5 best paper shredders for small businesses

Just like copiers and intranet platforms, a shredder is one of those tools in the office that is sometimes overlooked.

Poorly designed shredders can waste time and even be dangerous for your safety, while those that do their job well can help keep your office free of unwanted mail and help avoid identity theft.

To get the best value for your money when purchasing a shredder for your small business, you need to know what to look for in a machine and which models are available.

Here are the 5 best paper shredders for small businesses.

1.    The Kobra +1 CC4 Paper Shredder

This is a low-noise Kobra shredder that doesn’t require plastic bags for waste disposal. The Kobra shredder will fit under most conventional workstations, but it can also be set up next to the desk. The waste level can be seen through the bin’s window for added convenience.

This is an ideal option for offices of one to three people, this means it’s highly suited to small business requirements.

2.    The Ideal 2220 Paper Shredder

From the selection of paper shredders for sale, this is an excellent entry-level model for desk-side document security.

In addition to a transparent safety flap in the feed opening of the shredder, this shredder has a multifunction switch, high-quality, paper clip-proof cutting shafts from special hardened steel, a 30-years guarantee on the cutting shafts and an especially quiet and powerful 150-Watt single phase motor.

Its quiet function means that it won’t create disturbance in smaller office spaces.

3.    Fellows & Beswick 100M Mini-Cut Paper Shredder

This shredder has a great 100-sheet auto feed capacity and a useful manual feed function. It comes with a security level of P-4 and shreds a variety of sensitive documents into almost 1000 pieces.

These paper shredders for sale can run continuously for up to 15 minutes, and safe shredding is ensured by the Auto Reverse. It also offers silent shred, and sleep mode functions.

At least 175 sheets can be stored in a 23 litres pull-out bin with an extra-small particle size. Paper clips, credit cards, and staples can all be fed into the machine manually through the feed slot. As such, this is a great option for smaller businesses that have a higher security requirement.

4.    New United M3150C Shredder

This is a high-security shredder that is ideal for home offices and small businesses. It has a maximum capacity of 20 sheets, a bin capacity of 51.5 litres, and its security level 4 ensures that businesses receive seamless shredding capabilities from a compact and convenient machine.

5.    Rexel Auto+ 130M Auto Feed Paper Shredder

Because of its small size, this document shredder is perfect for use at home or in a personal office to dispose of highly confidential papers such as bank statements, invoices, and receipts. It fits nicely beneath a desk.

You’ll save time with the auto feed feature, which allows you to shred up to 100 sheets of 80gsm paper at once, you just need to stack the sheets and shut the door.

You can confidently dispose of your documents once each sheet has been shredded to a degree of security equivalent to P-5.

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