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title: "How our shredders are built"
date: 2026-07-28
author: ""
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# How our shredders are built

## The knife head

What makes the A. Medina knife head distinctive: separate, hardened blades. This design lets the blades crumble office clips and staples easily and without damage. That is why our knife head carries a lifetime warranty.

![Knife head in a paper shredder](/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wheels1.jpg)

![A. Medina paper shredder blades](/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/sakinim-300x225.png)

## The knife head mount

In the shredders we build, the knife head mount is a solid, dependable structure.

![Knife head mount in a shredder](/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/wheels-comp.jpg)

## Overload protection

An OVERLOAD fuse is fitted in the body of the shredder. It stops the motor and prevents it burning out under load.