Paper Shredding Machine In Chennai

The paper shredder is your friend. Whether tasked with a records retention schedule or going digital in the office, having a standard paper shredder available is vital. There are several different types, and this tutorial will cover basic maintenance and cleaning for most models, as well as how to solve paper shredder jams.

 

Know your shredder

Shredders have different capacities, and it is important to understand what your shredder is designed to do. How the paper is cut affects how fast the bin fills, and a shredder meant to handle multiple pages simultaneously will fill much faster than a single page unit. The ‘cut’ refers to the finished size of the destroyed documents. Cross-cut refers to strips of paper that are cut again every few inches and micro or confetti cut mean the paper is diced into tiny bits. Some units have the ability to handle tougher materials such as credit cards or even CDs.

 

Basic paper shredder maintenance

Follow these tips to make sure your paper shredder runs smoothly:

 

1. Have an office schedule to empty the shredder

Depending on the volume being shredded the bin should be dumped at least once a month, even if it isn’t full yet.

 

2. Occasionally run the shredder in reverse

Running the shredder in reverse will help keep the area between the blades from wadding up with paper.

 

3. Clean the shredder blades

Once a month, or after a major shredding project (such as at the end of a retention schedule), clear out the blades. After removing the remnant bits of paper, use a can of compressed air to clean out the dust and smallest pieces stuck in the blades.

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