Overview
The AMS Series 3 industrial cross cut paper shredders are engineered for high-volume facilities that demand secure, efficient, and uninterrupted shredding. Built with rugged all-steel construction and precision-ground components, these shredders can process up to 3 tons of paper per hour. Designed with performance and durability in mind, each model features a 72" infeed conveyor, paddle wheel crusher, and low-voltage safety controls, making them ideal for government agencies, recycling operations, and document destruction services.
Available in 20 to 40 HP models, each shredder is equipped with heavy-duty shafts, bearings, and cutters capable of handling even the most demanding paper loads.
Product Details
Key Features
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Cross cut shredding at 5/16″ x 2.5″ for secure document destruction
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Handles up to 4,200 lbs. of paper per hour
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72″ infeed conveyor for continuous material flow
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Paddle wheel pre-crusher enhances throughput efficiency
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Dust-proof electrical enclosure with key-locked controls
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Current sensing relay halts operation during a jam
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Adjustable bronze wear pads extend machine life
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Optional output conveyor with customizable discharge heights
Engineered for Heavy Loads
Though the four models look identical, each step up in horsepower (20 HP to 40 HP) brings more power and increased shredding speed. All internal components—including shafts, cutters, and bearings—are sized for the heaviest-duty model to ensure consistency and long-term reliability across the series.
Performance Specifications
| Model | Horsepower | Shred Width | Infeed Width | Speed (FPM) | Sheet Capacity | Lbs. Per Hour | Cutter Diameter |
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| AMS-2000cc | 20 HP | 5/16″ x 2.5″ | 20″ | 68 FPM | 250 sheets | 1,400-2,100 | 10.75″ |
| AMS-2500cc | 25 HP | 5/16″ x 2.5″ | 20″ | 90 FPM | 280 sheets | 2,100-2,800 | 10.75″ |
| AMS-3000cc | 30 HP | 5/16″ x 2.5″ | 20″ | 100 FPM | 315 sheets | 2,800-3,500 | 10.75″ |
| AMS-4000cc | 40 HP | 5/16″ x 2.5″ | 20″ | 145 FPM | 330 sheets | 3,500-4,200 | 10.75″ |
*Sheet capacity based on 20 lb. bond paper. Performance may vary based on power supply and paper type.
Optional Configurations
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Output conveyor with customizable discharge height
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Also available in strip cut configurations for different shredding needs
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Crigler Enterprises, Inc.
6721 Discovery Blvd.
Mableton, GA 30126