DAHLE 50514 Department Shredder – Oil-Free P-4/O-3, 26/28 Sheets, 38 Gal
Key Features
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P-4 / O-3 Security – Securely shreds confidential paper and optical media.
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26 / 28 Sheet Capacity – Handles high-volume document shredding.
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38-Gallon Waste Bin – Large capacity for fewer emptying cycles.
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Oil-Free Operation – Reduces maintenance and eliminates routine cutter oiling.
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12-Inch Feed Width – Supports convenient document feeding.
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Trident Grip Technology – Helps reduce paper jams and improve feeding.
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SmartPower Energy Management – Powers down after inactivity to save energy.
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Continuous-Duty Motor – Designed for demanding office workloads.
DAHLE 50514 Department Shredder – Oil-Free
Powerful P-4 / O-3 department shredding for busy offices and professional environments. The DAHLE 50514 combines oil-free operation, SmartPower energy management, Trident Grip jam protection and a large 38-gallon waste capacity for reliable confidential document destruction.
Professional Department Document Shredding
The DAHLE 50514 Department Shredder is designed for organizations that require dependable and continuous document destruction in busy professional environments. It is intended for offices with 5 or more users and provides the capacity and durability required for higher-volume confidential shredding applications.
Combining a powerful continuous-duty motor with oil-free cutting technology, the 50514 is engineered to deliver reliable performance without requiring routine cutter lubrication. This reduces maintenance requirements and eliminates the need to keep shredder oil as part of regular office supplies.
The shredder provides P-4 security for confidential paper documents and O-3 security for optical media. This makes it suitable for organizations handling financial records, employee information, customer data, internal reports, business correspondence and other sensitive materials.
Key Features
Engineered to maintain effective shredding performance without the need for routine cutter oiling or lubrication, helping simplify maintenance and reduce consumable costs.
Provides P-4 security for sensitive and confidential paper documents and O-3 security for confidential optical media.
Handles up to 26 / 28 sheets per pass according to the specified operating configuration, supporting efficient document destruction in busy offices.
The large waste collection capacity allows users to shred substantial volumes of documents before the collection container needs to be emptied.
A wide 12-inch feed opening accommodates standard office documents and supports convenient batch shredding.
The specialized cylinder design provides three continuous points of contact with paper, helping pull documents through evenly and reduce paper jams.
Automatically powers the machine down after 30 minutes of inactivity, helping reduce unnecessary electricity use and operating costs.
The chain-driven continuous-duty motor provides consistent power for demanding office shredding requirements.
Advanced P-4 / O-3 Data Security
Confidential information needs to be destroyed in a way that prevents unauthorized reconstruction. The DAHLE 50514 uses a particle-cut configuration designed to provide P-4 security for sensitive paper documents.
In addition to paper shredding, the machine supports O-3 security for optical media, making it possible to destroy confidential information stored on CDs and DVDs.
This combination makes the 50514 suitable for organizations where document security extends beyond paper records to removable digital media.
- P-4 security for confidential paper documents
- O-3 security for confidential optical media
- Particle-cut document destruction
- Suitable for sensitive business information
- Supports CDs and DVDs
Oil-Free and Hassle-Free Operation
One of the major advantages of the DAHLE 50514 is its oil-free shredding technology. Traditional shredders may require regular cutter lubrication to maintain performance. The 50514 eliminates this routine requirement through its engineered cutting system.
Oil-free operation helps simplify day-to-day shredder management while reducing the need for maintenance supplies. This is particularly beneficial in busy offices where the shredder is shared by multiple employees and needs to remain ready for use.
By removing routine oiling from the normal operating process, the DAHLE 50514 provides a cleaner and more convenient document destruction workflow.
Trident Grip Jam Protection
Paper jams can interrupt productivity and create frustration during high-volume shredding. The DAHLE 50514 addresses this with its Trident Grip cylinder design.
The cutting cylinders continuously grip the paper at three points, helping pull documents through evenly and cleanly. This design provides improved paper control while helping reduce the possibility of frustrating jams during normal operation.
For departments processing large quantities of paperwork, effective paper feeding and jam protection can help maintain a smoother document-destruction workflow.
SmartPower Energy Management
The DAHLE 50514 incorporates SmartPower Energy Management to help reduce unnecessary energy consumption. When the shredder remains inactive for approximately 30 minutes, it automatically powers down.
This feature is useful in shared office environments where shredders may remain powered on between document-destruction tasks. Automatic power management can help reduce electricity consumption while maintaining convenient everyday operation.
