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, please contact Donnegan Systems at 800-222-6311.

	How Much Will You Be Shredding Each Day?
		Personal Size Shredders: Up to 100 sheets per day Small Office Shredders: Between 100 and 400 sheets per day Office Shredders: Between 400 and 2,000 sheets per day Multi+Media Shredders: Between 2,000 and 8,000 sheets per day Department Shredders: Between 2,000 and 12,000 sheets per day High Capacity Shredders: 20390 Series: Between 12,000 sheets and 28,000 sheets per day   20450 Series: Between 28,000 sheets and 2 tons of paper per day
	What Level of Security Do You Need?
		Security Level 1: For shredding general internal documents Security Level 2: For shredding sensitive internal documents Security Level 3: For shredding confidential documents Security Level 4: For shredding secret documents Security Level 5: Espionage safe for extremely high demands of security Security Level 6: NSA/CSS 02-01 standard for the secure destruction of Top Secret COMSEC documents NSA/CSS 02-02: Highest security level for high security disintegrators
Do You Prefer Strip Cut or Cross Cut?
					Documents are cut into thin unreadable pieces. Generally the strips will be as long as the document.				Documents are cut in two directions producing smaller particles and providing greater document security.
	What Sets Dahle Apart From The Competition
		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 State-of-the-Art Electronics Thermally Protected Motor Shock Mounted Cutting Cylinders Chain Driven All Steel Frame Rugged Steel Strippers