A cross cut paper shredder is more than a fun device for making confetti for office parties. While all those tiny scraps of paper fluttering through the air can add to the festivity of a special occasion, they serve an important purpose as well.
That purpose is to protect the confidential documents or sensitive papers of a business or an individual.
Regular paper shredders cut documents into strips that would be difficult to reassemble. But the task wouldn’t be impossible. Any unscrupulous person who wants badly enough to reconstruct a strip-shredded document can, with a lot of patience, probably accomplish the task.
However a cross-cut paper shredder accomplishes the goal of complete obliteration of the documents without any extra effort on the part of the operator.
Using dual drums, the cross-cut shredder chops paper into rectangular or diamond shapes in one swift move and then drops those tiny bits in a gentle snowfall into the shredder’s basin. The act of emptying the bin further scrambles the pieces, making it impossible to reassemble them.
A few features of newer shredders include paper jam prevention, ease of use, and noise reduction. These features are sure to be appreciated by the shredder user. Today’s shredders are also safer than their predecessors. Many have sensors that shut down the device when the operator’s hands get too close to the paper entry. They also can be locked to prevent children from turning on the shredder. Narrower paper entry areas also make it difficult for unsuspecting fingers to be pulled into the shredder.
Of course, cross-cut paper shredder operators should continue to follow safety guidelines for their specific units. These include not wearing loose clothing while operating a shredder and keeping hair and jewelry away from the paper entry or blades. The same advice holds true for any type of office machinery.
Today’s cross-cut paper shredders are also more energy efficient and economically priced than earlier model shredders. Longer-lasting, they would make a sensible addition to the modern office—whether in a downtown high-rise or a spare bedroom serving as a home office. It’s all about security, after all.
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