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Aurora AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper/CD and Credit Card/ 60 Minutes Continuous Run Time Shredder
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Cut Type | Micro Cut |
Brand | Aurora |
Capacity | 5 Gallons |
Recommended Uses For Product | office |
Color | Gray, Black |
About this item
- High security micro-cut with 12 sheet capacities; destroys CDs, DVDs, credit cards and small paper clips
- Shreds paper, CDs, DVDs, credit cards into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4
- Nonstop 60-minute continuous run time. Basket Capacity - 300
- Anti-jam auto-reverse to clear paper jams; ultra-quiet operation
- 5.0-Gallon pullout bin with LED indicator lights standby/ overheat/ bin-full/ overload/ door open status
- Product Dimensions: 14.41" W x 11.02" L x 19.33" H
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AU1210MA Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card Shredder
- Shreds up to 12 sheet of paper per pass
- Shreds CDs/DVDs, credit cards, staples, and paper clips
- 60 minutes continuous run time
- 5.0-gallon pull-out basket
- Advanced features: Auto-reverse
- Security level P-4 (5/32" x 15/32")
- Ultra-quiet operation
AU1210MA Aurora 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Paper and CD/Credit Card Shredder
Professional Grade High Security 12-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder
Advanced Features:
- High security micro-cut: Provides ultimate protection with particles 6 times smaller than typical cross-cut
- Anti-jam Auto-reverse: Overload Auto-Reverse to prevent paper jams.
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Advanced features:Auto-reverse Anti-Jam technology to clear paper jams. |
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Model# | AU1210MA | AU860MB | AU1060MA | AU1410MA | AU1580MA |
Sheet Capacity | 12-Sheet | 8-Sheet | 10-Sheet | 14-Sheet | 15-Sheet |
Shred Type | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut | Micro-Cut |
Shred Size | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" | 3/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" | 5/32" x 15/32" |
Security Level | P-4 | P-4 | P-5 | P-4 | P-4 |
Shreds | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips | credit cards, staples, small paper clips | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips | CDs/DVDs credit cards, staples, small paper clips |
Continuous Run Time | 60 minutes | 6 minutes | 60 minutes | 30 minutes | 60 minutes |
Bin Capacity | 5 gallons | 4 gallons | 6 gallons | 5 gallons | 8.5 gallons |
Bin Type | Pullout Bin | Pullout Bin | Pullout Bin | Pullout Bin | Pullout Bin |
Features | ShredSafe, Anti-Jam, LED indicators, Quiet operation | ShredSafe, LED indicators, Quiet operation | ShredSafe, Anti-Jam, LED indicators, Quiet operation | ShredSafe, Anti-Jam, LED indicators, Quiet operation | Anti-Jam, LED indicators, Quiet operation, Auto Power-off |
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Safety Features | 4.8 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.4 |
Maneuverability | 4.7 | 4.6 | 5.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 |
Noise level | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.0 |
Value for money | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 |
Easy to use | — | — | 4.9 | 5.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
capacity | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 5 gallons | 6 gallons |
sheet capacity | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
cut type | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut | Micro Cut |
operation mode | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | — | Automatic |
weight | 22.4 pounds | 22.42 pounds | 22.1 pounds | 21.2 pounds | 21.5 pounds | 21.5 pounds |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 11.02 x 14.41 x 19.33 inches |
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Item Weight | 22.4 pounds |
ASIN | B07CX4DZ4Z |
Item model number | AU1210MA |
Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,266 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #16 in Shredders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | May 7, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Aurora |
Country of Origin | China |
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Product Description
The Aurora AU1210MA 12-Sheet micro-cut paper/ CD/ credit card shredder with 5.0-Gallon PULLOUT basket is the perfect business and home office device to keep you safe from identity theft. The AU1210MA accepts up to 12 sheets of paper at a time and shreds them into small pieces (5/32 by 15/32 inches), security level P-4. In addition to paper, the AU1210MA shreds CDs/DVDs/credit cards, keeping vital information from falling into the wrong hands. The throat of the shredder is 8.7 inches wide and has the casters for easy mobility. Product Dimensions: 14.41" W x 11.02" L x 19.33" H Item weight: 22.4 pounds shipping weight: 25.73 pounds
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Customers like the size, quality and speed of the paper shredder. For example, they mention it works well, the bits it creates are reasonably small and mostly end up separate. They appreciate the removable basket and find the value to be great.
