Rexel Personal and Small Office

 

A personal or small office shredder is a compact, light to moderate-use document destruction machine designed for individuals or teams of 1 to 5 users shredding low to moderate volumes of confidential documents daily. DigiShred stocks the Rexel personal and small office range across three series – Secure, Momentum, and ProMax QS – covering DIN P-2 strip cut through to DIN P-4 cross cut, with bin sizes from 10 litres to 38 litres and sheet capacities from 6 to 18 sheets per pass. All models in this range shred paper, staples, and paper clips; ProMax QS models also shred credit cards.

Key facts:

1. Sheet capacity: 6 to 18 sheets at 80g/m2, depending on model
2. Bin volume: 10 litres (Secure X6) to 38 litres (ProMax QS RSS1838 and RSX1538)
3. Security levels: DIN P-2 strip cut, DIN P-3 cross cut, and DIN P-4 cross cut across the range
4. Series: Secure (personal/home use), Momentum (home/small office), ProMax QS (small to medium office)
5. All models shred staples and paper clips; ProMax QS models shred credit cards

 

 

DigiShred has supplied shredders to South African businesses for over a decade, serving legal firms, financial institutions, medical practices, government departments, and private sector offices of all sizes. The range includes Rexel, Kobra, Ideal, Fellowes Beswick, New United, JBF, and HP, each model chosen for reliable performance in real South African office environments.

Every client gets matched to the right machine based on their team size, daily volume, and the security level their documents require.

 

Model	Series	Sheet Capacity (80g/m2)	Security Level	Shred Size	Bin Volume	Best For
Rexel Secure X6	Secure	6	DIN P-4 cross cut	4x40mm	10 L	1 user, personal desk, light use
Rexel Secure X8	Secure	8	DIN P-4 cross cut	4x40mm	14 L	1 to 2 users, home office, light to moderate use
Rexel Momentum X308	Momentum	8	DIN P-3 cross cut	5x42mm	15 L	1 to 2 users, home or small office
Rexel Momentum X312	Momentum	12	DIN P-3 cross cut	5x42mm	23 L	2 to 3 users, home or small office, larger bin
Rexel ProMax QS REX823	ProMax QS	8	DIN P-4 cross cut	4x40mm	23 L	2 to 3 users, P-4 security, includes credit cards
Rexel ProMax QS RES1123	ProMax QS	12	DIN P-2 strip cut	6mm strip	23 L	2 to 3 users, high-volume strip cut, lower security
Rexel ProMax QS RSS1535	ProMax QS	15	DIN P-2 strip cut	6mm strip	35 L	3 to 5 users, high-volume strip cut
Rexel ProMax QS RSS1838	ProMax QS	18	DIN P-2 strip cut	6mm strip	38 L	3 to 5 users, highest volume in range, strip cut
Rexel ProMax QS RSX1035	ProMax QS	10	DIN P-4 cross cut	4x40mm	35 L	3 to 5 users, P-4 with large bin
Rexel ProMax QS RSX1538	ProMax QS	15	DIN P-4 cross cut	4x40mm	38 L	3 to 5 users, highest capacity P-4 in range

 

Who Uses Rexel Personal and Small Office Shredders?

Rexel personal and small office shredders are designed for individuals and teams of 1 to 5 users who shred low to moderate volumes of confidential documents at a personal desk, home office, or small shared workspace. These machines prioritise compact size, quiet operation, and ease of use over the continuous duty capacity of larger commercial machines.

They cover a wide security range – from DIN P-2 strip cut for general document disposal to DIN P-4 cross cut for confidential personal information that must meet POPIA requirements.

 

Users who typically choose this range:

1. Home office workers and sole proprietors disposing of client invoices, personal banking documents, and business correspondence
2. Small business owners managing confidential records without a dedicated administration team
3. Individual desk users in shared offices who shred their own documents privately at their workstation
4. Reception and administration staff in practices with low daily shredding volumes, such as small medical or legal offices
5. Students and individuals disposing of personal identification documents, financial statements, and private correspondence

 

What Is the Difference Between Rexel Secure, Momentum, and ProMax QS?

The three series in this range target different usage intensities and security requirements, and the right choice depends on how often you shred, how many sheets you feed at once, and what security level your documents need. Each series has a distinct profile in terms of bin size, run time, and the type of media it handles.