- Automatic power management
- Reduces unnecessary energy consumption
- Helps lower operating costs
- Automatically powers down after inactivity
Multi-Media Document Destruction
Modern businesses often store confidential information across multiple physical media types. The DAHLE 50514 supports destruction of selected media in addition to paper documents.
The shredder can process CDs, DVDs, credit cards, staples and paper clips, helping organizations manage different forms of sensitive office waste using one professional shredding solution.
- Paper documents
- CDs
- DVDs
- Credit cards
- Staples
- Paper clips
High-Capacity Shredding for Busy Offices
With a sheet capacity of 26 / 28 sheets and a substantial 38-gallon waste volume, the DAHLE 50514 is designed for departments and organizations that generate significant quantities of confidential paperwork.
The wide 12-inch feed opening provides convenient document feeding, while the large collection volume reduces the frequency of emptying the waste container.
These capabilities make the 50514 particularly appropriate for centralized shredding areas where multiple employees need to dispose of confidential documents throughout the working day.
Quiet 52 dB Operation
Despite its department-level shredding capabilities, the DAHLE 50514 is specified at approximately 52 dB. This supports a more comfortable working environment compared with louder industrial-style shredding equipment.
The relatively quiet operating profile makes the shredder suitable for professional offices, administrative departments, financial environments and other workplaces where noise control is important.
Continuous-Duty Motor for Demanding Workloads
The DAHLE 50514 uses a chain-driven continuous-duty motor designed to provide dependable power for demanding shredding tasks. This construction supports consistent performance when the machine is used frequently throughout the working day.
The combination of a continuous-duty motor, wide feed opening, high sheet capacity and large waste container makes the 50514 a strong choice for centralized document destruction in busy offices.
Ideal Applications
The DAHLE 50514 is designed for organizations that need dependable document destruction across multiple departments and users.
Why Choose the DAHLE 50514?
Designed for busy offices with 5+ users and higher-volume document destruction requirements.
Eliminates routine cutter oiling and simplifies everyday shredder maintenance.
P-4 paper security and O-3 optical media security help protect confidential business information.
The 38-gallon waste container supports extended shredding sessions with fewer emptying cycles.
Automatic power management helps reduce energy consumption when the machine is not being used.
Three-point paper contact helps maintain consistent feeding and reduce paper jams.
Complete Office Data Destruction Solution
The DAHLE 50514 brings together professional shredding capacity, strong security, convenient operation and reduced maintenance in one department-level machine. Its P-4 / O-3 security configuration allows organizations to securely destroy confidential paper documents and selected optical media.
The oil-free cutting system reduces routine maintenance requirements, while Trident Grip technology helps minimize paper jams. SmartPower energy management further improves operational efficiency by reducing unnecessary power consumption during periods of inactivity.
With a 12-inch feed width, up to 26 / 28-sheet capacity, 38-gallon waste volume and 52 dB operating level, the DAHLE 50514 is well suited to centralized document destruction in professional workplaces.
DAHLE 50514 Key Benefits
- Professional department shredder for 5+ users
- P-4 security for confidential paper documents
- O-3 security for confidential optical media
- 26 / 28-sheet shredding capacity
- 12-inch paper feed width
- 1/8" × 1 9/16" particle size
- 38-gallon waste collection capacity
- 16 ft/min shredding speed
- Oil-free, hassle-free operation
- Trident Grip jam protection
- SmartPower energy management
- Chain-driven continuous-duty motor
- Automatic On / Off operation
- Bin Full Auto Off convenience
- Supports CDs and DVDs
- Supports credit cards, staples and paper clips
- 52 dB operating level
- German-engineered construction
- 2-year warranty
Secure Your Office Documents with DAHLE 50514
Choose the DAHLE 50514 Department Shredder for high-volume confidential document destruction with P-4 / O-3 security, oil-free operation, SmartPower energy management, Trident Grip jam protection and a large 38-gallon waste capacity.
| Product Name | DAHLE 50514 Department Shredder – Oil-Free P-4/O-3, 26/28 Sheets, 38 Gal |
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| Weight | 53.038856 |
| Model Number | 50514 |
| Entry Width | 12 in / 305 mm |
| Dimensions | 20 × 29 × 34.5 in |
| Sheet Capacity | 26–28 sheets |
| Cut Type | Cross Cut |
| Shred Size | 4 × 12 mm |
| Security Level | P-4 / O-3 DIN 66399 |
| Bin Capacity | 38 Gallon |
| Color | Grey |
| Manufacturer | Dahle |
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