Office Shredders

Top Features to Look for in Office Shredders  

Check the “security cut” of the shredding (like it it’s a “micro-cut” - the most secure). Also, what is its bin capacity, so you’re not constantly emptying it.  Is there protection against jamming from things like staples?  And how simple it is to operate? 

Easy to use :

You want shredding that’s quiet and a machine that uses auto feed to shred paper. You’ll want one that won’t jam, and that can process staples and paper clips. This will make shredding easy to incorporate into the day.

Automatic start and stop :

Document shredders should have an automatic start and stop mechanism for seamless use. Not only does it save energy, this feature makes it effortless to shred paper as you go, such as immediately after reviewing a sensitive document.

Continuous Duty Shredding :

For large volumes of shredding, a machine designed for continuous-duty shredding allows for long run times without the need for the motor to stop and cool down. These commercial shredders can handle paper, plus plastic items like credit cards and CDs.

Steel Cutting Knives :

Shredders for sale should feature blades that make quick work of paper and more. You want a machine that can also process those things that inevitably wind up in the system: paper clips, staples, and the like. If you’re also shredding plastics, the right cutters make a difference.

CD/DVD Dedicated Cutting Unit :

This is a specialized slot with its own extra-sharp steel blades to process the hard plastic items like media without damaging the part that shreds paper. It also funnels the waste into a separate part of the machine for proper disposal.

Types of Office Shredders   

Paper shredders can fit next to a desk. A larger one can be in a central location for multiple people to use throughout the day.

Strip-Cut Shredders : 

A small shredder often uses the strip-cut method. This is a single blade that cuts the paper into long, thin strips. It has the fastest speed, and can handle a high amount of documents. However, it has the lowest security level.

Cross-Cut Shredders : 

Cross-cut paper shredders cut the document diagonally, both width and length-wise. The end result looks a bit like confetti, creating a medium-level of security for things like business documents and bank statements. They process more documents faster than a strip-cut shredder can do.

Micro-Cut Shredders :

Micro-cut document shredders offer the highest level of security, reducing paper to tiny bits that are impossible to put back together and read. This makes them perfect for things like government files and financial or legal documents.  The small pieces also take longer to fill up the bin capacity.

How to Choose the Right Shredder for Your Office

• Begin with the volume of stuff you’ll be shredding each day, and factor in bin capacity.
• Consider the security needs of your materials. Micro-cut document shredders are best for high-level, sensitive documents versus basic strip shredders.
• Will you be shredding things like CDs or credit cards? That requires an additional level of power.
• Do you need a shredder that starts and shuts off automatically? Or one that can run continuously for high volumes of material?
• Choose a shredder that’s quiet, has safety features to protect fingers and hands, and will fit into the assigned footprint.

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