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- Shreds CD's/DVD's and credit cards
- Crosscuts up to 10 sheets/Cut size: 5/32" x 1 9/20" pieces
- 3 Mode Safety Switch and convenient handle to lift head unit off basket
- Safety interlock automatically shuts shredder off if head unit is removed from wastebasket
- Basket volume/capacity: 5.3 gallon/180 sheets
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From the Manufacturer
The AS1018CD provides simple operation with quick and reliable performance in any home office environment. If you demand a versatile paper shredder with great results, the Aurora AS1018CD will be the ideal addition to your business or home office.
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What’s in the BoxAS1018CD shredder, integrated wastebasket, and operations manual. | ||||||||
| LIGHT DUTY | LIGHT DUTY | LIGHT DUTY | LIGHT DUTY | MEDIUM DUTY | HEAVY DUTY | HEAVY DUTY | |
| Model Number | AS420C | AS618SB | AS810SD | AS890C | AS1018CD | AU1520XA | AU2020XA |
| Cut Type | Crosscut | Strip cut | Strip cut | Crosscut | Crosscut | Crosscut | Crosscut |
| Sheet Capacity | 4 Folded | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 20 |
| Basket Capacity (gallons / sheets) | 1.3 / 40 | 2.3 / 55 | 3.2 / 100 | 3.4 / 130 | 5.3 / 180 | 7.1 / 270 | 7.1 / 270 |
| Status Light Indicators | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Safely Shreds |  |  |  | | | | |
| Overheat Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Overload Protection | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quiet Operation | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Run Time (at Max. sheet capacity) | 2 min. | 2 min. | 2 min. | 2 min. | 2 min. | 5 min. | 5 min. |
| Pull-Out Wastebasket | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Swivel Casters | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Limited Warranty (Cutter / Machine) | 3-year / 1-year | 3-year / 1-year | 3-year / 1-year | 3-year / 1-year | 5-year / 1-year | 8-year / 1-year | 8-year / 1-year |
Product Description
The Aurora AS1018CD Dual-Shred Crosscut Shredder lets you keep your Personal information out of criminal hands. Keep your desk clean and organized, while making sure confidential information is never read.
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
109 of 111 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I bought this shredder to replace an earlier Aurora shredder( AS1015CD ) which basically had identical functions as the AS1018CD. The CD/DVD shredding function has substantially improved over the AS1015CD. The CD/DVD/credit card pieces that came out of this shredder are even finer than the corresponding paper confetti and infinitely better than the 8 pieces( yes only 8 pieces and at times still attached )that came out of AS1015CD. So far, I have shredded paper, credit cards, and CDs with no major issue. Yes, the shredder makes horrible sounds when shredding CDs but it is normal and please stay calm. My typical shredding job is 200 to 300 sheets of 20 lb. 8-1/2 X 11 paper and the frequency is once per week. To date, the shredder has not over-heated at my utilization level( thanks to the improving ventilation design of the AS1018CD over AS1015CD ) and it has jammed only once( ironically by a single sheet of thicker paper but it resumed operation after I used the reverse function to undo the jam ). What I have not tried is AS1018CD's ability to shred 10 sheets in a single pass. I have tried 6 sheets and it worked, but I did not, do not and will not try 10 sheets for fear doing so may damage the tiny gears that drive the cutter block. If that happened, the shredder is gone. My AS1015CD was ruined that way. Except for the price tag for this shredder( I paid only $43 + tax for my AS1015CD compared to $79.98 for this shredder at Amazon.com ), I am very happy with my purchase thus far although the long term durability of AS1018CD remains to be seen. Also, lubricating the shredder block with cooking oil is a good idea and it helps the shredding function. Putting oil in an envelope and then feed it to the shredder is a low cost alternative to lubricant sheets that are available in the market. Just make sure the oiled envelope spans the entire length of the feed slot, otherwise some part of the cutter block will not be lubricated. If you cannot find an envelope that spans the entire feed slot width, you may have to feed a nummber of oiled enveloped along the width of the feed slot to ensure the entire cutting block has been lubicated. One last thing: after the oiled envelope was shredded, run the shredder on reverse for 30 to 60 seconds to spread the oil within the cutter block.
Update( March 16, 2009 ): Jammed the second time over the weekend by acculmulated confetti on the cutter block. Operation resumed after using the reverse function. Recommend emptying or compacting confetti in the basket every 40 sheets of shredding. This shredder cuts regular paper staples like butter. No need to remove them from the papers before feeding to the shredder.
Update( March 16, 2009 ): Jammed the second time over the weekend by acculmulated confetti on the cutter block. Operation resumed after using the reverse function. Recommend emptying or compacting confetti in the basket every 40 sheets of shredding. This shredder cuts regular paper staples like butter. No need to remove them from the papers before feeding to the shredder.
74 of 74 people found the following review helpful
This shredder is perfect for home shredding. It does exactly what it says it will do. We have shredded CD's, thick envelopes and letters, etc. with ease. No jamming has occurred, the shredder has handled everything wonderfully and shreds in tiny pieces like confetti so we do not worry about identity thieves. Such a relief. Highly recommend this machine.
58 of 60 people found the following review helpful
Amazon Verified Purchase
I'm totally satisfied with the AS1018CD - it does what it says it will.
It is a great improvement over my old cheaper Aurora shredder which also
did what it said it would. This one is about 4 times as fast and a bit
quieter as a bonus. I recommend it for home/home office use.
It is a great improvement over my old cheaper Aurora shredder which also
did what it said it would. This one is about 4 times as fast and a bit
quieter as a bonus. I recommend it for home/home office use.
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Published 4 months ago by Salvatore M. Esposito
One Year and Still Shredding Strong...two sheets at a time
I have had this shredder now for almost one year, and it is used daily. The secret to shredders is to ignore the so called ratings with respect to how many sheets it will shred. Read more
Published 4 months ago by P. Thoreson
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I bought this shredder in June and was unimpressed, but didn't want to go to the trouble of returning it. Read more
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Working well one month later
It has only been one month, but I've used this to shred a few CDs, credit cards and tons of paper. I have not had any problems at all. Read more
Published 6 months ago by G9D
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