HSM
Heavy Duty
Shredders
Heavy Duty & High-Security Shredders
High-Volume Destruction for Maximum Data Protection
For organisations with stringent compliance requirements and high data throughput, our range of HSM Powerline heavy duty shredders offer reliable, industrial-grade performance for the secure disposal of sensitive documents and data media. Whether it’s paper-based archives, folders, hard drives or electronic data, these machines are designed to operate continuously and securely.
Explore the HSM Powerline Range

HSM Powerline 450.2
A robust departmental shredder built for secure, everyday use.
- Shreds paper, CDs, USBs, credit cards & more
- Continuous operation with jam protection
- 290 Litre shred bin
- P-4 and P-5 security options available

HSM Powerline FA 400.2
Designed for archive clearance and central shredding stations.
- Integrated conveyor belt for high-speed material feed
- Processes 85+ sheets per cycle
- 460 Litre shred bin
- P-4 security

HSM Powerline FA 500.3
The flagship industrial shredder in the HSM range.
- Handles folders, hard drives, and bulk volumes
- Extended table and integrated oiling system
- 530 Litre bin, 7.5 kW motor
- P-3 security, up to 450 sheets per cycle
Compliant, Secure & POPIA-Ready
Meeting the requirements of South Africa’s Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), HSM heavy-duty shredders help businesses achieve full compliance by destroying confidential information safely and efficiently — across a wide range of data formats.
These devices are purpose-built for:
- Archive clearing
- Centralised document destruction
- High-security environments
- Government, legal, and corporate use
Multi-Media Destruction Capabilities
All shredders in this range are capable of destroying:
- Paper-based documents
- Stapled and bound files
- Optical media (CDs, DVDs, Blu-ray discs)
- Magnetic data media (floppy discs, magnetic tapes, cassettes)
- Electronic data (USB sticks, SSDs, ID cards)
- Film-based materials (microfilm, slides)
- Hard drives (desktop and laptop units)
Engineered for Industrial Performance
Manufactured in Germany to exacting standards, the HSM Powerline range combines:
- Solid steel cutting shafts – wear-resistant and long-lasting
- High-capacity motors for uninterrupted shredding
- Advanced safety features including emergency stop switches and safety bars
- Energy-efficient operation (compliant with IE3 motor standards)
- Durable construction designed for years of service in demanding environments
Each model is mounted on castors for mobility and compactly designed for easy placement.
Why Choose PBSA’s Heavy Duty Shredders?
- Certified Made in Germany quality
- Comprehensive machine warranty
- Lifetime guarantee on cutting shafts (under fair wear and tear)
- Local service and support team
- Energy-saving standby and reverse functions
- Intelligent LED control panels for operational status