Shredders are devices used to destruct documents such as receipts, bank statements, and other sensitive records.
1. What else can a shredder destroy other than receipts and papers?
Shredders also destroy cardboard boxes, carbon ribbon cassettes, file folders, plastic bottles, floppy disks, CD?s, aluminum cans, cartridges, and more.
2. What are the different types of shredders?
Personal shredders, general office shredders, commercial shredders, industrial shredders, multimedia shredders, and cardboard shredders are the different types of shredders.
3. What are the two standard configurations of shredders?
Strip cut and crosscut versions are the two standard configurations of shredders.
4. What is difference between a strip cut and a crosscut shredder?
Strip cut models shred lengthwise while crosscut models shred both lengthwise and widthwise. Strip cut machines are less expensive and they require less maintenance. Crosscut machines offer more security. Also, they decrease the volume of shredded paper.
5. What is meant by paper capacity?
Paper capacity refers to the number of sheets that a shredder can destroy at once. This capacity varies with model. Industrial paper shredders can destroy large volumes of paper, up to 2,000 sheets at a time.
6. What are the main shredder supplies?
Main shredder supplies include shredder oil and shredder bags.
7. What maintenance is required for a shredder?
The maintenance process differs by model. The regular maintenance procedures include removing dust, inspection of electric parts, tune ups, and so on. Periodic oiling is required, as lubricating oil helps the shredder to run quietly and smoothly.
8. Name some of the Leading manufactures of shredders.
Leading manufactures of shredders include Destroyit, GBC, Ameri-Shred Corp, Dahle, MBM, Kobra, and Olympia.
