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product_id: 207889474
title: "ideal. 2604 Continuous Operation Cross Cut Centralized Office Paper, Staple, Paper Clip, CD, DVD Shredder Machine with Automatic Oiler, 23 to 25 Sheet Feed Capacity, 26 gal Bin"
brand: "ideal."
price: "1329710 kr"
currency: ISK
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Ideal."
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# 23-25 sheets per pass 1 HP continuous motor 26 gal large bin capacity ideal. 2604 Continuous Operation Cross Cut Centralized Office Paper, Staple, Paper Clip, CD, DVD Shredder Machine with Automatic Oiler, 23 to 25 Sheet Feed Capacity, 26 gal Bin

**Brand:** ideal.
**Price:** 1329710 kr
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛡️ Shred smarter, shred stronger — protect your data with power and precision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ideal. 2604 Continuous Operation Cross Cut Centralized Office Paper, Staple, Paper Clip, CD, DVD Shredder Machine with Automatic Oiler, 23 to 25 Sheet Feed Capacity, 26 gal Bin by ideal.
- **How much does it cost?** 1329710 kr with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.is](https://www.desertcart.is/products/207889474-ideal-2604-continuous-operation-cross-cut-centralized-office-paper-staple)

## Best For

- ideal. enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted ideal. brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Effortless Maintenance:** Built-in automatic oiler keeps blades sharp and performance peak—no guesswork
- • **Jam? Not on Your Watch:** Auto reverse & Electronic Capacity Control prevent frustrating paper jams
- • **Office Mobility Meets Style:** Durable wooden cabinet on casters blends premium design with easy relocation
- • **Security That Means Business:** P-4 cross-cut meets HIPAA & FACTA standards for ultimate data protection
- • **Power Through Paper Like a Pro:** Continuous 1 HP motor shreds up to 491 sheets/min without overheating

## Overview

The ideal.2604 is a German-engineered, continuous operation cross-cut shredder designed for 8-10 users. It features a powerful 1 HP motor capable of shredding 23-25 sheets at once and up to 491 sheets per minute, with a large 26-gallon bin for high-volume use. HIPAA and FACTA compliant P-4 security level ensures top-tier data protection. The shredder includes advanced jam prevention with auto reverse and Electronic Capacity Control, an automatic oiler for maintenance-free operation, and safety features like a transparent safety shield and automatic shutoff. Mounted on a stylish wooden cabinet with casters, it combines durability, mobility, and professional aesthetics for centralized office shredding needs.

## Description

The ideal.TM 2604 cross-cut P-4 continuous operation centralized office shredder with automatic oiler is a compact and powerful shredder, designed for 8 - 10 users. Continuous operation means less down time and faster shredding. A durable, easy-open, wooden cabinet is mounted on casters for easy mobility. High-quality, hardened, solid-steel cutting shafts easily shred a high-volume of paper, staples, paper clips, credit cards, and CDs/DVDs. HIPAA and FACTA compliant, the ideal.TM 2604 cross-cut P-4 is federally accepted to protect information against identity theft. With a quiet but powerful 1 horsepower motor, the ideal.TM 2604 cross-cut P-4 shredder chews though 23 - 25 sheets of paper at once and up to 491 sheets of paper per minute. A 10 1/4" feed opening and 26-gallon bin make the ideal.TM 2604 perfect for department or small office needs. With safety features such as an integrated photo cell (which detects paper in the feed and automatically starts/stops shredding), an emergency off switch, and an electronically-controlled, patented, transparent safety shield in the feed opening to protect fingers and hands, this is a perfect entry-level centralized shredder for the growing office. The ideal.TM 2604 is made from sustainable materials and uses lead-free soldering. The Zero Energy Consumption sleep mode saves energy by shutting down the shredder after 30 minutes of inactivity, but will automatically wake at the touch of a button. The ideal.TM 2604 cross-cut P-4 centralized office shredder with automatic oiler prevents jams with auto reverse and power cut off. Shredding will automatically stop when the shred bin is full, or if the cabinet is open. A patented, electronically-controlled, transparent safety shield in the feed opening protects fingers and hands, and the patented Electronic Capacity Control (ECC) monitors and grades document-feeding to prevent jams. The multifunctional Easy Switch uses optical signals to indicate operational status. T

