Strip cut paper shredders do a great job with common, everyday paper. However, it's not the most secure method. You should only consider shredding with strip cut shredders if your documents do not require that much privacy. The upside to most strip cut paper shredders is that their blades do not require as much maitenence.

How Strip cut paper shredders work

As the paper is directed through the paper shredder two rollers on either side push the paper through and the blades cut them. The paper is cut into vertical lines from end to end. The blades are serrated and are part of the roller. As the paper is guided through, the blades scissor together and cut the paper.

Features of Strip cut paper shredders

• It requires less maintenance and is cheaper than Cross Cut Paper Shredder. It works with both electrical power and battery charger. Most shred about 14 papers in a minute. enough to be effective in offices and businesses.
• The serrated wheels and blades are quite sharp and cuts through hard items like clips, cards, or staples. They also come with a reverse mode. Most will stop shredding if the basket is full. The usually have a window to see the paper within the basket.
• Heavy-duty paper shredders come in measurement 16X9X19. This means that the throat is about 9 inches and allows insertion of standard papers. It is advised to not use it for than 75 papers per day.
• There are safety measurements like automatic switches and paper jam buzzers. Sometimes the strips get stuck in the wheels and jam the shredders.
• You also get convenient shred containers and this is helpful particularly in offices to avoid dirt. There are capacity gauzes in place to ensure that the operations go well. It requires lesser maintenance than its better half – Cross Cut Paper Shredder.