How does the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) relate to shredders and shredding?

GDPR requires organisations to apply sound security practices to all electronic and paper-based personal data with respect to its collection, storage, access and disposal. Part of the requirement is to put plans in place for what should happen in the event of a breach. Whilst electronic data security has been prioritised by many organisations for many years, the security of paper based personal data is often neglected or overlooked. Statistics indicate that around 40% of data breaches may be paper based. A clear and firm document shredding policy is required supported by robust GDPR compliance process.

All potentially sensitive information of both a personal and business nature should be disposed of securely to avoid the risk of corporate fraud, identity fraud, industrial espionage and even international espionage – for example, if you are a contractor or supplier to the government, MOD, NATO, etc. Despite a great deal of publicity and adverse headlines, even now, many organisations and individuals still throw out confidential documents without thinking of the potential consequences should the files end up in the wrong hands. Since the Data Protection Act was passed in 1998, companies are obliged to protect hard copies of information on individuals or organisations that could put that person or organisation at risk should the information become public knowledge. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of 2018 further increased the responsibility of businesses and organisations to protect the personal data of UK and EU citizens.

Why Oil Your Shredder?

All Paper Shredders need shredder oil to continue to function properly. It is very common for paper dust to build up inside of the cutting assembly. After time, this sediment can become packed together like cement. Oil serves to soften this packed dust, which allows the movement of the cutting head. The proper movement of this head will push the dust out of the paper shredder. The finer the cut the paper shredder makes, the more oil it will need. Small particle cut shredders and high security specification machines require a lot of oil. Paper shredders, as with all electromechanical equipment, will not operate efficiently unless they are properly maintained. Periodic oiling is necessary to allow the shredder to operate at maximum efficiency. Frequency of oiling will vary greatly with the volume of use and the shred size. A shredder with a 5.8mm shred width used only 1 to 2 hours per week will only require a weekly oiling. A crosscut shredder, however, should be oiled every 1/2 hour of shredding time. The procedure for oiling a shredding machine is very simple and can be done by any operator. The oil is either packaged in a squeeze bottle or in pre-impregnated sheets. Always switch the machine off at the mains point before applying liquid oil. Oil from a squeeze bottle can be applied directly onto the cutting head in a fine stream. This is done through the paper entry throat. Take 1-2 seconds to oil from one side of the opening to the other. Run the machine in reverse for about 10-15 seconds to allow the oil to transfer to all parts of the cutting head. The final step is to shred a few sheets of paper to remove any excess oil. Alternatively, impregnated shredder oil sheets can be shredded like an ordinary sheet of paper to apply the oil. Some shredders come equipped with an oil reservoir and apply the oil to the cutters automatically as it is needed. This reservoir should be topped up as and when necessary from a squeeze bottle. Shredder oil is the only lubricant which should be used on your shredder. Shredder oil is of special formulation which leaves no residue on the cutters. Other oils will attract paper dust and in turn clog the cutting head.

Strip Cut Shredders

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Keep your office organised and secure with our range of strip cut shredders, designed for fast and efficient document disposal. Ideal for general office and home use, these shredders provide reliable performance for everyday shredding tasks where high-volume and speed is more important than high-security output.

Our strip cut paper shredders quickly turn documents into long strips, making them perfect for disposing of non-sensitive paperwork, drafts, and general office waste. With options ranging from compact small office models to heavy-duty office and industrial warehouse shredders, you can find the right machine for your workspace needs.

Built for durability and ease of use, our strip cut shredders offer simple operation, large bin capacities and many have continuous run times — helping you manage paper waste efficiently and keep your office running smoothly.

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Rexel Rexel ProMax QS RSS1535 Small Office P2 Strip Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 15. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 35L. Max. Run-time - 15 minutes. Automatic anti-jam system with manual reverse. Overheat LED warning light.

Our Price £153.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM Securio C16 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio C16 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1901811

Sheet Capacity - 17. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 25L. Max. Run-time - 15 minutes. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, small office shredder. 5-year warranty.

Our Price £158.00 (Excl. Tax)

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QShred Sentinel SO2 Small Office P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel SO2 Small Office P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 17 Sheet, 25 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 17. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 25L. Max. Run-time - 50 minutes. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ideal for 2 - 3 moderate users. Class-leading 5-year warranty.

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HSM Securio C18 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio C18 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1911821

Sheet Capacity - 19. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 25L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, small office shredder. 5-year warranty.

Our Price £225.00 (Excl. Tax)

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QShred Sentinel D2 Departmental P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel D2 Departmental P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 24 Sheet, 35 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 24. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 35L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ideal for 3 - 5 moderate users. Class-leading 5-year warranty.

Our Price £249.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM Securio B22 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B22 P2 Strip Cut Small Office Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1831821

Sheet Capacity - 19. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 33L. Max. Run-time - 20 minutes. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, small office shredder. 5-year warranty.