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Customers like the quality of the paper shredder. They say it works well, is a capable machine, and does a nice job cross-cut shredding. Some mention that it provides the new shretting technique of having the paper cut into very fine pieces.
"I have a lot of shredding to do and this one really does the job well...." Read more
"...Continuous form paper shreds just fine, but I expect trying to feed unseparated continuous form paper will cause a problem because it will get out..." Read more
"...for several days and this is what I've noticed: the Aurora has never stopped working, despite some long shredding sessions and some thick sheafs of..." Read more
"...I love the micro shredding aspect of it - tiny pieces!The front-removable basket is amazing!..." Read more
Customers are happy with the noise level of the paper shredder. They say it's quieter than expected, and doesn't get hot when shredding a lot.
"...The noise level is low, although sufficient maybe to hide a ringing phone or conversation in another room...." Read more
"...I've nearly filled a 30 gallon bag. It is very quiet, despite Consumer Reports rating it as a 3/5...." Read more
"...It takes 12 sheets and does its job perfectly. It is one of the quietest shredders that I have ever owned - even with 12 sheets, it is a very low hum..." Read more
"...THE SHREDDER IS FAST AND QUIET!!!..." Read more
Customers like the durability of the paper shredder. They say it is robust enough to take a steady feed of multiple sheets, and reliable. The motor seems strong enough to handle longer jobs, and it has a fairly long run time. It is quiet and can be run for quite a while. Overall, customers are satisfied with the durability and reliability of the product.
"The Aurora AU1210MA is a microshredder that doesn't jam and has a long continuous run time...." Read more
"...than with shredders that cut in long strips, and the motor still seemed strong enough to handle longer jobs...." Read more
"...SO -it's sturdy, nice size, holds a lot before you have to empty - but it's "a little slow."" Read more
"...My only minor complaint is that the bin isn't quite as sturdy as the rest of the unit, and requires a bit of care when reinstalling to make sure it..." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the paper shredder. They say it has the best mix of features and reviews for the money. Some say it's worth investing in and a great buy.
"...No big deal. Great unit and well worth the price." Read more
"...Can't speak to durability yet, but not expensive for your needs." Read more
"Well worth the money. This machine is quiet and performs flawlessly" Read more
"...I feel it's worth my investment...." Read more
Customers like the ease of cleaning this paper shredder. They say the removable basket and drawer make emptying easy. The drawer even has wheels to make removal smoother. Customers say it's great for year end cleanup of files and is easy to lift.
"...The large opening of these paper bags makes it easy to empty the bin without spilling any confetti...." Read more
"...I was impressed that a job is considerably less messy than with shredders that cut in long strips, and the motor still seemed strong enough to..." Read more
"...but most especially when it comes to emptying.. So much easier to empty without loose chards falling on the floor.. LOVE IT!" Read more
"...feature, and I didn't realize initially, but the drawer even has wheels to make removal smoother...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the paper shredder. They say it's slow but insatiable, has fantastic run time, and works better and faster than their old one. Some mention that it'll shred many sheets at once and the unit responds well.
"...a couple of times and loaded too many sheets at once and the unit responds well...." Read more
"...THE SHREDDER IS FAST AND QUIET!!!..." Read more
"...I am pretty happy with the run time so far!! Way better than my old one...." Read more
"...It is working great and has put in many hours. Highly recommend this shredder!" Read more
Customers find the paper shredder easy to assemble and set up. They say it works great and is quiet. Customers also mention that it makes the job easier with tiny shreds. They also say the reinsertion is smooth and the bin snaps in place without a problem.
