Thanks to the popularity of computers and other electronic equipment, it has become increasingly common for confidential information to be found in media other than good old fashioned paper. More and more frequently, people are turning to CD s and DVD s as places to store company records, reports, personal information, and so on. But what do you do when you no longer need that electronic media? How can you prevent your information from being accessed by someone who may not have your best interests in mind? There s an easy solution: a Dahle multimedia shredder. Dahle is a trusted paper shredder manufacturer that consistently makes top notch machines that are good for destroying both paper and other media. That said, here are four reasons why you should take a close look at Dahle multimedia shredders.
1. Security is vital. Identity theft is a very common crime these days. If an identity thief got his/her hands on your personal information (i.e. birth date, Social Security Number, credit card information, etc.), who knows what could happen. It s important to keep that stuff private and a Dahle multimedia shredder can help you do that. Dahle makes two multimedia shredders: the 30406 and 30414.The first is a cross cut shredder that has a Level Two security rating, so it s good for destroying documents that contain some sensitive information, but not data that s highly classified. If you re working with data that is fairly private, the 30141 could be a good pick because it s a cross cut machine that offers Level Three security, which means it will be difficult for anyone to reassemble your shredded documents.
2. A total solution. Both of Dahle s multimedia shredders offer an easy way to shred paper (both legal and letter sized), floppy disks, CD s, and DVD s, so you don t need to have one machine for media destruction and another shredder for your paper documents. You can also shred a good amount of paper with these machines. The 30406 can shred up to 35 sheets at once, which the 30414 can handle 25. All bits of paper and electronic media go into the machine s one wastebasket, so keep that in mind if you are going to recycle your shreds.
3. It is easy to use. Dahle machines are very user friendly and have features that make them very easy to use. Both of their multimedia shredders come with an auto reverse feature and an automatic on/off switch. The reverse features can both prevent paper jams and help you clear them up if they occur, while the automatic on/off switch helps keep the motor from overheating. (The machine also stops shredding when the wastebasket is full.) You can also use automatic oilers with these shredders, which means you won t have to maintain the shredder yourself. Finally, the machine has a touchpad, so control of the machine is right at your fingertips, whether you want the machine to shred, go into reverse, or run continuously.
4. Quality. Dahle paper shredders are very well made and a lot of the machines have cutting mechanisms that contain high quality Solingen steel. The wastebasket cabinet is made out of wood which causes the operation of the shredder to be much quieter that you had imagined. These shredders are also backed by Dahle s two year warranty, as well as a lifetime warranty on the machine s blades.
Now that you know why you should consider a Dahle multimedia shredder, why not take a look at a machine and see if it could be a good fit for your workplace?
Author Resource:
Jeff McRitchie is the designer and Director of Marketing for http://www.mybinding.com .He has written over 500 articles on binding machines,binding covers,binders,laminators,binding supplies,laminating supplies,paper handling equipments,index tabs, and shredders.