This is best illustrated by looking at the output each shredder produces.
I am attaching a photo collage that shows the output of two shredders side by side so you can see how these different security levels compare.
The photo labelled L3-1 shows shredded CD, shredded paper, and shredded credit card from L3 level security shredder (this shredder). Photos labelled L4-1, L4-2, L4-3 show shredded CD, shredded paper, and shredded credit card from L4 level security shredder (SimplyShred PSC310D). You can see that the paper and credit card are shredded into much smaller pieces, CD shreds looks about the same.
I am also attaching a video which SimplyShred FHC512D in action. The video shows the shredder handling 10 sheets of paper, a CD, and a credit card.
FUNCTIONALITY
✔ SimplyShred FHC512D shredder easily handled 10 sheets of paper at once (it is rated up to 12 sheets of paper of 20 lb weight)
✔ It handles CDs and credit cards in addition to paper.
✔ The shredder's operation is fairly quiet and fast. The shredding speed is 8.5 feet per minute. The noise level and speed are best illustrated by the video.
SIZE INFO
✔ This shredder's size is 17" heigh x 13.75" wide x 9.5" front to back
✔ The bucket height is 13". Its capacity is 5 gallons.
✔ The opening of the entry for paper is 8.86". If the paper is wider than the opening the manual instructs the user to fold it, rather than have it crickle on the edges automatically.
✔ The size of shreds produced by this paper is 0.5" x 1.5"
The shredding mechanism of this shredder works as a cover for the bucket. To empty the bucket you need to lift off the shredding mechanism, put it aside, and empty the bucket. The shredding unit has a handle, which I found to be very comfortable and convenient. I own a similarly designed Fellows DM-6C shredder, which does not have a handle and it is much harder to empty. The bucket has a glass window in the front of the shredder so you can see when it is getting full. Photo L3-2 best shows this feature of the shredder.
Shredding starts automatically when you insert paper,credit card, or CD when the unit is set to 'on'. If the shredder jams the front panel has forward and reverse buttons which can be used to backup the paper and unjam. Shredding of papers with labels is not recommended as it can gum up the blades.
The manual has a nice tip on how to oil the shredder. It recommends applying oil to a sheet of paper in a zigzag pattern and feeding it through the machine, rather then applying the oil directly into the opening of the machine.
Comparing SimplyShred FHC512D to my Fellows DM-6C Shredder.
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✔ The biggest difference is in easy of emptying the bucket. Because SimplyShred FHC512D has a handle, it is much easier to deal with it.
✔ SimplyShred can handle credit cards and CD where as Fellows does not
✔ Fellows Shredder has a lip around the top of the shredder so it is easier to move the entire container by putting my fingers under the lip. SimplyShred has no handles which allow to lift the bucket along with the shredding mechanism. But the entire unit is fairly light so this is not a big deal.
Comparing SimplyShred FHC512D to SimplyShred PSC310D:
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✔ SimplyShred PSC310D is Security 4 level shredder, so it cuts the paper and credit cards into much smaller pieces.
Security level 3 produces shreds of 0.5" x 1.5" size, and severity level 4 produces shreads of 0.12" x 0.31" size.
✔ To empty the bucket in SimplyShred PSC310D you can remove the bucket while the shredding mechanism remains attached to the frame.
✔ SimplyShred FHC512D is easier move around than SimplyShred PSC310D due to PSC310D larger size
✔ SimplyShred PSC310D is more expensive than SimplyShred FHC512D
SimplyShred FHC512D does a good job at a reasonable price. SimplyShred PSC310D does a great job but at a higher cost.
I received this new shredder model for testing, evaluation and providing an honest review. I described both positives and negatives of my experience with this shredder. I hope you found my observations, measurements, video and photos helpful. If you have any questions I have not addressed I am always happy to answer comments.
You can find it on Amazon by following this link.
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