A heavy duty shredding machine has to run all shift at volume without falling behind. Allegheny Shredders builds heavy duty paper shredders, big industrial document shredders and the high-capacity, continuous-duty lines the highest-volume operations come to us for — sized to the throughput a full floor or service line generates.
Five paper lines, from the entry commercial paper shredder to the biggest Allegheny paper shredder. Every line takes paper and cardboard.
| Line | Chamber | Power | Cut | Stated capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-Series | 16″ (406 mm) | 5–10 HP | Strip or cross-cut | 60–160 sheets/pass |
| 18-Series | 18″ (457 mm) | 20 HP | Strip or cross-cut | 240–260 sheets/pass |
| 20-Series | 20″ (508 mm) | 20–40 HP | Strip, cross or particle cut | 350–370 sheets/pass |
| 30-Series | 30″ (762 mm) | 75–100 HP | Strip, cross or particle cut | 3–4 tons/hr (30-500C) |
| 36-Series | 36″ (914 mm) | 30–200 HP | Strip, heavy-duty strip or particle cut | Up to 8–11 tons/hr (36-1000CHD) |
Ranges cover the stated figures across each line's models; cross-cut and particle-cut throughput is lower than strip-cut. Full specs on each series page.
Note: Actual capacity and performance may vary depending on material properties, operating conditions, and available power supply. Specifications are subject to change without notice as part of our continuous product improvement program. Dimensions and weight exclude optional configurations.
The 36- and 30-Series paper lines carry the heaviest sustained volume; the high-capacity HD shredder handles drives at scale.
The 36-Series — a 36″ (914 mm) chamber at up to 200 HP. The heavy-duty 36-1000CHD is rated at 8–11 tons an hour.
It comes down to volume. The 16-Series is the entry commercial paper shredder, rated in sheets per pass; the 30- and 36-Series are industrial paper shredders rated in tons an hour.
Yes. Every Allegheny paper line, from the 16-Series to the 36-Series, is rated for paper and cardboard.
Start from your volume per hour or per shift, the cut you need and your floor space. Tell us those and we'll match the line — see get a quote.
Material, volume, and the result you need at the end. Help us understand your space — direct from the people who build the machine.