Aurora AU870MA 8-Sheet Micro-Cut Shredder
- 8 sheets per pass, credit cards too
- Micro-cut 5/32 x 15/32 inch particles, P-4 security
- 5 minutes continuous run time
- 3.9 gallon wastebasket
- 8.7 inch throat width
- Thermal protection with auto shut-off and overheat LED
Updated 25 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A compact micro-cut shredder for a home office clearing out bank statements and old cards. The short run time and small basket suit small batches, not a full filing cabinet purge.
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ASIN: B01MYF6M0JModel: AU870MACategory: Office Shredders
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Overview
Not a strip-cut desk shredder, the Aurora micro-cut model turns paper and credit cards into small particles at a high security level. Pages drop through an auto start feed into a wastebasket below, and a reverse switch backs out jams.
Micro-cut particles give real protection for financial papers in a unit sized for a home office. Run time is short before the motor needs to cool, so large cleanouts happen in rounds.
Who it's for
Households and solo offices that shred a few pages at a time get a high security cut. Offices with daily volume or big archive purges will run into the cooling pauses.
Pros and cons
- Micro-cut particles at P-4 security
- Shreds credit cards
- Auto start feed
- Manual reverse clears jams
- Short continuous run before cooldown
- Small wastebasket for batch work
- Staple and CD shredding not listed
Performance notes
Micro-cut blades cross cut each sheet, which creates fine particles but works the motor harder than a single strip cut. Thermal protection stops the motor when it overheats, so batch size and pauses decide how fast a pile disappears. The reverse switch backs out a jam when a feed is too thick.
Specifications
| Brand | Aurora |
|---|---|
| Model | AU870MA |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.13 x 11.81 x 17.44 inches |
| Particle size | 5/32 x 15/32 inch |
| Throat width | 8.7 inches |
| Item weight | 11.7 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Standard Sheet Capacity | 8 sheets |
| Capacity | 3.9 gallons |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Corded electric |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure Material | Plastic |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | 1-year limited warranty |
| Other details | |
| Cut Type | Micro cut |
| Operation Mode | Auto start, manual reverse |
| Security level | P-4 |
| Shreds | Paper, credit cards |
| Continuous run time | 5 minutes |
Frequently asked questions
What comes with the Aurora AU870MA shredder?
The listing shows the shredder with its 3.9 gallon wastebasket. No oil, bags or other accessories are listed.
How long can the Aurora AU870MA run?
Up to 5 minutes continuous. Thermal protection then shuts it off and the overheat LED lights until it cools.
How secure is the Aurora micro-cut shredder?
It cuts into 5/32 x 15/32 inch pieces and is rated security level P-4.
What does the reverse switch on the Aurora shredder do?
Manual reverse backs paper out to clear jams.