All About Fellowes Micro-Cut Shredders
- By Jeff McRitchie
- Published 07/1/2011
- Business
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Fellowes is one of the most popular paper shredder manufacturers in America due to their extensive line-up of high-quality machines. They even make some very high-security devices that are ideal for workplaces that need a secure way of destroying confidential documents. Some of these devices are their micro-cut shredders. Here's all about these great products. Read on to see if one of them is right for you.
1. Smaller shreds. Micro-cut shredders can offer more security because they create small shreds. In fact, these shreds are 10 times smaller than the pieces produced by a standard cross-cut device. A micro-cut shred will measure 5/64" x 25/64", so a single sheet of paper will be turned into approximately 3,000 bits. On the other hand, a cross-cut shred will typically measure 5/32 x 1-1/2" and a piece of paper will only be reduced to 399 bits. That's quite the difference, no?
2. Bigger waste bin capacity. Since micro-cut particles are so tiny, they don't take up very much room in the shredder's waste bin. The waste bin in one of these devices has up to 80% more room than a bin in a cross-cut device. Bin capacities range from 4.8 to 16 gallons. That way, you'll be emptying the bin less often and focusing on more important things, such as your job.
3. Quiet operation. Fellowes' micro-cut devices are much quieter than most other ones. Their shredders operate at a 64 decibel level, which is just slightly louder than a refrigerator hummi
ng in the background. With such quiet operation, everyone in the office will be able to concentrate better and be more productive.
4. Special features. All of the devices in the micro-cut series have an abundance of special features such as....
* SafeSense technology. This feature causes the device to shut down automatically if your hands get too close to the feed opening. That way, every shredding experience will be a safe one.
* Paper overfeed indicator. The paper overfeed indicator will turn red if you try to shred too much at a time. That way, you can remove the extra paper and avoid a jam.
* Multimedia shredding. These devices can shred CD's, DVD's, and credit cards. They'll even chew up metal fasteners such as staples.
* Great shredding capacities. All of these machines have great shredding capacities. When using one, you'll be able to shred up to 12 sheets at a time.
* Terrific looks. All of Fellowes' micro-cut shredders look great. They've very modern-looking and will look great in every office.
5. Fantastic warranties. Fellowes always give their products great warranties and that includes the micro-cut machines as well. These products have 1-2 years of coverage on the machine as a whole and up to 7 years of protection on the cutting mechanism.
When it comes to making paper shredders, Fellowes really knows how to do everything right and their micro-cut machines are no exception. If high-security, quiet operation, and great features are important to you, you need a Fellowes micro-cut shredder.
1. Smaller shreds. Micro-cut shredders can offer more security because they create small shreds. In fact, these shreds are 10 times smaller than the pieces produced by a standard cross-cut device. A micro-cut shred will measure 5/64" x 25/64", so a single sheet of paper will be turned into approximately 3,000 bits. On the other hand, a cross-cut shred will typically measure 5/32 x 1-1/2" and a piece of paper will only be reduced to 399 bits. That's quite the difference, no?
2. Bigger waste bin capacity. Since micro-cut particles are so tiny, they don't take up very much room in the shredder's waste bin. The waste bin in one of these devices has up to 80% more room than a bin in a cross-cut device. Bin capacities range from 4.8 to 16 gallons. That way, you'll be emptying the bin less often and focusing on more important things, such as your job.
3. Quiet operation. Fellowes' micro-cut devices are much quieter than most other ones. Their shredders operate at a 64 decibel level, which is just slightly louder than a refrigerator hummi
4. Special features. All of the devices in the micro-cut series have an abundance of special features such as....
* SafeSense technology. This feature causes the device to shut down automatically if your hands get too close to the feed opening. That way, every shredding experience will be a safe one.
* Paper overfeed indicator. The paper overfeed indicator will turn red if you try to shred too much at a time. That way, you can remove the extra paper and avoid a jam.
* Multimedia shredding. These devices can shred CD's, DVD's, and credit cards. They'll even chew up metal fasteners such as staples.
* Great shredding capacities. All of these machines have great shredding capacities. When using one, you'll be able to shred up to 12 sheets at a time.
* Terrific looks. All of Fellowes' micro-cut shredders look great. They've very modern-looking and will look great in every office.
5. Fantastic warranties. Fellowes always give their products great warranties and that includes the micro-cut machines as well. These products have 1-2 years of coverage on the machine as a whole and up to 7 years of protection on the cutting mechanism.
When it comes to making paper shredders, Fellowes really knows how to do everything right and their micro-cut machines are no exception. If high-security, quiet operation, and great features are important to you, you need a Fellowes micro-cut shredder.
