STRIP AND CROSS CUT SHREDDER

The strip and crosscut shredder types are used for different purposes.

The need of privacy and the kind of organization determines the kind required.

Privacy and confidentiality of documents is the major purpose why people like to use paper shredders. This machine is designed to fit every need. They come in different brands, shapes and sizes.

The two major types are strip and crosscut shredder:

Cross-cut shredders have specially milled cutting cylinders to attain a double cutting act that creates particles of identical length and width. The Cross-cut group is more broken down into High security and Commercial security levels. A High security shredder produces tiny particles that meet strict Department of Defense requirements for the terminal demolition of undisclosed information containing papers.

Both kinds of shredders have their own advantages. A thorough knowledge will help to determine the most appropriate shredder for the kind of application you have.

A cross-cut shred size is has two measurements specified, representing the width and length of the particles. Commercially used cross-cut shredders will differ in the particle size with each manufacturer. High security cross-cuts, however, are made to meet a strict Department of Defense standard of 1mm x 5mm.

Strip-cut shredders produce long strips of a specific width, 1/8 and 1/4 inch. The 1/4 inch strip-cut shredder is the most sold shredder for several reasons. Firstly it is very economical Also, the limited amount of cutting being done results in a greater cutting ability.