FAQ
Q) Why do I need to use a shredder?
A) The identity theft is on the rise in the United States and most of the developed countries, which is why destroying documents that contain sensitive personal and financial information is extremely important. Various organizations are required by law to destroy documents, which contain personal and financial information about patients, customers, or employees.
Q) What are strip-cut shredders?
A) Strip-cut shredders cut the paper in long strips, which are usually anywhere between 1/8 and ¼ of an inch wide; the strips are usually the same length as the original documents.
Q) What are cross-cut shredders?
A) Cross-cut shredders cut the paper length and width-wise and are more secure than the strip-cut shredders. However, they are usually more expensive and not as easy to maintain as the strip-cut shredders.
Q) Will paper clips and staples damage my shredder?
A) Some paper shredders will easily shred paper clips and staples, but other models can be damaged by them. Refer to your shredder manual for more information.
Q) Can I shred anything beside paper?
A) Most home-use shredders shred paper only, but multimedia shredders can shred CDs, DVDs, and credit cards. Some models can also process whole books, computer hard drives, cassette tapes, and other larger items.
Q) What does sheet capacity mean?
A) Sheet capacity is the number of sheets, which the shredder can shred in one go.
Q) What different types of shredders are available?
A) The shredders are usually divided into four categories: for personal use, for small to medium offices, departmental, and industrial shredders.
Q) What is a security level?
A) There are different security level standards available in the different countries, but most commonly the shredders are categorized from Level 1 (the least secure) to Level 6 (the most secure), based on the size of the shredded strips and particles.
Q) How do I oil my shredder?
A) Refer to your shredder manual in order to learn how to properly maintain it! When oiling a shredder, only the prescribed type of oil should be used.
Q) What is the best paper shredder?
A) This depends on what the shredder is needed for; the main criteria for choosing a paper shredder should be its capacity and its security level. Of course, the items that the shredder can handle, its price, its safety features, and its size should also be taken into consideration.