Compact 6-Sheet Cross-Cut Document Shredder with 5 × 38 mm Cut, 14-Litre Bin, Auto Cut-Off and Overheat Protection

The Maxi DM060C Cross-Cut Paper Shredder is a compact document shredder designed for everyday paper disposal in homes, home offices, schools and small-business environments.

It shreds up to 6 sheets of 80 gsm paper per pass into approximately 5 × 38 mm cross-cut particles, providing more thorough document destruction than a basic strip-cut shredder.

A 14-litre waste bin, overheat protection and automatic cut-off make the DM060C a practical option for users who need straightforward document shredding without moving to a larger departmental or high-volume machine.

The DM060C can also handle staples and compatible cards, making it useful for routine administrative document-disposal tasks.

Professional Highlights

• Cross-cut document shredding
• Approximately 5 × 38 mm cut size
• Up to 6 sheets of 80 gsm paper per pass
• 14-litre waste-bin capacity
• Shreds paper
• Handles standard staples
• Suitable for compatible cards
• Automatic cut-off
• Overheat protection
• Compact footprint
• Black finish
• Suitable for light home and small-office document disposal

Cross-Cut Document Shredding

Unlike a strip-cut shredder that cuts paper into long strips, the DM060C uses a cross-cut mechanism.

Documents are reduced into particles measuring approximately:

5 × 38 mm

Cross-cut shredding makes reconstructed documents more difficult to read than ordinary strip-cut output and also reduces the volume of shredded paper inside the waste bin.

The DM060C is intended for routine document disposal rather than specialist high-security destruction.

6-Sheet Shredding Capacity

The rated paper capacity is:

Up to 6 sheets per pass using 80 gsm paper

Actual capacity can be affected by:

• Paper thickness
• Paper quality
• Moisture
• Folds
• Staples
• Feeding alignment
• Continuous operating time

For smoother operation, avoid forcing more paper into the feed opening than the shredder can comfortably process.

14-Litre Waste Bin

The 14-litre bin provides practical capacity for personal and light-office shredding without making the machine unnecessarily large.

It is suitable for users who shred documents periodically rather than continuously throughout the working day.

Emptying the bin before it becomes excessively full can help prevent shredded paper from building up around the cutting mechanism.

Paper Shredding

The DM060C can be used for everyday documents such as:

• Old invoices
• Draft documents
• Printed correspondence
• Internal paperwork
• Expired administrative records
• Personal documents
• Account printouts
• Customer paperwork
• Supplier paperwork
• General office paper

Businesses should always follow their own document-retention and disposal policies before destroying records.

Stapled Documents

The DM060C is specified to handle standard staples.

This can reduce the need to remove every ordinary staple before shredding routine paperwork.

However, heavily stapled bundles, large fasteners and unsuitable metal objects should not be fed into the shredder.

Card Shredding

The DM060C is also listed for shredding compatible cards.

Card material should be inserted according to the correct operating procedure and only where the exact card type is suitable for the machine.

Do not assume that every plastic, laminated, metal-containing or contactless card is suitable for shredding.

Auto Cut-Off

The shredder incorporates an automatic cut-off function.

This provides additional protection during applicable overload or operating conditions.

If the machine stops during use, do not repeatedly force material through the cutters. Remove the obstruction where safe to do so and allow the shredder to recover according to its operating instructions.

Overheat Protection

The DM060C includes overheat protection to help protect the motor during excessive operation.

This is particularly important because compact shredders are intended for intermittent rather than continuous high-volume use.

If the thermal protection activates:

1. Stop shredding.
2. Switch the machine off where appropriate.
3. Allow the motor to cool.
4. Remove any paper obstruction where safe.
5. Resume only after the machine has adequately cooled.

Designed for Light-Duty Shredding

The DM060C is best considered a personal or light-duty office shredder.

It is suitable where a relatively small number of documents need to be destroyed periodically.

For organizations shredding large quantities of paper every day, a higher-capacity shredder with a larger bin, longer continuous runtime and heavier-duty cutting mechanism should be considered.

Home Use

The compact design makes the DM060C suitable for home users who want to dispose of documents containing personal information.

Potential examples include:

• Old bills
• Statements
• Printed account information
• Delivery paperwork
• Expired correspondence
• Personal records no longer required

Always retain documents that must legally, financially or administratively be kept.

