Why choose a crosscut paper shredder

Crosscut paper shredders make a vertical and horizontal cut to the paper causing small squares of paper in various sizes.

I was told once by a supervisor that it didn't matter if we purchased a crosscut or a strip cut paper shredder since they were both the same. The sad fact is that it is very possible to reassemble shredded documents. When the paper is fed into the shredder, and the shreds are not mixed, the paper strips stay in proximity to one another. In addition, if the documents are fed into the shredder with the lines of text parallel and not perpendicular to the shredder blades, then long legible stripes of the document remain.

The best paper shredder for security is a crosscut paper shredder. Crosscut paper shredders are available in three sizes: home/ office, corporate and industrial crosscut paper shredders. The reason they are considered the most secure is that they make an additional vertical, creating little squares of paper, in varying sizes according the shredder model.

Another benefit with a crosscut paper shredder is the shredded waste is smaller and therefore can be compacted and carried away easier, making for less frequent emptying of the bin.

Why Choose a Crosscut Paper Shredder