What Sets Commercial Paper Shredders Apart From Smaller Shredders

A Commercial Paper Shredder used in an office is typically designed to handle high volumes of paper and to provide security for confidential documents. The main features that define a commercial paper shredder include:

Sheet capacity: This refers to the maximum number of sheets that the shredder can shred at one time. Commercial shredders typically have a sheet capacity of at least 20 or more sheets.

Security level: This refers to the level of security provided by the shredder, which is usually measured by the size of the shredded particles. Higher security levels indicate smaller shredded particles and greater document confidentiality. Commercial shredders often have security levels ranging from P-2 to P-7.

Paper Feed Entry: This refers to the style and width of feed entry where paper is inserted and the ability to accept various sizes. Commercial shredders are available with hand fed or conveyor fed entries with entry widths from A4 paper up to A3 and even wider. Commercial shredder paper entry widths for A4 paper are commonly 220-260mm while for A3 paper are commonly 300-410mm

Run time: This refers to the amount of time that the shredder can run continuously before needing to cool down. Commercial shredders typically have longer run times than personal shredders to handle the higher volume of paper.

Motor size: Higher powered motors are always incorporated into the design of commercial office shredders that operate from single or 3 phase power. These motors have a larger diameter case to increase the torque required to shred a greater thickness of paper at once. Increased torque often enables the shredding of digital media including optical media CD/DVD and Blu-ray discs via the paper entry for more secure destruction if these high density data carriers.

Speed: This refers to the rate at which the shredder can shred paper. Commercial shredders typically have higher speeds than personal shredders to handle the larger volume of paper.

Bin capacity: This refers to the size of the waste bin that collects the shredded paper. Commercial shredders typically have larger bin capacities to accommodate the higher volume of shredded paper.

Durability: Commercial shredders are designed to withstand heavy usage and frequent shredding, so they are typically more durable than personal shredders.

Overall, a commercial paper shredder is designed to handle high volumes of paper and provide enhanced security for confidential documents, making it an essential tool for many businesses and organizations.