"...No fuss at all.Yes, some fragments do manage to get on the floor when emptying the bin, but I just sweep them up. No big deal...." Read more
"...Reinsertion is a smooth operation unless the bin is misaligned...." Read more
"I LOVE MY NEW AURORA AU1210MA SHREDDER!!! IT IS PERFECT...EASY TO USE AND IT SHREDS MANY PAPERS AT ONCE!!! THE SHREDDER IS FAST AND QUIET!!!..." Read more
"...and I was impressed by the neat, tiny shreds - which really makes the job easier...." Read more
Customers like the size of the paper shredder. They mention that the pieces are really small, and the bits it creates are reasonably small. They also say that it works very well and fast, and is easy to move. Overall, most find the size to be a good size for the home.
"...It was easy to assemble and was more compact than I expected it to be. It weighs about 22 lbs, most of which is in the shredding head...." Read more
"...I love the micro shredding aspect of it - tiny pieces!The front-removable basket is amazing!..." Read more
"...THE SHREDDER IS FAST AND QUIET!!! IT SHEDS THE PAPER VERY SMALL AND THE RED LIGHT GOES ON TO LET ME KNOW THAT THE BUCKET IS FULL...MANY GREAT..." Read more
"...Its too small for an office but probably just right for a family with grown kids moving the shredder from house to house every few weeks...." Read more
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Yes, some fragments do manage to get on the floor when emptying the bin, but I just sweep them up. No big deal. Great unit and well worth the price.
I had been using an inexpensive 5-sheet crosscut shredder, which began to jam because the crosscuts weren't effective, and the thin continuous strips that were produced curled and fed themselves back into the shredder blades. I had about 20 book boxes of tax returns, receipts and other various documents to shred, so I bought the Aurora AU1210MA, in part because of the 60-minute continuous run time.
A note on assembly. When inserting the four wheels into the base of the machine, with the machine inverted, I found that simply pressing on the wheel required a lot of force. When I pressed directly on the post, it was easy to push the wheel assembly into the post hole. Pressing on the wheel itself tends to misalign the post and the post hole.
The instructions that came with the machine advised that it would handle staples and small paper clips, but that large paper clips should be removed to save wear on the blades. It also advised oiling the blades at least every 30 minutes of run time, using "basic vegetable, cooking oil or shredder oil" (don’t use flammables, especially aerosols; search the internet for examples of what can happen). I bought a bottle of Aurora shredder oil, mostly for the dispenser bottle (the spout is a flip spout and the opening small enough to avoid much dripping).
The instructions warn: "Never shred large paper clips, window or insulated envelopes, continuous forms, newsprint, bound pages (for example: notepads, checkbooks, magazines, etc...), transparencies, laminated documents, cardboard, any items with adhesives, hard materials or plastic (except Credit Cards and CDs)." Which boils down to "shred only paper, avoiding newspapers, glues and metal". Continuous form paper shreds just fine, but I expect trying to feed unseparated continuous form paper will cause a problem because it will get out of alignment and fold against the edges of the feed slit. I also didn’t try to shred the corrugated cardboard book boxes which contained the records, which anyway probably wouldn’t have fit the feet slit.
Figuring to extend the life of the blades, I oiled as recommended, removed all staples, paper clips , metal, and envelopes, and fed no more than 3 to 6 pages at a time (12-sheets is the stated maximum, but if a batch goes in misaligned, it may fold over, so 7 pages could become more like 14).
I shredded all 20 boxes over a period of about two weeks, producing somewhere in the vicinity of 60 cubic feet of shreds. I never experienced a jam or overheating, but the machine got frequent rests while I organized the next batch and removed staples and paperclips. Still, I ran 80 to 100 sheets through it in a single run. I would guess I could run a ream of paper through it in one run.
