What Is a Confetti Cut Shredder?
A confetti-cut shredder and a cross-cut shredder use the same process when shredding paper. The difference in the two is the size and shape of the shredded paper. Confetti-cut shredders will cut the paper into small squares that resemble confetti. A true cross-cut shredder will cut the paper into rectangles. Either can be mistaken for the other so make sure to check the shred size before purchasing.
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Significance
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The confetti and cross-cut paper shredders, that cut paper into either small square confetti shapes or rectangular pieces, are the most popular paper shredders on the market. Customers prefer the square confetti shape paper shredder because it provides more security than a strip-cut paper shredder.
Uses
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The confetti shredder can be used to shred confidential business documents, confidential personal documents, general documentation, credit cards, DVDs or CDs.
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Features
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Electric or manual confetti paper shredders can be purchased. The electric shredder is preferred due to the speed. A reverse button is provided to help with easy removal of caught paper. The blades can be adjusted to shred the paper from 3 mm to 9 mm. Jam alerts provide a warning when something is wrong.
Benefits
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Confetti paper shredders provide security in shredding documents through the cross-cut design. The small confetti-shaped paper shards are easier to compress. The waste container will hold more shredded documents due to the way it is cut. The container will not have to be emptied as often which saves both time and money. Time is saved using a confetti paper shredder because any staples or paper clips do not have to be removed.
Considerations
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Confetti paper shredders cost more than a strip-cutting paper shredder. This is due to the size of motor and the number of blades needed to complete the cutting process. Confetti paper shredders have a lower paper feeding capacity. This is due to the motor having to work harder to shred the paper and other items that can be cut.
Maintenance
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The confetti paper shredder requires more maintenance than the strip cut paper shredder. The motor needs to be oiled more often due to the burden on the motor from cutting through items that are not paper. The blade area should be blown out with compressed air periodically to remove any caught paper or metal.
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