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title: "Strip Cut vs Cross-Cut Shredding: Which Is More Secure?"
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# [Strip Cut vs Cross-Cut Shredding: Which Is More Secure?](https://marketing.hungryshredder.co.uk/blog/strip-cut-vs-cross-cut-shredding-which-is-more-secure)

 Written by [The Hungry Shredder](https://marketing.hungryshredder.co.uk/blog/author/the-hungry-shredder) | Nov 24, 2021 2:36:00 PM

When you’re considering buying a [paper shredder](https://www.hungryshredder.co.uk/shop/paper-shredding-services/hungry-shredder-sacks/), one of the key decisions that you’ll have to make is whether to buy a strip-cut paper shredder or a cross-cut one. So, read on to learn about the different types of paper shredders, how they work and which option is the right one for you.

## What Are The Different Types of Paper Shredders?

There are numerous paper shredders available for you to choose from, including:

• Micro-cut paper shredders  
• Cross-cut paper shredders  
• Strip-cut paper shredders  
• Auto-feed paper shredders  
• Paper shredders for credit cards and DVDs  
• Industrial and commercial paper shredders  
• Paper shredders that also have a waste bucket

So, what’s the difference between a strip-cut and cross-cut shredder?

While a strip-cut shredder works by cutting paper into strips, a cross-cut shredder works by cutting the paper lengthwise and crosswise. A simpler way of describing the difference is that strip-cut paper resembles ribbons while cross-cut paper resembles confetti.

## The key differences between a cross-cut and strip paper shredder

There are a number of key differences between cross-cut and strip-cut shredders, including:

**The volume of sheets: because shredding paper into strips/ribbons is more straightforward, a strip cutter can get through greater volumes of paper much faster than a cross-cutter.Price: Strip cutters are often cheaper than cross cutters as their design is much less complicated and they don't offer the same security levels.Maintenance: Cross cutters tend to require regular maintenance as their mechanics are more intricate than a strip cutter and they usually need oiling.Data interception: Documents that contain sensitive data are best shredded using a cross cutter as the paper is sliced into such small pieces that it makes the information unreadable. Unfortunately, strip cutters don't offer the same guarantees.Security: Because a cross cutter produces smaller pieces of paper than a strip cutter, it's also more difficult to piece them back together.**

## Cross-cut vs strip-cut: Which shredder is right for me?

If you’re on a tight budget, are solely using the shredder for personal reasons and are not working with sensitive data, a strip cutter is a sensible option. However, if you're looking to buy a shredder for your business and are dealing with sensitive and confidential data, then a cross-cut shredder is definitely the way to go. Not only is it much safer as the [shredded paper is near impossible to reconstruct](https://marketing.hungryshredder.co.uk/blog/secure-your-paper-and-digital-records-for-gdpr-2), but it also makes it more challenging for a thief to get their hands on your information.

If you want to know more about how a cross-cut shredder works, don't hesitate to [get in touch](https://www.hungryshredder.co.uk/) with Hungry Shredder for all your paper shredding needs today.

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