It’s important to protect your personal and sensitive information, so we recommend purchasing a shredder machine to shred documents you no longer need today! Choose from a variety of strip-cut, cross-cut and micro-cut shredders from brands such as Fellowes, HSM, Rexel and Leitz, as well as our own 123ink machine. You are guaranteed to find a high-quality paper destroyer that will meet your shredding needs! Consider what type of paper shredder you are on the hunt for and make your purchase today.
Choose a paper shredder with a security level that suits your disposal needs
The security levels of paper shredders are determined using DIN P-levels, which range from P-1 to P-7. This indicates the size of the paper particles after shredding, with the higher P-levels destroying your paper beyond recognition or reassembly! Take a look at our table below to get a better understanding of different security levels and what they are suitable for.
| DIN P-level |
Number of particles |
Suitable for ... |
| P-1 |
18 |
Non-sensitive, general data |
| P-2 |
35 |
Non-sensitive, general data |
| P-3 |
200 |
Confidential general data, such as addresses |
| P-4 |
400 |
Confidential data, such as bank statements or company information |
| P-5 |
2,000 |
High confidential data, such as financial, personal or strategic documents |
| P-6 |
6,000 |
Protected, confidential data, such as legal, financial or military documents |
| P-7 |
12,500 |
Highly classified government data |
A paper shredder with a security level of at least P-4 or P-5 is recommended for your privacy. On this page, you can search by security level to find a machine that will ensure your documents are securely destroyed.
If you need any further tips, read our
‘Choosing a paper shredder’ blog to determine what type of paper destroyer you should choose!
Keep your paper shredder in top condition with lubricating oil or oil sheets!
Regular maintenance will ensure your shredding machine lives a longer life, so it’s important to use lubricating oil or oil sheets in your paper shredder from time to time. Using oil or oil sheets will help to keep the blades of your shredder machine sharp and clean, prevent paper jams and reduce heat and friction in the machine. Simply drizzle a zig-zag pattern of lubricating oil on a sheet of paper and feed it into the machine or, if using oil sheets, shred the sheet like a normal sheet of paper!
Stock up with our own brand
123ink lubricating oil or oil sheets to remove any paper dust from your device and help the shredder blades work optimally for longer!
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Common Questions
Why should I own a paper shredder?
Owning a paper shredder will help to ensure your personal documents and information are securely destroyed when no longer needed and help avoid data breeches and identity theft. You should shred financial documents, such as bank statements, utility bills, personal identification documents, medical records and legal documents. Buy your new shredder machine at 123ink.ie today!
What security level should I choose for my paper shredder?
A paper shredder with a security level of P-4 or above is best! Cross-cut and micro-cut shredders will provide this level of security by shredding your documents beyond recognition.
Search by security level on 123ink.ie and choose a paper destroyer with a security level that suits your privacy needs.
How can I keep my shredding machine working optimally?
Use lubricating oil or oil sheets to keep your paper shredder working optimally. Regularly lubricating the blades removes paper dust or other residue and keeps the blades sharp, preventing paper jams or any heat or friction. Purchase your oil or oil sheets at 123ink.ie and extend your document shredders' life by taking care of it!
If you have any further questions about buying paper shredders, feel free to
contact us.
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