The 16-Series is Allegheny's entry-level commercial paper shredder — an industrial cross-cut or strip-cut shredder with a 16″ (406 mm) cutting chamber at 5 or 10 HP. A compact footprint for lower-volume secure destruction that still builds to Allegheny's heavy-duty standard.
| Model | Materials | Cut | Piece size | HP | Capacity | Discharge | Optional configurations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-75C | Paper · cardboard | Strip-cut | 5/16″ (7.9 mm) or 1/2″ (12.7 mm) | 5 HP | 95–105 sheets/pass | External | Output conveyor · 880 Tipper · Bagholder |
| 16-150C | Paper · cardboard | Strip-cut | 5/16″ (7.9 mm) or 1/2″ (12.7 mm) | 10 HP | 150–160 sheets/pass | External | Output conveyor · 880 Tipper · Bagholder |
| 16-75CX | Paper · cardboard | Cross-cut | 1/8″ × 1″ (3.2 × 25.4 mm) | 5 HP | 60–75 sheets/pass (20 lb bond) | External | Output conveyor · 880 Tipper · Bagholder · Dust collection |
| 16-150CX | Paper · cardboard | Cross-cut | 1/8″ × 1″ (3.2 × 25.4 mm) | 10 HP | 60–75 sheets/pass (20 lb bond) | External | Output conveyor · 880 Tipper · Bagholder · Dust collection |
Capacity shown is for the strip-cut (C) models; cross-cut and particle-cut throughput is lower, and full dimensions and weights are available on request. Standard cutter sizes shown — the approximate finished piece.
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.
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