Paper Shredders

Secure Document Disposal for Every Workplace

Whether you work from home, manage a busy office or need high-security document destruction, choosing the right paper shredder is essential. At Office5Star we supply a comprehensive range of paper shredders designed for businesses of every size, from compact desk-side machines to heavy-duty departmental shredders. Browse all office shredders

With over 50 years of experience supplying UK businesses, schools, healthcare providers and legal firms, we can help you select the right shredder for your workload and security requirements. 

Find the Right Paper Shredder

Choosing the correct shredder depends on four main factors:

1) Number of People Using it (number of users)

This is a good place to start to sift out from the overwhelming selection of functions and sizes of paper shredders, exactly what is going to suit your requirements. Bear in mind, this is only a guide based on the 'average persons shredding requirements'. After all, your ideal model will also depend on the following factors also.

If you are buying for business use, you should be looking at shredders with a DIN security level of P-4, P-5, P-6 or P-7.

1-4 Users - Small Office & Home Shredders

Ideal for individuals, home offices and small teams with a smaller bin size.
Suitable for:

• Small businesses

• Home offices

5-10 Users - General Office Shredders

Suitable for small and medium-sized offices where several people regularly shred documents and time is at a premium, so you buy a more heavy duty paper shredder and spend less time actually shredding! Voilà
A very popular size of paper shredder for businesses.

Built for continuous use and higher volumes of confidential waste. 

Ideal for:

• GP surgeries

• Estate agents

• Accountants

• Professional offices

• Medium sized businesses

11-20 Users - Large Office Shredders

Designed for busy offices with higher document-shredding requirements. Many models can shred paper clips, staples and credit cards while offering larger collection bins and greater sheet capacities.

Suitable for:

• Departments within bigger offices

• Schools

• Solicitors

• Healthcare

• Corporate offices

21 + Users - Extra Large Office Shredders

For larger organisations and departments with high-volume shredding requirements.

Suitable for:

• Healthcare

• Large corporate offices

• Local Authorities

2) Cut Type

Strip cut - does what is says on the tin and shreds the documents into strips. Generally suitable for low rise, non confidential data. Not recommended for businesses or companies storing personal information. As a comparison it would shred an A4 piece of paper into about 36 strips.

Cross cut - cuts the paper into shorter strips. Suitable for shredding of medium risk personal and confidential data for example client information detailing addresses and contact details. As a comparison it would shred an A4 piece of paper into about 300 particles.

Mini cut - suitable for higher risk sensitive confidential or person information such as account numbers and invoices. As a comparison it would shred an A4 piece of paper into about 1000 particles.

Micro cut -  the go to cut type for businesses. Suitable for highly confidential data like balance sheets, highly confidential documents and patents.  As a comparison it would shred an A4 piece of paper into about 2000 particles.

3) Sheet Capacity

Probably the most common error made when choosing a paper shredder for business is down playing what you think you will need for sheet capacity. Very few people who value their position within the company choose to stand endlessly shredding documents at the paper shredder machine.  The quicker and effortlessly someone can shred their documents, the quicker they can get back to work. So we would advise to choose the highest capacity sheet shred that is available to you, within your budget.

4) Security Level

Which Security Level Do You Need?

Different businesses require different levels of document security.

P-1 / P-2

Suitable for general office waste where documents contain little sensitive information.

P-3 / P-4

The most popular choice for businesses, providing significantly greater protection by cutting paper into small particles. 

P-5 / P-6 / P-7

Ideal for highly confidential information including financial records, legal documents and sensitive customer data. This also compacts down into a smaller volume and therefore takes up less room in the shredder bin.

Other Features to Consider

Before purchasing a paper shredder, consider how it will be used:

• Daily shredding volume

• Bin capacity

• Continuous run time

• Ability to shred staples and paper clips

• Credit card and media shredding

• Noise levels

Choosing the correct machine will improve efficiency and extend the life of your shredder.

Keep Your Shredder Performing

Regular maintenance helps maximise the life of your machine.

We also stock:

• Shredder lubricant

• Waste bags

• Replacement accessories

Proper lubrication helps maintain cutting performance and reduces wear on internal components. 

Why Buy Your Paper Shredder from Office5Star?

• Over 50 years supplying UK businesses

• Trusted brands including Fellowes, Rexel, Intimus, Dahle, Fellowes, Leitz, Swordfish and Q-Connect

• Expert advice before you buy

• Fast UK delivery

• Business credit accounts available (subject to approval)

• Friendly UK-based customer support

If you're unsure which paper shredder best suits your business, our experienced team is happy to help you choose the right model. Contact us today