There are three types of cut for paper shredders: strip cut, cross cut and micro cut. Strip cut shredders cut each document into vertical strips which could easily be reassembled. Whereas cross cut shredders cut document both horizontally and vertically, creating small rectangular pieces of paper. Micro cut shredders also cut documents vertically and horizontally, but the pieces produced are even smaller pieces than cross cut shredders.

All Leitz IQ Paper Shredders are either cross cut or micro cut to give you the peace of mind you need when dealing with sensitive information.

There are two types of cross cut shredder: manual feed shredders and auto feed automatic shredders.

Manual feed shredders shred documents as they are inserted into the shredder slot by the user. Auto feed shredders, on the other hand, allow a stack of papers to be placed into the shredder by the user. Once the user starts the shredder, the shredder automatically shreds the documents, leaving the user free to complete other tasks. Automatic shredders are perfect for busy people as they save are incredibly easy to use. Leitz auto feed shredders can even shred credit cards, paperclips and staples, making them the perfect addition to your home or home office.

Leitz paper shredders are available in four levels of security.

P4 shredders are ideal as office shredders or for home users needing to shred bank statements or confidential business documents. P4 shredders shred an A4 document into 400 pieces.

P5 shredders shreds an A4 document into 2,000 pieces. Appropriate for confidential personal and financial documents, as well as strategic papers.

P6 shredders cut an A4 document into 6,000 pieces. P6 shredders are perfect for destroying legal or military documents, or bank documents containing protected data.

P6+ shredders shred an A4 document in 12,000 pieces, making it all-but impossible to reassemble.