Pen To Paper - Spring 2018

Spring 2018 | P2P Magazine | 15 www.p2pmag.co.uk No one should be buying a strip cut machine these days for normal office shredding it’s much better to shred slightly below the machine’s capacity in a steady stream rather than to risk overfeeding. Be aware that many manufacturers quote sheet volumes based on 70 GSM paper, which is common in America, and that the cutting capacity for European standard 80 GSM paper will be around 15% less.” Darryl Brunt, Fellowes UK sales & marketing director, also highlights the importance of regular oiling. “Like a car, your shredder needs to be oiled regularly to maintain optimal performance.When you notice difficulties in shredding or the shredder start to jam easily, it is probably time to oil. You should always use vegetable-based oil, such as the Fellowes Shredder Oil, as other lubricants are petroleum-based and can be a serious fire hazard,” he said. Leyla Lewis, e-business manager at Duplo UK, adds: “Higher specification IDEAL shredders are self-lubricating, which keeps the shredder working to its full capacity. To maintain lower spec shredders, it is advised that they are lubricated every 1-2 months.” 5 The shredder keeps stopping to prevent over-heating One big drawback of lower end shredders are enforced cooling off periods after just a few minutes of activity to prevent overheating. Leading manufacturers have developed solutions to minimise this problem, such as Advanced Cooling Technology on Rexel Promax shredders, as ElisabeteWells, ACCO Brands regional marketing director UK & Ireland, explains: “The innovative fan-assisted cooling technology in Promax shredders allows for continuous cooling and an improved run time of up to 30 minutes, which is up to three times longer than many other shredders 2 . This offers increased value to the end user, as they save money and time with increased productivity and efficiency.” HSM’s Harper advises businesses to look for a shredder with a continuous run motor. He said: “Many smaller and cheaper machines do not have a continuous run motor, so will overheat, shut off and have to cool down. Some machines will run for as little as 2 minutes with maybe a 20 or 30-minute cool down period. For any real office use, you should consider a machine with a continuous run motor.” 1 Rexel Shredding:Why a paper security policy is integral to GDPR compliance 2 Run time comparison RPX612 versus V35WS Rexel Promax IDEAL 3104 CC .uk .uk STABILO pointMax Pastel Pretty in Pastel ® STABILO pointMax is a medium tipped nylon felt writing pen. Perfect for writing or colouring, be inspired to create wonderful mind maps, drawings or just add some colour to you notes. STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL - Europe’s Number 1 Highlighter with it’s distinctive and unique shape has had a pastel makeover. With the same chiselled tip as our STABILO BOSS ORIGINAL which can draw broad lines, highlight words, underline text.