Overview
The AMS Series 1 industrial strip cut paper shredders offer a reliable solution for facilities that need powerful, continuous-duty shredding in a compact footprint. Built from solid steel with precision-ground cutters, these shredders easily handle paper, cardboard, credit cards, staples, and even large paper clips. Their robust construction, paddle wheel pre-crusher, and safety-enhanced controls make them a practical choice for commercial and light industrial environments.
Offered in 3 to 10 HP models, each unit is conveyor-fed and designed for consistent performance with minimal maintenance. Whether you're running a small document destruction operation or adding a supplemental shredder to your facility, the Series 1 delivers dependable throughput and flexibility.
Product Details
Key Features
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Strip cut shredding at 5/16″ width for high-capacity material reduction
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Shreds a wide range of media including staples, clips, credit cards, and cardboard
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Paddle wheel pre-crusher improves feed efficiency
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Precision-ground alloy cutters ensure long-term sharpness and durability
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Conveyor-fed design with consistent material flow
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Key-locked, low-voltage controls in a dust-proof enclosure
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Current sensing relay automatically stops the unit during a jam
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Optional output conveyor available in standard and custom discharge heights
Heavy-Duty Internal Components
All models share the same rugged internal components—including cutters, shafts, and bearings—engineered for the largest HP unit in the series. This design ensures strength, reliability, and extended service life across all models.
Performance Specifications
| Model | Horsepower | Shred Width | Infeed Width | Speed (FPM) | Sheet Capacity | Lbs. Per Hour | Cutter Diameter |
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| AMS-300 | 3 HP | 5/16″ | 16″ | 47.1 | 90 sheets | 400-600 lbs | 4.5″ |
| AMS-500 | 5 HP | 5/16″ | 16″ | 49.5 | 105 sheets | 600-800 lbs | 4.5″ |
| AMS-750 | 7.5 HP | 5/16″ | 16″ | 67 | 120 sheets | 800-1,000 lbs | 4.5″ |
| AMS-1000 | 10 HP | 5/16″ | 16″ | 78 | 135 sheets | 1,000-1,200 lbs | 4.5″ |
*Sheet capacity based on 20 lb. bond paper. Throughput may vary with power supply and material type.
Optional Configurations
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Output conveyors in multiple discharge heights
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Cross cut versions available in the same horsepower range
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Crigler Enterprises, Inc.
6721 Discovery Blvd.
Mableton, GA 30126