Home Office Use

For people working from home, the DM060C can provide a convenient way to dispose of unnecessary printed business documents.

Its 6-sheet capacity is suited to occasional shredding rather than bulk archive destruction.

Small Office Use

Small businesses can use the DM060C for routine administrative document disposal.

Potential environments include:

• Small offices
• Retail back offices
• Reception desks
• Administrative workstations
• Small trading businesses
• Professional offices

Where several employees share one shredder or substantial daily volumes are expected, a larger office shredder may provide a more appropriate duty cycle.

School & Educational Use

The DM060C can also be considered for light administrative document disposal in educational environments.

Potential uses include shredding unnecessary:

• Draft paperwork
• Administrative documents
• Printed forms
• Internal correspondence

Sensitive student or institutional records should always be handled according to the organization's document-retention and information-security policies.

Technical Specifications

Brand: Maxi
Model: DM060C
Product Type: Cross-Cut Paper Shredder
Colour: Black

Shredding System

• Cross-cut

Paper Capacity

• Up to 6 sheets per pass
• Based on 80 gsm paper

Approximate Cut Size

• 5 × 38 mm

Waste-Bin Capacity

• 14 litres

Suitable Materials

• Paper
• Standard staples
• Compatible cards

Material suitability should be checked before shredding anything other than ordinary paper.

Safety & Protection

• Automatic cut-off
• Overheat protection

Rated Power

Available DM060C specifications list:

• 2.2A / 1.1A

Electrical requirements should be checked on the rating label of the supplied unit before operation.

Approximate Dimensions

315 × 195 × 356 mm

Dimensions can vary slightly between published listings and measurement methods.

Approximate Weight

Approximately 4 kg, depending on packaging and measurement reference.

Purpose of Use

The Maxi DM060C is intended for routine destruction of unwanted paper documents in low-to-moderate personal and office workflows.

It can be considered where the main requirements are:

• Compact size
• Cross-cut shredding
• 6-sheet capacity
• Small-office use
• Home-office use
• Simple operation
• 14-litre collection bin

It is not intended to replace a heavy-duty departmental shredder.

Security Considerations

Cross-cut shredding provides more document fragmentation than conventional strip-cut shredding.

However, the DM060C should not automatically be selected for environments requiring a specific regulated document-destruction standard or formally mandated security classification.

Where an organization has a defined security requirement, confirm the required particle size and applicable security standard before choosing a shredder.

Things to Verify Before Ordering

Please confirm:

• Exact model: Maxi DM060C
• Required sheet capacity
• Required cut type
• Required cut size
• Expected daily shredding volume
• Required continuous operating time
• Required bin capacity
• Materials to be shredded
• Electrical requirements
• Required document-security level
• Quantity
• Current availability
• Applicable UAE warranty

Who Should Consider the Maxi DM060C?

The DM060C may be suitable for:

• Home users
• Home offices
• Small offices
• Small businesses
• Retail back offices
• Administrative desks
• Schools
• Personal document disposal
• Occasional confidential-paper shredding

Who May Need a Larger Shredder?

Consider a higher-capacity model if you regularly need:

• More than 6 sheets per pass
• Large-volume shredding
• Extended continuous operation
• A larger waste bin
• Department-wide shared use
• Higher document-security requirements
• Automatic paper feeding
• Heavy-duty media destruction

Buying a shredder according to realistic daily volume and security requirements can provide a better long-term result than selecting solely by sheet capacity.

How to Use

1. Place the shredder on a stable, level surface.
2. Ensure the shredder head and waste bin are correctly positioned.
3. Connect the unit to the appropriate power supply.
4. Switch the shredder to its normal automatic operating mode.
5. Insert no more than the recommended number of sheets.
6. Feed paper straight into the opening.
7. Allow each batch to clear before inserting additional material.
8. Use reverse operation where applicable if paper becomes difficult to feed.
9. Stop operation if the overheat protection activates.
10. Empty the waste bin before shredded material reaches the cutting mechanism.

Never place fingers, loose clothing, hair, jewellery or unsuitable objects near the paper-feed opening.

Keep the shredder away from children unless appropriately supervised.

Why NEOTECH® UAE?

NEOTECH® focuses on helping UAE customers identify the correct product before ordering.

• Clear product and specification information
• Exact model verification
• Practical guidance based on intended shredding volume
• Help comparing personal and higher-capacity office shredders
• Transparent availability and lead-time communication
• UAE-focused quotation and delivery support
• No pressure to purchase when the product is not suitable

Learn First. Decide Second.

