Choosing Micro Shredder

In this digital age, one must never overlook securing identity whether you are a businessman or a just a homeowner. It is important that you shouldn’t take for granted that nobody would be interested in your disposable documents. Identity thieves are on the prowl, making sense out of your trash bins trying to access  your personal information like Social Security Numbers, credit card numbers, signatures, bank account numbers, proprietary documents. If you are to throw away some of the documents that have personal information, it is preferable to utilize a micro shredder than dispose of it in intact form where unscrupulous people have an easy access to it.

Micro shredders not only offer the highest level of security possible but they enhance security by making personal information very difficult to access. Micro shredders are quite different from the usual ones that employs outdated long strip cutting since this utilizes a cross cut which strips documents in both directions into smaller pieces. Some models of  micro shredders cut the paper into confetti sized pieces, an estimate of 300 to 400 pieces for a 8.5 x 11 inch piece of paper. For stricter security measures, they can even shred documents to finer particles, of 1600 to 3000 pieces finer.

When selecting a micro shredder, it is important to be aware of  the capacity and volume of the shredder. It is beneficial if the shredder would suit its intended purpose. Buyers should consider how many pages does it want to shred at a time. If the shreeder is for home use only, having 3 pages at a time can be adequate but if one has a bigger volume to shred, then a more powerful shredder is what you need. There are shredders that can handle 5 pages and even 12 pages at a time. It is also important to look at how long the shredder can continue its function before it needs to be turned off for it to cool down.

Another important criteria to look for in micro shredders is its ability to shred. There are some models that may shred paper into confetti size, while others into fine particle size. There are some models that simply shred paper while some can even do a job on CDs, DVDs, paper clips and staples. The anti-jam feature is a plus. Familiarize yourself also with the safety features of the Micro shredder.

One can be informed by looking at the customer reviews or ask the manufacturers about pertinent information.