An Overview Of Cross Cut Paper Shredders

2007-03-08 10:33:40

( Business )



A cross cut paper shredder is commonly used to prevent corporate espionage and identify/information theft. These shredders are used in banks to get rid of highly sensitive bank account information of clients. In the medical industry, doctors and dentists also use a cross cut paper shredder to get dispose of patients’ confidential medical information. A cross cut paper shredder is used to get rid of bank or credit card statements found at home in a secure manner.

A cross cut paper shredder is comprised of cutting blades that cross each other, a motor and an enclosed compartment (in some shredders). When paper is fed into the shredder, the sharp cutting blades make quick cuts to any document it comes into contact with. The shredded pieces fall into a built in, sealed compartment. With cheaper shredders, there is no compartment provided, so you need to provide your own container/waste basket to catch the shredded pieces.

When purchasing a cross cut paper shredder, it is important to keep several factors in mind:

A cross cut shredder with the capability of shredding large amounts of paper if your office shreds documents frequently.

If you tend to shred a lot of CDs or credit cards, you should pick a shredder that can accommodate this need.

Paper shredders require a specific rest time when the machine is utilized. This is to prevent the shredder motor from overheating. This type of information becomes a key deciding factor when large amounts of paper need to be shredded.

The cross cut paper shredder is not the only type of shredder available in the market. Strip cut paper shredders can also be obtained to shred pieces of papers into vertical strips.

A cross cut paper shredder tends to cost more due to the method it utilizes to shred documentation.


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