A micro-cut shredder cuts paper into small particles under the DIN 66399 security ladder, the step up from the P-4 cross cut that handles routine office paperwork. The ladder runs P-5 (micro-cut, particles around 30 square mm), P-6 (around 10 square mm), and P-7 (super micro-cut and high-security, around 5 square mm). Where a standard cross-cut machine turns a sheet into a few hundred pieces, a micro-cut or super micro-cut produces far more pieces per sheet, which is why offices specify these levels for client records, HR files, and financial documents (HIPAA, FACTA, and similar records) rather than everyday correspondence. If you searched for a micro cut shredder, a super micro cut shredder, a P-5 shredder, a P-7 shredder, or a high-security micro-cut, this is the same machine class by different names.
Mid-State Litho carries the MBM Destroyit and Krug & Priester line across the ladder, from deskside P-5 micro-cut units to the P-7 Super Micro Cut models built for high-security destruction. The deskside Destroyit 2445 and 2465 serve a private office or small team, the office-class 2503 and 2604 serve shared workrooms, the departmental 3104 and 3105 serve a whole floor, the centralized 4001, 4003 and 4005 serve records-center duty, and the conveyor-class 4606 tops the line. One caution when you compare: MBM names some models by the level below their best configuration, so check the security level on the product page, not the model name.
MSL is an authorized MBM Destroyit and Krug & Priester dealer, Michigan-based, with factory-trained technicians who install and service every shredder we sell, and we stock the bags and oil that keep them running.
How to Choose a Micro-Cut Shredder: DIN P-4 to P-7
Four axes size the machine to the job:
- DIN security level. P-4 cross-cut for general business documents, P-5 micro-cut for confidential records, P-6 finer still, and P-7 super micro-cut for high-security and classified destruction. Your compliance officer or contract sets the level you must meet.
- Sheet capacity. How many sheets the machine handles per pass.
- Run time and duty cycle. Deskside intermittent use versus a continuous-duty departmental machine.
- Bin size and footprint. How much floor space and emptying interval you can commit to. A deskside 2445 and a conveyor-fed 4606 both shred at the fine levels; the difference is duty cycle, not security.
The MBM Destroyit and Krug & Priester Micro-Cut Line
The line in this collection, by capacity tier:
- Deskside: Destroyit 2445 and 2604 offer a P-7 Super Micro Cut configuration for offices that want one high-security machine; the 2465 and 2503 serve P-5 office micro-cut.
- Departmental: Destroyit 3104 and 3105 step up sheet capacity and continuous-duty motors for a whole floor.
- Centralized and high-capacity: Destroyit 4001, 4003, and 4005, with the 4003 and 4005 offered in Super Micro Cut configurations.
- Industrial: the conveyor-feed Destroyit 4606 for production-volume work.
MSL is an authorized MBM and Krug & Priester dealer with in-house service. Browse the brand through MBM Corporation.
Why Buy Your Micro-Cut Shredder from Mid-State Litho
MSL is an authorized MBM Destroyit and Krug & Priester dealer, and a service organization first. Factory-trained, Michigan-based technicians install and service what we sell across the Great Lakes, and we stock shredder consumables, size-matched bag cases and shredder oil, so the machine keeps running at rated capacity. Family-owned and serving Michigan since 1984. Financing is available, and our service and support team handles everything after the sale, or contact us for a recommendation on the right model for your volume.
Where Micro-Cut Sits in the Shredder Range
This page owns the fine-particle, office data-destruction work. For lighter duty, see cross-cut paper shredders; for compliance-driven NSA/CSS P-7 work anchored on the Formax high-security line, see high-security paper shredders; and for heavier duty, see industrial and commercial shredders. All of these live under the paper shredders hub.
Micro-Cut Shredder FAQ
What is a micro-cut shredder?
A shredder that particle-cuts paper to DIN 66399 P-5 or finer, producing far more pieces per sheet than a standard cross cut. It is the cut level offices use for confidential business records.
What is the difference between micro-cut (P-5) and super micro-cut (P-7)?
Both are particle cuts; P-7 super micro-cut produces much finer particles for high-security and classified destruction, while P-5 is the common confidential-records tier. Check the security level on the product page, since MBM markets some P-5 units as Cross Cut.
Is micro-cut secure enough for HIPAA or financial records?
P-5 micro-cut is the level commonly specified for protected business information. Your compliance officer sets the requirement, and we will match a machine to the level you must meet.
How many sheets can a micro-cut shredder handle per pass?
It varies by model and duty class, from deskside units to high-capacity departmental machines. Check the product page for the sheet capacity that fits your volume.
Does Mid-State Litho service MBM Destroyit shredders?
Yes. Factory-trained, Michigan-based technicians, plus shredder bags and oil in stock. See service and support for coverage details.