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 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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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s a professional distributer of data destruction equipment, the experts at Whitaker Brothers are dedicated to reviewing and selecting the best paper shredders available on the market.  In this article, we have researched and discovered some of the most interesting, and phony, paper shredders presented on the web.  As shredder nerds, we could not pass up the opportunity to review some fun and over-the-top shredders.  These are not your average commercial or industrial shredders, meant for offices, mailrooms, production companies, etc.  These shredders will tear into your bank account, extremely heighten document safety, slash the past, and save tremendously on electricity bills.

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fter evaluating the Martin Yale 620RC 18” Manual Cutter, we have selected several excellent features to highlight in our review.  The first significant feature that the Martin Yale 620RC provides is its high-volume cutting capability.  This manual cutter handles a stack of 20 lb. bond paper, up to 3.14” in height.  That’s approximately 800 sheets of paper (or approximately a ream and a half) that the Martin Yale 620RC can cut at one time.

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fter looking for some of the best office shredders in the market, we have found one model that continuously comes up in shredder reviews, office machine distributors, and customers looking to purchase. This shredder is the Destroyit 2604. We sought to find out what makes this shredder so popular and this is what we found. In the line of the most powerful shredders on the market, the Destroyit 2604 positively outweighs the competition for several reasons.