Thailand’s Personal Data Protection Act (PDPA) has changed how every business must think about discarding documents. Under the PDPA, organisations are legally required to securely destroy personal data when it is no longer needed. A document shredder is no longer optional equipment — for any business that handles customer records, employee information, or financial data, it is a legal necessity.
The Three Shredding Methods Explained
Strip Cut — Basic Security
Strip-cut shredders slice paper into long vertical strips, typically 4 mm wide. This is the fastest cutting method and the quietest, but it offers the lowest security level — strips can theoretically be reassembled. Strip-cut machines such as the HIC PS-22S and PS-23S are appropriate for destroying non-sensitive material: marketing printouts, internal memos, or printer test pages.
Cross Cut — Medium Security (PDPA-Suitable for General Data)
Cross-cut shredders cut both vertically and horizontally, producing rectangular confetti pieces of approximately 4 × 40 mm. This makes document reconstruction practically impossible for everyday purposes. The HIC PS-22C and PS-23C models fall into this category and represent the minimum recommended security level for destroying documents containing customer names, addresses, contact details, or employee records under PDPA.
Micro Cut — High Security (Sensitive & Confidential Data)
Micro-cut shredders reduce paper to tiny particles of 2 × 8 mm, making reconstruction essentially impossible. The HIC PS-22CC delivers this level of destruction and is the appropriate choice for medical records, legal documents, financial statements, intellectual property, and any data classified as sensitive under the PDPA framework.
HIC Shredder Comparison: PS-22 vs PS-23
| Model | Cut Type | Sheets / Pass | Continuous Run | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PS-22S | Strip (4 mm) | 25 sheets | — | Space-saving design, 224 mm feed |
| PS-22C | Cross (4×40 mm) | 25 sheets | — | Shreds CDs, credit cards, staples |
| PS-22CC | Micro (2×8 mm) | — | — | Maximum security destruction |
| PS-23S | Strip (4 mm) | 30 sheets | 30 min | 3 m/min cut speed |
| PS-23C | Cross (4×40 mm) | 30 sheets | — | Higher volume capacity |
Matching the Right Shredder to Your Business Type
- Retail shops and small businesses (non-sensitive documents): HIC PS-22S or PS-23S — fast, economical, handles daily paper waste.
- General offices, HR departments, accounting firms: HIC PS-22C or PS-23C — cross-cut meets PDPA minimum for personal data.
- Clinics, hospitals, law firms, financial institutions: HIC PS-22CC — micro-cut is the only appropriate choice for sensitive or regulated data.
- High-volume offices: PS-23 Series — 30-sheet capacity and 30-minute continuous run time handle bulk shredding sessions efficiently.
Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Shredder Running
Oil the cutting blades monthly using shredder oil or purpose-designed lubrication sheets — this is the single most important maintenance step. Empty the waste bin before it is full, not after, to prevent the motor from overheating. Allow the machine to rest if it triggers its thermal cut-out; most models require 20–30 minutes before resuming after an extended session.
Order HIC Shredders from Eastern Pioneer
Eastern Pioneer carries the full HIC shredder range with competitive pricing for individual units and volume orders. Contact us at 02-711-0811, Line: @ome6868p, or visit easternpioneer.com/.