Series overview:

 

Rexel Secure (X6, X8)

1. Designed for personal and home use – 1 to 2 users shredding occasionally
2. Sheet capacity: 6 to 8 sheets per pass
3. Security level: DIN P-4 cross cut, 4x40mm – suitable for confidential personal documents under POPIA
4. Bin: 10 litres (X6) and 14 litres (X8)
5. Run time: 3 minutes continuous from cold
6. Shreds staples and paper clips; not designed for credit cards

 

Rexel Momentum (X308, X312)

1. Designed for home and small office use – 1 to 3 users shredding regularly
2. Sheet capacity: 8 to 12 sheets per pass
3. Security level: DIN P-3 cross cut, 5x42mm – suitable for general confidential documents
4. Bin: 15 litres (X308) and 23 litres (X312)
5. Run time: 3 minutes (X308), 6 minutes (X312) continuous from cold
6. Shreds staples and paper clips; anti-jam technology with automatic reverse

 

Rexel ProMax QS (REX823, RES1123, RSS1535, RSS1838, RSX1035, RSX1538)

1. Designed for small to medium office use – 2 to 5 users shredding daily
2. Sheet capacity: 8 to 18 sheets per pass
3. Security level: DIN P-2 strip cut (RSS and RES models) or DIN P-4 cross cut (REX and RSX models)
4. Bin: 23 litres to 38 litres depending on model
5. Run time: 15 to 30 minutes continuous from cold – significantly longer than Secure or Momentum
6. Shreds staples, paper clips, and credit cards across all ProMax QS models

 

When Should You Step Up from Rexel Personal and Small Office?

Rexel personal and small office shredders suit teams of 1 to 5 users with low to moderate daily shredding volumes and run times of 3 to 30 minutes per session depending on the model. If your usage grows beyond this range in volume, team size, or run-time requirements, stepping up to the Rexel Executive or Large Office range will serve you better.

 

Stay in Rexel Personal and Small Office if:

1. Your team has 1 to 5 users shredding low to moderate daily volumes
2. Sessions run under 30 minutes per day in total
3. A compact, under-desk or personal-desk form factor fits your workspace
4. DIN P-2 to P-4 security covers your document types

 

Step up to Rexel Executive Small Office if:

1. Your team has 3 to 8 users and sessions frequently exceed 30 minutes
2. You need a machine designed for moderate to frequent use with longer run times
3. A larger bin is needed to reduce emptying frequency across a shared workspace

 

Step up to Rexel Large Office if:

1. Your team has 5 or more users shredding high volumes daily
2. You need a continuous duty motor without cool-down restrictions
3. You require a larger bin and higher sheet capacity for sustained departmental use

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Rexel personal and small office shredder?

A Rexel personal and small office shredder is a compact document destruction machine designed for 1 to 5 users shredding low to moderate daily volumes at a personal desk, home office, or small shared workspace, available in DIN P-2 strip cut, DIN P-3 cross cut, and DIN P-4 cross cut security levels. DigiShred stocks the full range across three Rexel series: Secure, Momentum, and ProMax QS.

 

Do Rexel personal and small office shredders meet POPIA requirements for document disposal?

DIN P-4 cross cut models – the Secure X6, Secure X8, ProMax QS REX823, RSX1035, and RSX1538 – meet the POPIA standard for secure disposal of most confidential personal information by producing 4x40mm particles that are difficult to reconstruct. DIN P-2 and P-3 models suit general internal documents where lower confidentiality is required, but are not recommended for sensitive personal information under POPIA.

 

What is the difference between the Rexel ProMax QS strip cut and cross cut models?

Strip cut models (RSS and RES series) shred paper into 6mm strips at DIN P-2 and handle higher sheet capacities per pass, making them faster but less secure; cross cut models (REX and RSX series) shred into 4x40mm particles at DIN P-4, producing smaller pieces that are significantly harder to reconstruct and suitable for confidential personal information under POPIA.

 

How do I choose the right Rexel personal shredder for my home office?

If you shred occasionally and need a compact machine for a personal desk, the Secure X6 or X8 at DIN P-4 is the right fit; if you shred more regularly or share the machine with one or two other users, step up to the Momentum X312 or the ProMax QS RSX1035 for a larger bin and longer run time without moving into the commercial office range.

 

Can I rent a Rexel shredder instead of buying?

Yes. DigiShred offers flexible shredder rental options. Call 087 654 8008 or email [email protected] to discuss what suits your business.