Fellowes Cross Cut Shredder - The Most Popular Shredder For A Reason

One of the most popular in its market niche is the Fellowes cross cut shredder.  It is manufactured by a global manufacturer and marketer of the same name with concentration in business machines, records storage and technology accessories.

The company's shredders are categorized into desk side for individual users in office and home environments; professional ideal for 1 to 5 users; commercial for large volumes and multiple users; and government-approved for organizations looking for shredders that conform to federal standards in top secret or confidential documents.  All of these categories have cross cut models, which are considered to be the safest type in terms of information protection.

The technical specifications and features of the many models of the Fellowes cross cut shredder will vary depending on the category under which it falls into.  Still, it is possible to identify the common advantages between all these models of cross-cut shredders.

• Your highly confidential information as contained in the shredded paper is protected from prying eyes and ears.  This is possible because the shredder cuts the paper into tiny confetti-sized bits and pieces so much so that it is practically impossible to reconstruct the document in question.  Now, contrast that with a strip-cut shredder.
• Your shredder's trash bin will not fill up as fast as in, say, that of a strip-cut shredder.  Since the confetti waste is less heavy and less bulky, thanks to its self-compressing nature, you need not empty the trash bin so often, not to mention that it will be a lighter load, too.
• Your operation of the shredder will be on the quiet side, which is a boon when you are sharing the office with other departments.

In the interest of fairness, however, it is necessary to discuss the two main disadvantages of the Fellowes cross cut shredder.  First, you will have to spend about double the time feeding the shredder with the paper than with a strip-cut model.  The contra-rotating drums of the cross cut shredder take longer in turning whole paper into confetti with uniform shapes and lengths.  But since you will have double the information security, the doubled time spent on shredding is well worth it.

Second, you have to pay a higher price for a cross cut shredder.  It may run from just a few tens of dollars to hundreds of dollars' worth difference depending on the size, capacity and features of the shredders under consideration.  Again, for the increased level of security possible with a cross cut shredder, you will pay the price for the unit willingly indeed.

Other features in the cross cut shredders from Fellowes include auto start and reverse mode to remedy paper jams; safety sensors that alert users when a hand is too close to the feed slot; transparent windows into the wastebasket; sheet capacity gauge to prevent overloading; and thermal overload protection.

When you decide to purchase a Fellowes cross cut shredder, it may well be the best decision in your life in terms of providing utmost security against information thieves.  And in this day and age when information is very valuable, its importance cannot be overemphasized.