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Fellowes offers several types of paper shredders, each designed for particular shredding requirements. These types include:
CROSS-CUT SHREDDERS
Cross-cut shredders are equipped with two different angled blades that snip papers into a diagonal shape. Rather than the straight strips that some shredders offer, a cross-cut paper shredder provides an additional level of safety through its twist-shaped paper fragments. This type of shredder is beneficial to those individuals or businesses that want to ensure confidential information is destructed with more precision. Fellowes has, however, equipped its cross-cut shredders with extra features that help improve shredding performance, such as the Cool-down technology to shred more papers and a jam-proof mechanism that reduces shredding problems. The cross-cut shredders can also be used to shred credit cards, CDs, and staples.
MICRO-CUT SHREDDERS
Micro-cut shredders were designed to offer ultimate security by cutting papers into even tinier pieces, with the average size of each fragment being just a few hundredths of an inch. The micro-cutting method is especially useful for document retention of highly sensitive, classified, or top-secret materials, where the possibility of reconstructing the shreds would be virtually impossible. In addition, Micro-cut shredders also have Advanced Security features like the jam-proof technology and SafeSense/ sensor monitoring, which turns off the shredder when the hands get too near. Fellowes' micro-cut shredders incorporate and fulfill higher-level shredding requirements.
STRIP-CUT SHREDDERS
Fellowes' strip-cut shredders slice papers into simple, narrow strips, making this type of shredder the most commonly used. While it is not as secure as the cross-cut or micro-cut shredding, the strip-cut shredder is ideal for individuals or businesses needing shredding but without high confidentiality. Manual paper shredders are easy to use and operate, and they are suitable for light shredding workloads. Cutting edges on strip-cut shredders are simpler than on cross-cut or micro-cut shredders; therefore, the maintenance on this shredder model is usually less. Nonetheless, strip shredders have additional features such as reverse, overheating senses, and anti-jam strips.
HIGHT CAPACITY SHREDDERS
Hight capacity shredders are designed for heavy-use environments like offices where large volumes of documents often need to be shredded. These shredders feature wider mouth openings for more pages at a time and possess a more powerful motor that can handle extended periods of shredding without overheating. Some models have large bin capacities for more shredded content before needing to empty the bin. High-capacity shredders also integrate advanced features like automatic shredding and smart technology for smoother operation and increased productivity.
OFFICES
In an office setting, numerous papers with valuable information must be disposed of securely to protect this information from falling into the wrong hands. An office paper shredder offers the perfect shredding solution to the office needs with its optimal capacity and speedy performance. Fellowes understands the needs of these types of environments and has developed shredders that cut many pages simultaneously, have large bin sizes, and can be used over extended periods without overheating. For this reason, shredding documents in the office helps maintain confidentiality while improving efficiency in handling large volumes of documents.
SCHOOLS
Schools and educational institutions handle a large amount of paperwork, from student records to examination papers and confidential staff documents. Shredding these materials helps to clear them and maintain privacy. Fellowes shredders placed in schools were designed with safety features that lower risks in busy environments. Some models also feature quiet operation, which helps to not disrupt classroom activities. By having shredders in school, it ensures that papers with sensitive information are disposed of shredding securely and completely.
GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
Government agencies deal with classified information that needs to be securely disposed of to maintain national security and citizen privacy. Fellowes shredders fulfill the needs of these agencies by offering high-security shredding solutions, such as micro-cut shredders that cut papers into tiny shreds and almost impossible to reconstruct. These shredders also meet various governmental standards for confidential destruction. Their durability and reliability make them ideal shredders for high-stakes environments.
LAW FIRMS AND LEGAL OFFICES
Law firms always deal with legal documents, contracts, and confidential client information that need to be shredded securely once they are no longer in use. Not only is shredding required by law in some jurisdictions for the retention of documents, but it is also a sound practice to eliminate records securely. Fellowes shredders fulfill this need with their high-performance devices, which incorporate advanced technology and secure destruction. Fellowes shredders ensure that legal documents are disposed of securely and comply with regulations on record retention.
