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Paper Shredder Types
Strip-cut Shredders
Strip-cut shredders shred paper in thin strips. These strips can vary in size from 1/2 inch wide to 1/16 wide.
Strip-cut shredders require less cutting than cross-cut shredders because less cutting is required, strip-cut shredders are able to shred more documents at a time than cross-cut shredders.
Cross-cut Shredders
Cross-cut shredders create crisscross cuts of paper. They can vary in size from 3/8-inch x 3-1/8 inch to 1/32 inch x 1/2-inch.
Cross-cut shredders are not able to shred documents as quickly as strip-cut shredders due to the extra cutting involved. Although they can’t shred documents as quickly, cross-cut shredders are able to provide more security to shredded documents than a strip-cut shredder-by-product has less volume, thus requires less emptying and trips to the dumpster.
Desk-side Shredders
Desk-side shredders are small, entry-level shredders that are usually used in the home or in a small business. Desk-side shredders are light and portable and are usually used at the side of a desk for occasional use. Desk-side shredders, according to model, shred up to three to eight sheets of paper at a time.
General Office Shredders
General office shredders are a medium-size shredder used in most office environments. General office shredders have a higher shred capacity than the smaller desk-side shredders. General office shredders, depending on the model, shred up to five to 30 sheets of paper.
Departmental / Heavy Duty Shredders
Departmental / heavy duty shredders are a higher-end shredder that are used for continuous office use. These shredders are very popular in offices, banks and government buildings. Departmental / heavy duty shredders, depending on the mode, can shred up to five to 60 sheets of paper at a time.
Industrial Shredders
Industrial shredders are designed for high-volume shredding. High volume, industrial shredders can be used for a large company or for outsourced shredding companies. Industrial shredders are made for continuous, daily use. Some industrial shredders will compact and turn shredded paper into bail of paper, much like a bail of hay. Industrial shredders, depending on the model, can shred up to 11 to 450 sheets of paper at a time.
Cardboard Shredders
Cardboard shredders convert empty boxes, which previously cost money to dispose of into “free” large-volume filler material suitable for packing even fragile goods for transport. Warehouses, packaging companies and businesses with shipping needs can use cardboard shredders.
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