Request a Quote or Order in the UAE

Looking for the Maxi DM060C 6-sheet cross-cut paper shredder for your home, office, school or small business?

NEOTECH® can assist with current availability and quotation across the UAE.

Before ordering, please consider:

• Quantity required
• Approximate daily shredding volume
• Required security level
• Materials to be shredded
• Whether 6-sheet capacity is sufficient

For price, availability or a formal quotation:
Email: support@neotech.ae

If your organization regularly shreds larger quantities of documents, contact us before ordering so that a higher-capacity shredder can be considered.

Delivery - UAE

Delivery is available within the United Arab Emirates.

Order Cut-Off: 14:00 GST
Handling: 1–2 business days where applicable
Standard Transit: Approximately 3–5 business days after handling
Typical Total Delivery: Approximately 4–7 business days for confirmed available products

For non-stock or special-order items, delivery may extend to approximately 10–15 working days or up to 25 working days after payment/order confirmation, depending on supplier availability.

Current availability and lead time should be confirmed before ordering.

FAQ - Maxi DM060C

Q: What is the Maxi DM060C?
A: The DM060C is a compact cross-cut paper shredder designed primarily for personal, home-office and light small-office document disposal.

Q: How many sheets can the Maxi DM060C shred at once?
A: Its rated capacity is up to 6 sheets of 80 gsm paper per pass.

Q: What size does it cut the paper into?
A: The specified cross-cut particle size is approximately 5 × 38 mm.

Q: Is the DM060C a cross-cut or strip-cut shredder?
A: It is a cross-cut shredder.

Q: How large is the waste bin?
A: The bin capacity is approximately 14 litres.

Q: Can the Maxi DM060C shred staples?
A: Yes. It is specified to handle ordinary staples. Large metal fasteners or unsuitable objects should not be inserted.

Q: Can it shred cards?
A: Compatible cards are listed among its supported materials. Confirm suitability before inserting unusual, metal-containing or specialized cards.

Q: Does it have overheat protection?
A: Yes. Overheat protection is included to protect the machine during excessive operation.

Q: Does it have automatic cut-off?
A: Yes. The DM060C incorporates an automatic cut-off function.

Q: Is it suitable for a home office?
A: Yes. Its compact size and 6-sheet capacity make it particularly relevant for occasional home and home-office document shredding.

Q: Is it suitable for an office?
A: It can be suitable for a small office with light shredding requirements. A larger machine should be considered for shared departmental or high-volume use.

Q: Can I shred large stacks of documents continuously?
A: The DM060C is a compact light-duty machine rather than a continuous high-volume shredder. Large archives should be processed in controlled batches or with a higher-capacity machine.

Q: Is the DM060C suitable for highly confidential documents?
A: It provides cross-cut document destruction, but organizations requiring a particular security classification should verify the required particle size and security standard before purchasing.

Q: What are the approximate dimensions?
A: Approximately 315 × 195 × 356 mm.

Q: How much does it weigh?
A: Published product information places the unit at approximately 4 kg, although measurements can vary slightly.

Q: What should I check before buying it?
A: Confirm that 6-sheet capacity, 14-litre bin size, 5 × 38 mm cross-cut output and light-duty operation meet your actual shredding volume and security requirements.

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Contact - NEOTECH® UAE

For current availability, product selection assistance or quotation:

Email: support@neotech.ae
Address: Store 13, Computer Building, Al Fahidi, Bur Dubai, Dubai 44245, UAE

Disclaimer - NEOTECH® UAE

Maxi, DM060C and related product names are trademarks or product identifiers of their respective owners.

The Maxi DM060C is intended for light personal and office document shredding. Suitability depends on the required paper volume, operating frequency, material type and document-security requirement.

Sheet capacity is based on specified paper conditions and can vary with paper thickness, quality, moisture, folds and other factors. Do not exceed the machine's practical capacity or use it for continuous high-volume shredding.

Cross-cut particle size should not be interpreted as compliance with a particular security classification unless the exact applicable standard has been independently confirmed.

Published dimensions, weight, package contents, warranty, availability and other details can vary between supply channels or product revisions. Customers should verify any specification that is critical to their application before ordering.

Last Updated: 27 September 2026 (GST, UTC+4)