Strip-cut vs. Cross-cut

Paper shredders are broadly categorized by the type of shreds they produce; Strip-cut or Cross- cut models. Strip-cut shredders produce long strips of a preset width,1/8" and 1/4" being the most common. Cross-cut shredders have specially milled cutting cylinders to achieve a dual cutting action that produces particles of uniform length and width. The Cross-cut category is further broken down into High Security and Commercial security levels. A High Security shredder produces tiny particles that meet strict Department of Defense (DoD) requirements for the terminal destruction of top secret documents.

There are distinct advantages to each type of shredder. A thorough understanding will help you in determining the most appropriate shredder for the application.You can find more details on how to choose a shredder here.

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