NSA Approved Hard Drive Shredders
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here isn’t a question we get asked more often than “what NSA approved hard drive shredders do you carry”? The answer is none. Not because we don’t have access to the product – on the contrary we have one of the most extensive catalogs of NSA approved data destruction equipment in the industry. It’s because there is no such thing as an NSA approved hard drive shredder.
Domino is looking for a home!
This adorable, black and white tuxedo cat is looking for a permanent home! “Domino” was discovered in the woods during the dead of winter behind our Whitaker Brothers office. One of our own Whitaker team members discovered this friendly cat and noticed that one of his legs appeared injured. Not wanting this sweet kitty to be stranded out in the cold alone and in danger, she rushed him to the vet for inspection. Since then, he has been living the good life – warm, dry and safe inside. But he needs to find his “forever” home!
Shadow or No Shadow: Get 10% Off Certain Shredder Supplies!
The report is in: Punxsutawney Phil has seen his shadow, which historically means 6 more weeks of winter. Those longing for a speedy spring may be disappointed with a possible grueling winter. Although an enduring winter may be in the forecast, we here at Whitaker Brothers refuse to let that slow us down.
To celebrate Groundhog Day
, we are offering a 7 day promotional on certain shredder supplies! Whether you are looking to stock up on shredder bags or oil, enjoy an incredible 10% of your purchase!
Strip Cut Shredders: Which Models Are Most Popular?
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hen purchasing a paper shredder, it’s safe to say that sheet capacity, capability, and price are three vital components you consider. On the surface, cross cut shredders may seem more appealing to the average buyer. But what really is the difference? For an in-depth analysis, check out our previous blog post.
With higher security levels, cross cut shredders produce minuscule particles, which are more difficult to piece back together. Although lower in security level, strip cut shredders offer a higher throughput, accepting more sheets per pass. In addition, strip cut shredders are generally less expensive than their cross cut or super micro cut counterparts. Other than a difference in security and sheet capacity levels, strip cut shredders provide the same functions, features, and perks as cross cut shredders. Here at Whitaker Brothers, we’ve reviewed countless strip cut shredders to determine which models undoubtedly provide superior capacity and capability for a low price. Backed by MBM’s confidence and security, the Destroyit 3104 and 3804 models are proven to be two of our most popular strip cut shredders.
The future of Hard Drives and Degausser requirements
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agnetic tape and older-generation hard disks can be erased by relatively low-power degaussers, whereas modern hard disks require extremely powerful degaussers. The reason is that modern hard disks are designed with special alloys that have very strong resistance to magnetic change, which enables manufacturers to decrease the size of magnetic regions on the disk to allow for higher data densities.
Why does my high security shredder shred so much less than a normal shredder?
We hear this question frequently, and the answer is pretty simple. But before we discuss the inner workings of high security shredders, let’s first confront the even more frequent and general question regarding sheet capacity. Often times a customer will merely glance at a sheet capacity number and assume without a doubt that this shredder will accept this amount (or even more). They’ll get frustrated, confused about why their shredder won’t shred the expected 25 sheets at once, or why their shredder won’t accept just 5 sheets more. We always stress that sheet capacity varies and depends highly upon grain, size, quality, paper weight and whether sufficient power supply is available.
The Best Shredders Come From Whitaker Brothers
Whitaker Brothers has been providing data destruction and graphic design equipment for over sixty-five years. With this longevity comes a breadth of knowledge that makes our company one of the leaders in its industry and a reliable source when trying to find the best shredders. We are very familiar with shredding and finishing equipment and refuse to provide anything less than the best to our customers. All of the products we offer are personally tested by our trained staff and guaranteed to meet the needs of our customers.
Our Choice For the Best Auto Feed Shredder
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n a sea of shredders equipped with automatic feed systems, several companies boast the claim of having the best system available. Here at Whitaker Brothers, we’ve come to find that many of these stack and feed machines are troublesome, prone to paper jams and numerous other malfunctions. These shredders also generally feature a low throughput capacity, resulting in a constant need to reload your shredder. However, there is one auto feed paper shredder that is proven most effective and unproblematic. The Formax FD 8500 AutoFeed blows the competition out of the water thanks to its high sheet capacity, valuable shredding features, and of course the simple and efficient auto feed system.
How to make your shredder last forever
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eems like a trick question, doesn’t it? Many have tried to preserve their shredder and make it virtually indestructible, but to no avail.
While we know there’s not a sure fire way to make your shredder last forever, we here at Whitaker Brothers can offer several tips and tricks of how to maintain your shredder and guarantee optimal performance for many years.
Cross Cut vs. Strip Cut – Is One Really Better?
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n general, yes. There is a reason that cross cut shredders are the norm in a variety of offices, businesses, and even government agencies. A typical cross-cut shredder provides level 3 security of shredded documents. Level 3 is defined as having shred that is no larger than 3/16” x 3,” which the NSA has determined to adequately destroy documents containing personally identifiable information (PII). This PII is present on bank and billing statements, credit card records, and even on any document containing a person’s full name. If this information got into the wrong hands, a person’s identity could be stolen, or worse.