The noise level is low, although sufficient maybe to hide a ringing phone or conversation in another room. There is a several second delay after paper is inserted before the cutters start. The machine shuts off when it is full, although you can shake it to settle the shreds and it will resume again until the cutoff point is reached. The removable bin has a handle that balances nicely. Don’t press down on the top front of the machine when removing the bin; the cabinet flexes enough to interfere with removal. When reinserting the bin, it helps to tip the bin back a bit and visually align the bottom wheels on the back of the bin with the tracks in the bottom of the bin opening. Reinsertion is a smooth operation unless the bin is misaligned.
To remove staples, I tore off the stapled corner, or used a staple removed and a pair of needle-nose pliers. This generally took more time than the actual shredding.
In the instructions, Aurora warrants against defects of materials and workmanship in the cutting cylinders for five years and for one year for all else.
I’d suggest you download and read the user manual before purchase. It’s available on the manufacturer’s web site.
The Aurora arrived very well-packaged in a sturdy box with tight-fitting cardboard inserts that completely protected it from damage. It was not inside of a second box, and there was no need for one. It was easy to assemble and was more compact than I expected it to be. It weighs about 22 lbs, most of which is in the shredding head. The wheels make it easy to move around. I'm not sure if it would work with shredder bags, due to the bin layout, but I'm emptying it into a 30 gallon paper lawn/leaf bag so I can meet my county's requirements for curbside recycling of shredded documents, which prohibit plastic bags. The large opening of these paper bags makes it easy to empty the bin without spilling any confetti.
I've now been shredding old records containing sensitive information like Social Security numbers for several days and this is what I've noticed: the Aurora has never stopped working, despite some long shredding sessions and some thick sheafs of paper, and it has yet to jam. I've nearly filled a 30 gallon bag. It is very quiet, despite Consumer Reports rating it as a 3/5. My only minor complaint is that the bin isn't quite as sturdy as the rest of the unit, and requires a bit of care when reinstalling to make sure it is aligned properly so it will close completely. One thing I noticed from reading the owner's manual is that it can be oiled using ordinary vegetable oil -- no need to buy special purpose shredder lube or pre-treated sheets. That should save money over the long run. I've not oiled it yet, since it's just a few days old. I have shredded some stapled documents with no problems. I haven't tried any credit cards or CDs yet.
I think that this shredder will give me many years of service and I'm very happy with my purchase. While I would have loved to own CR's highest-scoring unit, I couldn't justify spending around $400 for it and I really appreciate that the Aurora has the best rated endurance of any of the models I considered.
The front-removable basket is amazing!
My only nit is the following: the indicator icons and the text (overheating, bin full, etc.) are just too small to read. Wish they were twice as large since there is plenty of space.
I guess my second nit would be that I wish there was a small release door or something at the bottom so that the shredded paper can be easily emptied out of the bin.
Other than that, love it!
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This machine has a good basket size, shreds paper into very small pieces, have an automatic feeder which is great, and takes quite a few sheet of paper at a time. We usually did about 6 sheets at a time as the paper we use is quite thick (states it can do 12). Its not very noisy... its a shredder so of course there is some level of noise. Have used it multiple times now and ran it close to an hour each time we used it and no jamming, overheating or stopping. Very good product and would highly recommend. (we are also applying the oil (vegetable oil) to the shredder blades as recommended in the instructions, to ensure we properly maintain it).
When the machine arrived, I wanted to see if the 60 minutes was for real, so I sat down with the shredder and a pile of records. 3 hours and 18 minutes later, the shredder was still going, but I'd had enough, so I congratulated the shredder on its victory and went home for supper. :-) The machine isn't too loud and runs smoothly. It ate file folders, staples and a paper clip without any trouble. I *did* find that I needed to empty the bin every15-20 minutes, and bits of electrocharged paper tended to escape as I transferred the contents of the bin to a large garbage bag. This is a minor issue, however. I'm really pleased with this shredder!