Choosing the Right Shredder
Unlike shredders purchased at office super stores, Destroyit shredders are industrial grade, precision-engineered machines built to provide years of reliable and efficient operation. Destroyit document shredders can dispose of a variety of materials ranging from credit cards and compact disks to VHS tapes and three-ring binders. With data and identity theft on the rise, effectively disposing of your company's confidential data is more important than ever - and choosing the right shredder is just as important. Your Destroyit dealer is a specialist trained to help you correctly evaluate your disposal needs and assist you in selecting the models that best fit your requirements. The following is a list of information and general guidelines that you will want to consider.

Shredder categories
Deskside shredders - No office, regardless of size, should be without Destroyit deskside business shredders. All deskside models have quiet motors, high sheet capacities, and a variety of electronic features for easy and safe operation. All Deskside strip- and cross-cut models will accept staples and paper clips and many will shred CDs.

Centralized Office shredders
Like all Destroyit shredders, the Centralized Office shredder category combines innovative technology with world-class safety features. These qualities are imperative in large office environments where many people will be using the same shredder. Feed openings from 10 1/4 to 16 inches handle a wide range of document sizes and a variety of cutting heads are available in security levels 2 through 6. All Centralized strip- and cross-cut models will accept staples and paper clips and many will shred CDs.

High Capacity shredders
For organizations with a need for high volume shredding, an in-house shredding program based around Destroyit High Capacity shredders is the most secure and economical way of disposing sensitive documents.

High Security shredders
When the absolute highest level of security is required, these models produce a micro-cut shred size. Approved for Top Secret level government use including D.O.D. and N.S.A.

Strip-cut vs. Cross-cut
Strip-cut shredders shred documents into narrow strips ranging from 3/32" to 1/2" depending on security level required. Strips are equal in length to original document. Strip-cut models are generally less expensive than cross-cut models.

Cross-cut models shred documents in two directions for extra security. Shred sizes range from 5/16" x 3" to 1/32" x 3/16". Smaller shreds also mean less frequent bag changes.

Questions to consider

• What data formats will need to be shredded—documents with staples and paper clips? Computer disks? Continuous forms? CDs?
• How many people/departments handle sensitive data which needs to be shredded?
• How much information will need to be shredded every day? Every week? The actual amount usually turns out to be double the estimated amount.
• How many shared copiers and printers are in your office? Ideally, a shredder would be located at each so that not-so-perfect copies or printouts can be easily destroyed.
• What level of document security (shred size) do you require?