Why should CDs and credit cards be destroyed securely?
Old CDs and DVDs may contain archived files, customer records, presentations or operational data. Expired or cancelled bank cards can retain printed cardholder information. Leaving these items intact in ordinary waste can create an avoidable information-security risk.
Shredding the physical media makes casual recovery and reading more difficult. Organisations should also follow their internal retention, privacy and waste-disposal policies before destroying any record or card.
One machine for paper, CDs and credit cards
The XM-100C is specified for paper, CD/DVD and credit-card destruction. This gives offices a single workstation for several common disposal tasks rather than relying only on paper shredding.
XM-100C technical highlights
- Security level: P4
- Cut type: Cross-cut, 4 × 30 mm
- Paper capacity: up to 27 sheets (70 g/m²)
- Bin volume: 60 litres
- Paper, CD/DVD and credit-card destruction: supported
Actual sheet capacity may vary with paper weight, condition and operating conditions. Use the separate media feed/slot as described in the product manual; do not assume paper and plastic media can be fed together.
What does “digital data destruction” mean here?
In this article, digital-data destruction refers specifically to the physical destruction of supported optical discs and credit cards. The XM-100C is not a hard-drive, SSD, USB flash-drive or server data-wiping device. For those media, use an approved specialist destruction or secure-erasure process.
When should you consider the higher-capacity XM-200C?
If your organisation processes more paper every day, the SWAT XM-200C is a stronger capacity option: it is listed with up to 30 sheets and an 80-litre bin, compared with the XM-100C's 27 sheets and 60 litres. Choose according to your real daily workload and media-destruction needs.
Choosing the right model and getting support
Review the SWAT XM-100C product page for specifications and product details. You can also visit SWAT online sales for product information. Elektro Sistem is the Türkiye distributor and can help your business evaluate a suitable solution.