Review: I absolutely love this shredder! I have used many shredders throughout my life and I had no idea that a high quality shredder existed until I discovered this line called ideal. This shredder is a power horse when it comes to shredding and I was able to shred my boxes of built up paper and whole pieces of junk mail without any issues. I don't know if it's the fact that this machine is 100% German made but everything is high quality...even the wooden cabinet and sturdy bin inside of it. I also never knew when to oil my shredder so I love how the auto oiler takes my worries away. I even noticed on the oiler they put these little protection straps around the cap so I couldn't accidentally throw it out (picture attached). I paid good money but I know my investment in this shredder will last me for many years to come. I would highly recommend this shredder to anyone...you will not be let down.
Review: Purchased the Ideal 2604 P-4 shredder. I am very satisfied with this unit. This is a commercial level heavy duty shredder, that I purchased for home use. The motor will accept continuous paper feeds and fill the entire 26 gallon bin without overheating or stopping. The motor can continuously run and will not stop to dissipate heat, unlike the smaller home shredding units. This unit will easily accept a dozen sheets, but does not appear to accept the advertised 25 sheets. The motor easily reverses to spit out an overloaded feed. The automatic oiling feature is very convenient. The safety guard protects against inadvertent positioning of fingers near the feeder. Opening the receptacle bin door or moving the safety bar automatically stops the shredder. There is an indicator light that informs you if the feed size is too large. The system will automatically stop if the bin is too full. Make sure you order extra 16 oz Ideal oil for this unit. The P-4 level cross cut security level shredding is extremely secure and adequate for home or commercial use. I see no need or cost to move up to an espionage P-5 security level that, for home use. This Ideal shredder is solidly built and very heavy. The unit is delivered in 2 separate boxes and is definitely a two person setup. The receptacle container/bin and shredder unit are accurately engineered to fit nicely. Setup is fast and intuitive. The unit is setup on wheels to easily move around. The heavy duty plastic receptacle bin can accept standard trash can plastic bags, that are much less expensive than the Ideal plastic bags. Only drawback is dropping of the shredded particles into the cabinet when the bin is pulled out, but this is true of all shredders. I researched the purchase of a commercial unit for home use, and most of the purchase decision is based upon the limited reviews available, so there is a bit of leap of faith in purchasing such an expensive unit for home use. I was not at all satisfied with any of the smaller home units, where the units were limited in the handling of the number of sheets, and suffered from overheating and the small bin sizes. I required a heavy duty shredder. To my pleasant surprise, this Ideal 2604, despite the high purchase price, in my opinion, is phenomenal. The engineering seems solid.

## Features

- Continuous run-time shredder for shredding paper, staples, paper clips, credit cards, and cds/dvds
- P-4 cross-cut security level is hipaa and facta compliant, and accepted to protect information
- Tears through 23 - 25 sheets of paper at a time, and 491 sheets per minute
- Hardened, solid-steel cutting shafts

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07454F6JS |
| Best Sellers Rank | 766,247 in Stationery & Office Supplies ( See Top 100 in Stationery & Office Supplies ) 701 in Shredders |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | IDEDSH0362OH |
| Manufacturer | MBM |
| Product Dimensions | 49.53 x 46.99 x 92.71 cm; 48 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ideal.
- **Capacity:** 26 gallons
- **Colour:** White
- **Cut type:** Cross Cut
- **Recommended uses for product:** [Shredding Paper, Shredding Staples, Shredding Paper Clips, Shredding Credit Cards, Shredding CD]

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by L***B on 31 October 2017*

