About high security paper shredders

Crosscut paper shredders are considered high security paper shredders, because they make both vertical and horizontal cuts.

Because of the threat of highly sensitive information falling into the wrong hands, it is extremely important ensure that all unwanted documents, which contain sensitive information, be completely destroyed. High security paper shredders ensure that even most professional thieves cannot obtain information from discarded paperwork.

Crosscut paper shredders are considered high security paper shredders, because they make both vertical and horizontal cuts. This provides the more security than a strip shredder where the paper is simply cut into horizontal strips.

A crosscut paper shredder will cut the paper into varying sizes depending on the model. Usually the larger or industrial cross cut paper shredders make approximately 2-1/4" by 3/16" cuts, while smaller personal models cut the paper even smaller. By cutting the paper twice it is virtual impossible to obtain information from the document.

About High Security Paper Shredders