MÜHLEN Eko 502DC
Portable Mini Paper Shredder
Super Quiet Model
The quietest model in its class, the MÜHLEN Eko 502DC paper shredder is specially built for offices and homes. Capable of running non-stop for 10 minutes, this model leads its class in both noise level and speed. With a noise level below 53 decibels, the MÜHLEN Eko-502DC delivers a unique experience thanks to its upgraded cutting blades and motor.
High Shredding Speed
Offering performance well beyond its size, this model shreds paper at a speed of 2.22 meters per minute and can shred up to 5 sheets at once. Capable of shredding more than 40 documents per minute, its powerful blade system is unaffected by foreign objects such as staples left on the paper.
Cross-Cut/
Despite its compact size, the MÜHLEN Eko 502DC features a powerful motor and blade system that shreds up to 5 sheets of paper at once into 4×35 mm confetti-sized particles. In case of a paper jam, it stops shredding to protect the motor. The user can then press the "REW" button to retrieve the jammed documents.
User Warning Lights
When the waste bin is full or the motor overheats from extended use, the machine alerts the user via its LED light system. This allows the MÜHLEN Eko 502DC to automatically stop and put the system on standby, protecting the motor and its components for long-lasting use.
8.5-Liter Pull-Out Waste Bin
The MÜHLEN Eko 502DC has a removable, pull-out 8.5-liter waste bin with a transparent window so the user can easily check the fill level. It also has sensors that detect whether the waste bin drawer is in place; the moment the bin is removed, the machine instantly stops shredding.
Slide Switch
Thanks to the user-friendly slide switch, the machine can be turned on and off, set to automatic document shredding, or operated manually with forward and reverse winding to retrieve and cancel a document before it is shredded.
Non-Stop 10-Minute Continuous Operation
Thanks to its powerful motor, this compact model can run continuously for 10 minutes, shredding up to 350 documents non-stop during that time. It can operate for up to 4 hours total per day. Considering that small shredders typically have a continuous run limit of only 1-2 minutes on average, this model's DC motor gives it far greater power than average models.
Technical Specifications
- Cutting type: confetti/cross-cut
- Shred size: 4x35mm (DIN P4)
- Individual solution for homes and offices
- Super quiet operating noise: <53dB
- Paper feed speed: 220 mm per minute
- Shredding speed: 80 sheets per minute
- Continuous operation time: 10 minutes
- User-friendly LED warning light system
- Automatic start and stop system
- Automatic standby mode against overheating
- Automatic stop when the waste bin is opened
- Automatic stop when shredding is finished
- Total daily operating time: 4-5 hours
- Single-pass shredding capacity: 5 sheets
- Pull-out waste bin with transparent window
- 8.5-liter waste bin capacity
- Machine feed opening: 220 mm
- Automatic anti-jam stop and reverse feature
- Not affected by foreign objects such as staples
- Automatic stop and component protection under overload
- Motor and component protection system
- Automatic or manual shredding start
- 24-month warranty
Advantages
- Super quiet operating noise: <53dB
- 80 sheets per minute shredding speed
- Confetti/cross-cut shredding at 4x35mm
- Total daily operating time: 4-5 hours
- Pull-out waste bin with transparent window
- Continuous operation time: 10 minutes
Physical Properties
- Gross dimensions: 370(D)x200(W)x350(H) mm
- Net dimensions: 320(D)x170(W)x327(H) mm
- Gross weight: 5.10 kg
- Net weight: 4.60 kg
MÜHLEN Eko 502DC — Quiet Cross-Cut Paper Shredder for Home and Office
Who Is It For?
The MÜHLEN Eko 502DC is a compact cross-cut paper shredder made as an individual solution for homes and offices. It fits beside a desk and suits freelancers, small offices and home workers who want to dispose of invoices, bank statements, contracts and other personal papers. With net dimensions of 320 x 170 x 327 mm and a net weight of 4.60 kg, it is easy to place and move, and its operating noise below 53 dB makes it comfortable in quiet or shared rooms.
Key Features and What They Do
- 4x35 mm confetti cut (DIN P4): Paper is turned into small confetti pieces instead of strips, which makes shredded documents much harder to piece together.
- DC motor with 10 minutes non-stop: It shreds up to 350 documents in one continuous session and can work 4-5 hours in total per day.
- 5 sheets per pass: Small stacks go through in one feed, and staples left on the paper do not affect the blades.
- Jam protection with REW button: If paper jams, shredding stops to protect the motor; pressing REW brings the document back out.
- 8.5 litre see-through bin with sensor: The window shows the fill level, and shredding stops immediately when the drawer is pulled out.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the slide switch work?
The slide switch turns the machine on and off, selects automatic shredding or lets you wind forward and reverse manually to cancel a document before it is cut.
What happens when the bin is full or the motor gets hot?
LED lights warn you, the machine stops automatically and goes into standby, which protects the motor and its components.
Can I shred documents that still have staples?
Yes. Foreign objects such as staples do not affect the cutting system, so there is no need to remove them first.
What is the warranty period?
The Eko 502DC comes with a 24-month warranty.
Usage and Care Tips
Feed no more than 5 sheets through the 220 mm opening and avoid forcing extra pages; under overload the machine stops itself to protect the motor. Keep continuous runs within 10 minutes and let it cool if the LED reports heating. Check the bin through its window, empty it on time and push the drawer fully back, since the sensor will not allow shredding while it is out. Use the REW button rather than pulling jammed paper by hand.
