Selecting the right Office Shredder

A good shredder is essential for any office, it complys with GDPR and ensures all confidential information/data is destroyed. It can be hard to choose the right shredder for your office with such a variety of models to choose from on the market.

So, to make the task a little bit easier , and you get your choice right first time, have a look at our simple guide on Office Shredders.

Types of Cut

The type of cut you choose really depends on the sensitivity/confidentiality of the documents you wish to destroy. The type of cut will define the shape and size of the paper particles after shredding.

Strip Cut

It cuts the paper into long vertical strips, security level is low, so is recommended for non-confidential documents.

Cross Cut

Cuts the paper from both corners, diagonally, into small particles. Security level is higher and recommended for personal and business documents such as bank statements/credit card statements.

Crypto or Micro Cut

This cut offers the maximum security level, cutting the paper into small diamond shaped fragments and is recommended for highly sensitive documents