In todays society there's nothing more critical than the accumulation of large volumes of confidential waste. A company's financial records, health information or personnel records can be seen by all if not shredded immediately. this Dahle High Capacity Shredder is just the tool to destroy large quantities of paper in a short amount of time. The Dahle 20396 has a 16" feed opening and can shred up to 38/43 sheets of paper at a time. This machine is driven by a powerful 2 1/2 horsepower motor and is designed to shred between12,000 and 28,000 sheets of paper per day. It features full electronic capabilities including such safety features as automatic shutoff when the door is open and auto reverse to prevent an over feed. Housed in a wooden cabinet with casters, this rather stout machine is easy to move and position in it's place of operation. This machine fits nicely in company mail rooms or any other centralized location where large amounts of shredded material is taken. Expensive shredding services are no longer needed with the ability to hold 50 gallons of shredded confidential waste. Not to mention the confidence in knowing your documents are immediately destroyed and can no longer be seen by others.