How does Paper Shredder's cutting method affect security?

The cutting method of Paper Shredder is crucial to the security and privacy protection of document processing. Different cutting methods directly affect the security and privacy of documents after processing. Strip cutting cuts documents into longer strips, usually between 6 and 10 mm in width. Strip cutters are easy to operate and have a fast processing speed, making them suitable for processing non-confidential documents in general office environments. However, their security is relatively low because the strips can be reassembled relatively easily to restore the original content. This makes strip cutting suitable for processing documents that do not require high security, such as advertising letters or general office documents.

In contrast, cross cutting provides higher security. This method cuts documents into short strips or diamond-shaped fragments, making it extremely difficult to reassemble the documents. Cross cutting machines effectively increase the security of documents after processing by cross-cutting documents. This cutting method is suitable for processing more sensitive documents, such as copies of personal identification documents or financial statements. Cross cutting not only provides higher security protection, but also can improve processing efficiency to a certain extent, making it a common choice for home offices and small business offices.

For document processing that requires the highest level of security protection, micro-particle cutting is the preferred method. Micro-particle cutting cuts documents into extremely small particles, usually each paper is cut into hundreds or even thousands of tiny particles. This cutting method makes it almost impossible to restore or reassemble the documents, so it is very suitable for processing extremely sensitive documents, such as company confidential documents, legal documents or personal sensitive information. While providing the highest level of document security, micro-particle cutting machines usually have high processing power and durability, suitable for long-term and high-frequency use.