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How to Choose the Right Shredder:

Use this helpful guide to find the right machine for you when buying shredders! Call 1-866-455-9900 and we can help you learn about the types of shredders and will help you find the perfect one for your needs.

 

Personal

Office

Industrial

High Security

How many people will use the shredder?

One/Two

Multiple

Multiple

Multiple

How frequently will the shredder be used?

  • All production and most office models have continuous duty motors that don’t require a cool-down period.

Light

20-50 times/day

Medium

Up to 100 times/day

Heavy

More than 100 times/day

Heavy

More than 100 times/day

What is the size of each shred job?

  • Production models shred the most sheets at a time.
  • Large capacity shred bins allow greater productivity by needing fewer bag changes.

Small

Up to 50 sheets/job

Average

Up to 500 sheets/job

Large

Over 500 sheets/job

Average/Large

Varies by model

Key Features

  • What do you need most in your shredder?

Compact

Economical

Many Users

Heavy Duty

Large Quantity

Large Storage

Maximum Security