Seems like an odd question to ask, but it is relevant! Paper shredders are a necessity to protect sensitive information. It’s safe, it’s smart and in some cases it’s the law. Shredding confidential information can protect you and your business from security breaches, identity theft, and in some cases, it can help you comply with privacy legislation. Here is everything you would ever need to know when shopping for a good paper shredder.
There are different levels of shredding to consider. The higher the security, the higher the investment (but it is worthwhile).
High Security offers the most secure cut and is virtually impossible to reassemble. Should be used for highly sensitive or top secret documents including financial, medical, personnel and proprietary information. Ideal for high productivity areas such as military and governmental agencies where classified and restricted information is handled.
Micro-Cut offers strong security for sensitive documents and confidential information such as, but not limited to, legal and bank documents, medical or personnel records
or proprietary research. Great for financial institutions, human resources and marketing departments within corporations and hospitals.
Cross-Cut offers security for confidential documents such as credit and college applications, banking and insurance papers and interoffice documents. Ideal for use in areas of moderate productivity such as credit and insurance agencies, colleges and universities and small businesses.
Strip-Cut Economical security for internal small office or home information. Good for personal use and low or nonsensitive information.
Look for these additional smart features:
Jam Prevention Features There are two basic types of jam prevention features which reduce wear on the shredder motor and extend the life of the machine:
“Jam-free” Uses built-in technology to sense and power through tough jobs so that paper jams are eliminated.
“Auto-reverse” Immediately reverses the paper feed when a jam occurs, thus preventing a worse jam.
Specialty Shredding Destroys CDs, credit cards, staples and paper clips.
Greener Choices Energy-saving features reduce energy consumption and costs.
Self-Oiling Feature Reservoir holds shredder oil and automatically releases it at periodic intervals to enhance the performance of the cutters and prolong the life of the shredder.
Sheet Capacity The number of sheets that can be shred at once.
High Throughput Throughput is the maximum number of sheets that can be shred in one minute. (Sheet capacity × single sheet speed = throughput.) The higher the throughput capacity the faster your shredding will get done!
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