25 in

Width

19.75 in

Feed Opening

10.25 in

Voltage

115

Shred Volume

20 Gal

Shred Capabilities

paper, staples, paperclips, and credit cards

Product Weight

67.2400 lb

Dimensions L x W x H (in.)

14.75 x 34.25 x 37.0 in

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty

Lifetime Limited Warranty