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HSM Securio B24 P2 Strip Cut Departmental Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B24 P2 Strip Cut Departmental Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1781811

Sheet Capacity - 27. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 34L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, departmental shredder. Ideal for up to 8 moderate users. 5-year warranty.

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Rexel Rexel ProMax QS RSS1838 Small Office P2 Strip Cut Shredder

Sheet Capacity - 18. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 38L. Max. Run-time - 30 minutes. Automatic anti-jam system with manual reverse. Overheat LED warning light.

Our Price £365.00 (Excl. Tax)

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HSM Securio B26 P2 Strip Cut Departmental Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B26 P2 Strip Cut Departmental Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1801811

Sheet Capacity - 27. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 55L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, departmental shredder. Ideal for up to 8 moderate users. 5-year warranty.

Our Price £373.00 (Excl. Tax)

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QShred Sentinel HD2 Heavy Duty P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel HD2 Heavy Duty P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 27 Sheet, 80 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 27. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 80L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ideal for heavy use in departments, medium-sized companies, educational environment, NHS trusts, etc. Class-leading 5-year warranty.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 125i Departmental P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 18 Sheet, 53 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 18. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 53L. Max. Run-time - 45 minutes. For medium size departments. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology for added safety. 3-year warranty.

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HSM Securio B32 P2 Strip Cut Heavy Duty Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B32 P2 Strip Cut Heavy Duty Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1821811

Sheet Capacity - 27. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 82L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, heavy duty shredder. Ideal for up to 15 users. 5-year warranty.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 225i Heavy Duty P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 24 Sheet, 60 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 24. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 60L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. For medium size departments. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology. 3-year warranty.

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QShred Sentinel PRO2 High Performance P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel PRO2 High Performance P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 28 Sheet, 130 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 28. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 130L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ideal for high volume use in large departments, busy companies, educational environment, NHS trusts, etc. Class-leading 5-year warranty.

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HSM Securio B34 P2 Strip Cut Heavy Duty Shredder - German Made - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B34 P2 Strip Cut Heavy Duty Shredder - German Made - 5 Year Warranty, 1841811

Sheet Capacity - 32. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 100L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, heavy duty shredder. Ideal for up to 20 users. 5-year warranty.

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QShred Sentinel PROW2 High Performance Wide-Entry P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel PROW2 High Performance Wide-Entry P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 37 Sheet, 145 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 37. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 145L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ideal for high volume use in large departments, busy companies, educational environment, NHS trusts, etc. Class-leading 5-year warranty. Extra-wide feed mouth.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 325i Heavy Duty P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 26 Sheet, 83 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 26. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 83L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Ideal for commercial use by multiple users. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology for added safety. 3-year warranty.

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HSM Securio B35 P2 Strip Cut High Performance Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio B35 P2 Strip Cut High Performance Shredder - 5 Year Warranty, 1921811

Sheet Capacity - 37. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 130L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, high performance shredder. Suitable for 20+ users. 5-year warranty.

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QShred Sentinel PRO+2 Very High Performance P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

QShred QShred Sentinel PRO+2 Very High Performance P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 5 Year Warranty - 42 Sheet, 150 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 42. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 150L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent, German-made quality. State of the art technology. Ultimate, high performance - ideal for extremely demanding use in busy companies, educational environment, NHS trusts, etc. Class-leading 5-year warranty.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 425i Heavy Duty P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 40 Sheet, 114 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 40. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 114L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Ideal for large offices & multiple users. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology for added safety. 3-year warranty.

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Fellowes Fellowes Powershred 485i High Performance P2 Strip Cut Shredder - 40 Sheet, 132 Litre Bin

Sheet Capacity - 40. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 132L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Ideal for large offices & multiple users. 100% Jam Proof. SafeSense® Technology for added safety. 3-year warranty.

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HSM Securio P40i P2 Strip Cut IntelligentDrive High Performance Shredder - 3 Year Warranty.

HSM HSM Securio P40i P2 Strip Cut IntelligentDrive High Performance Shredder - 5 Year Warranty, 1881121

Sheet Capacity - 58. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 145L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, very high performance shredder. 3 operating modes: Silent; Standard and Performance. High resolution, touch-screen control panel. 5-year warranty. Delivery: 5 weeks.

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HSM HSM Powerline FA400 Industrial 11.8mm Strip Cut Shredder, 1534144

Sheet Capacity - 144. Security Level - P-1. Bin size - 460L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, entry-level industrial shredder for very high volumes. Delivery: 5 weeks.

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HSM HSM Powerline FA400 Industrial 5.8mm P2 Strip Cut Shredder, 1513144

Sheet Capacity - 104. Security Level - P-2. Bin size - 460L. Max. Run-time - Continuous duty. Excellent quality, very robust, German-made, entry-level industrial shredder for very high volumes. Delivery: 5 weeks.

Our Price £6,485.00 (Excl. Tax)

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