I absolutely love this shredder! I have used many shredders throughout my life and I had no idea that a high quality shredder existed until I discovered this line called ideal. This shredder is a power horse when it comes to shredding and I was able to shred my boxes of built up paper and whole pieces of junk mail without any issues. I don't know if it's the fact that this machine is 100% German made but everything is high quality...even the wooden cabinet and sturdy bin inside of it. I also never knew when to oil my shredder so I love how the auto oiler takes my worries away. I even noticed on the oiler they put these little protection straps around the cap so I couldn't accidentally throw it out (picture attached). I paid good money but I know my investment in this shredder will last me for many years to come. I would highly recommend this shredder to anyone...you will not be let down.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by M***G on 27 July 2020*

Purchased the Ideal 2604 P-4 shredder. I am very satisfied with this unit. This is a commercial level heavy duty shredder, that I purchased for home use. The motor will accept continuous paper feeds and fill the entire 26 gallon bin without overheating or stopping. The motor can continuously run and will not stop to dissipate heat, unlike the smaller home shredding units. This unit will easily accept a dozen sheets, but does not appear to accept the advertised 25 sheets. The motor easily reverses to spit out an overloaded feed. The automatic oiling feature is very convenient. The safety guard protects against inadvertent positioning of fingers near the feeder. Opening the receptacle bin door or moving the safety bar automatically stops the shredder. There is an indicator light that informs you if the feed size is too large. The system will automatically stop if the bin is too full. Make sure you order extra 16 oz Ideal oil for this unit. The P-4 level cross cut security level shredding is extremely secure and adequate for home or commercial use. I see no need or cost to move up to an espionage P-5 security level that, for home use. This Ideal shredder is solidly built and very heavy. The unit is delivered in 2 separate boxes and is definitely a two person setup. The receptacle container/bin and shredder unit are accurately engineered to fit nicely. Setup is fast and intuitive. The unit is setup on wheels to easily move around. The heavy duty plastic receptacle bin can accept standard trash can plastic bags, that are much less expensive than the Ideal plastic bags. Only drawback is dropping of the shredded particles into the cabinet when the bin is pulled out, but this is true of all shredders. I researched the purchase of a commercial unit for home use, and most of the purchase decision is based upon the limited reviews available, so there is a bit of leap of faith in purchasing such an expensive unit for home use. I was not at all satisfied with any of the smaller home units, where the units were limited in the handling of the number of sheets, and suffered from overheating and the small bin sizes. I required a heavy duty shredder. To my pleasant surprise, this Ideal 2604, despite the high purchase price, in my opinion, is phenomenal. The engineering seems solid.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Y***W on 7 April 2025*

Wanda in customer service was incredibly knowledgeable and just outright amazing! I had a few questions on deciding which model would best suite our needs and her insight on each model was incredibly helpful. I really appreciated her help. Also, important to note that in case you need customer service you will get a live human being who actually is familiar with the product and can provide assistance. Clearly this is a quality made shredder meant to handle our large volume. Since it's a commercial grade shredder it is heavy so you'll need two people to set the shredder on the base. Although very sturdy, the wheeled base makes it easy to maneuver into the space you need it to be. It is packaged very well ensuring a safe delivery and the instructions are easy to understand. I love that it shreds quickly and in small pieces, however, the downside is that it can be very messy. Not all of it can makes it into the bin so when it's time to change the bag it can be very messy as it's in the bin, outside the bin and on the floor. That being said, the quality of this machine makes up for the mess. It is also a little louder than I expected but our previous machine was not commercial grade so that is probably the difference. So for these two reasons I am giving it 4.5 stars instead of 5.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ideal. 2604 Cross-Cut Centralized Office Shredder with Automatic Oiler, Continuous Operation, 23 to 25 Sheet Feed Capacity, 26 gal Bin, Shred Staples/Paper Clips/Credit Cards/CDs/DVDs, P-4 Security
- IDEAL Special High-Cling Lubricating Oil for ideal Shredders, Great for Any Automatic Oiler, Non-Toxic, Non-Detergent, Extend Life of Your ideal Shredder (6 Bottles, 1 Quart Each)
- IDEAL AC0920H Shredder Bags – 20” x 47” Case of 80, Gusseted, 40-Gallon Capacity, Heavy-Duty Bags for IDEAL Shredder Models 2503, 2604, and 3104.

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