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Paper shredders

30-Series

The 30-Series is a high-capacity workhorse of the paper line — a 30″ (762 mm) cutting chamber at 75 or 100 HP, in strip-cut, cross-cut or particle-cut. Pick the cut and the output you need; we'll size the line around it.

30-Series models


ModelMaterialsCutPiece sizeHPCapacityDischargeOptional configurations
30-500CPaper · cardboardStrip-cut5/8″ (15.9 mm)75 / 100 HP3–4 tons/hr (2.7–3.6 t/hr)*ExternalOutput conveyor · HLS-Tipper
30-500CXPaper · cardboardCross-cut1/2″ × 2″ (12.7 × 50.8 mm), or 5/16″ × 1-1/2″ (7.9 × 38.1 mm) / 5/16″ × 2-3/4″ (7.9 × 69.9 mm)75 / 100 HP1.5–2.5 tons/hr (1.4–2.3 t/hr)*ExternalOutput conveyor · HLS-Tipper
30-500PCPaper · cardboard · plastic · e-scrap (HDD/SSD)Particle-cut1/2″ × variable (12.7 mm × variable)75 / 100 HPOn requestExternalOutput conveyor · Infeed conveyor · HLS-Tipper

Standard cutter sizes shown — the approximate finished piece. * With an Allegheny Shredder Auto-Feed System. Full specifications for the 30-500C and 30-500CX are below; particle-cut capacity, dimensions and weight are available on request.

Also destroys e-scrap. The 30-500PC particle-cut configuration also shreds hard drives and SSDs in bulk — see the Particle Cut line.

30-Series full specifications


30-500C · Strip cut

Cutting assembly30″ (762 mm)
Capacity3–4 tons/hr (2.7–3.6 t/hr)*
Horsepower75 HP or 100 HP
Voltage460 V, 3-phase, 60 cycle
DriveElectric
Cutter typeSawtooth
Cutter5/8″ (15.9 mm)
Dimensions105″ W × 144″ L × ~72″ H
Weight (approx.)11,500 lb (5,216 kg)
ColorGray
Discharge typeExternal discharge

30-500CX · Cross cut

Cutting assembly30″ (762 mm)
Capacity1.5–2.5 tons/hr (1.4–2.3 t/hr)*
Horsepower75 HP or 100 HP
Voltage460 V, 3-phase, 60 cycle
DriveElectric
Cutter typeCross-cut
Cutter1/2″ × 2″ (12.7 × 50.8 mm)
Dimensions105″ W × 144″ L × ~72″ H
Weight (approx.)11,500 lb (5,216 kg)
ColorGray
Discharge typeExternal discharge

* Listed tonnage range is based on realistic performance utilizing an Allegheny Shredder Auto-Feed System. Actual capacity depends on available supply and on operator performance.

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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