 There
are many things to consider when purchasing a paper shredder
and all the variables can seem overwhelming. After all, the
privacy of your information is at stake so it’s important
to make the right selection. With sheet capacity, motor size
and waste volume to consider, the following questions will
help you narrow down your selection to only a few models.
While
making a selection, it’s important to remember that
your shredding volume will increase with time, so be sure
to factor in growth when making a decision. For a more detailed evaluation, you can use Dahle's Shredder Selection Guide, download our Needs Analysis Form, or contact an Account Representative
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How
Much Will You Be Shredding Each Day? |
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What
Level of Security Do You Need? |
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Level 1: |
For
shredding general internal documents (Not available on Dahle Shredders) |
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Level 2: |
Strip Cut Particles - For
shredding sensitive internal documents |
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Level 3: |
Cross Cut Particles - For
shredding confidential documents |
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Level 4: |
Extremely Fine Cross Cut Particles - For
shredding highly sensitive documents |
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Level 5: |
Espionage
safe for extremely high demands of security |
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Security
Level 6: |
NSA/CSS 02-01 specification set by DoD for the secure destruction of Classified though Top Secret
COMSEC documents |
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NSA/CSS
02-02: |
Highest
security level for high security disintegrators |
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You Prefer Strip Cut or Cross Cut? |
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Documents
are cut into thin unreadable pieces. Generally the strips will be
as long as the document. |
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Documents
are cut in two directions providing greater security and reducing overall bulk of shredded material. |
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What
Sets Dahle Apart From The Competition |
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The
quality and craftsmanship that goes into Dahle shredders are what
separate us from the competition. Our cutting heads are milled from
a solid block of German Solingen steel and most sit on rubber shock
mounts, making our shredders some of the quietest on the market.
Here are some of the features that make our shredders unique to
the industry:
- Solid
Cutting Head
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State-of-the-Art Electronics
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Thermally Protected Motor
- Shock
Mounted Cutting Cylinders
- Chain
Driven
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All Steel Frame
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Rugged Steel Strippers
You can click on the image to the right for a downloadable sheet describing the unique features of a Dahle paper shredder. For more information please visit our Benefits of Dahle page and find out more about the advantages of Dahle products. |
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