MID/HIGH CAPACITY OFFICES
Mid to high capacity office environments have high volumes of shredding and require fast, efficient performance. Fellowes high-capacity shredders are built to handle heavy use while providing reliable security. These shredders feature large intake widths, great page capacities, and automated functions that minimize manual intervention. Whether shredding bulk mail, lengthy reports, or complete confidential documents, Fellowes shredders deliver the speed and power necessary to meet demanding business needs.
MAILROOMS
In commercial applications, mailrooms handle a vast influx of correspondence, which can involve sensitive information needing secure disposal. Fellowes shredders are convenient in mailrooms for this purpose, usually for invoices, contractual letters, or any other confidential content within correspondence. With their cross-cut and micro-cut capabilities, Fellowes shredders ensure all paper is shredded beyond recognition and eliminates any possibility of information leaks. This practical integration into the mailroom workflow promotes effective and secure management of the documents while reducing the risks involved with the information being mishandled.
RETAIL STORES
In retail settings, many paperwork-related activities incorporate customer information, credit applications, and employee data that need to be disposed of safely. Fellowes shredders are appropriate for retail stores, so they shred all these documents safely and follow the privacy laws in practice today. Having a retail store Fit shredder not only helps prevent data breaches but also promotes sustainability as stored paper is recycled or used again. Quick and easy to use, shredders can be placed in strategic locations within a store to create an atmosphere of confidentiality with all its customers and employees.
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Many businesses, including manufacturing plants and large commercial complexes, have facility management departments that handle paperwork involving contracts, vendors' details, and employees' personal information. These documents often have to be shredded securely once they are done with. Fellowes shredders are reliable and efficient in facility management departments, where they shred briefcases full of paper and empty confidential files. They have advanced features for smooth operation, and minimal interruption further enhances productivity in this crucial workspace. With their easy-to-use and dependable tools, shredders help assure that important information is erased permanently from all kinds of documents.
HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
Hotels, travel agencies, and other businesses in the hospitality sector manage huge volumes of paperwork, including reservations, guest details, and personal correspondence. Much of this information needs to be securely disposed of to protect customer privacy. Small paper shredders from Fellowes are ideal for the hospitality industry, as they combine efficiency with ease of use. Some models are quiet enough to not disturb guests yet powerful enough to handle a steady flow of documents. By placing shredders in strategic locations within hotels and travel offices, they practice good privacy management by ensuring all papers containing personal information are shredded beyond recognition.
Technical specifications
Technical specifications vary widely among the models of Fellowes shredders to fulfill various needs. They include page capacity, shred type, and run time.
JAM-PROOF TECHNOLOGY
Many models feature jam-proof technology, which automatically eliminates document jams by reversing the paper and stopping the pulling-for jams.
COOL DOWN TECHNOLOGY
Fellowes shredders have cool-down technology that enables longer shredding sessions without overheating.
AUTOMATIC SHREDDING
Some shredders pick and automatically shred large volumes of papers by placing several papers at once rather than manual shredding paper by paper.
SENSORS
Models come with SafeSense technology that senses when hands are too close to the blades and stops the shredding immediately.
Shredders come with several models and styles, but the installation process for them all is relatively the same.
PLUGGING IN
Cabinets have to be placed in a location with easy access to an electrical outlet, and then the shredder must be plugged in.
TURNING ON
After plugging in the unit, the power switch is turned on. Most have a power button that needs to be pressed to turn the device on.
SETTING THE SHREDDING LEVEL
Where applicable, the right shredding level is set based on the type of documents to be destroyed. This is often a feature on cross-cut and micro-cut models where different shredding levels can be set.
Using the shredder can be described in some simple steps.
PREPARING THE DOCUMENTS
Any documents for shredding will have to be bundled together. If a document contains staples, clips, or single sheets of paper, these must be removed or ensured compatible with the shredder cutting head.
INSERTING THE PAPERS
The papers are then inserted into the opening. For automatic models, papers are placed in bulk to a feed slot; for manual models, single or multiple sheets are fed through designated slots.
MONITORING THE PROCESS
Once the papers are inserted, the start button is pressed, and the shredding is monitored. Certain models have sensors that detect when shredding is too fast or too slow and adjust accordingly.
Fellowes Paper shredders require some maintenance to keep functioning optimally at all times and have some longevity.
LUBRICATION
Fellowes shredders incorporate various models with auto-lube technology, but for other models, lube must be done manually. Some sheets are provided with lubricant sheets that contain shredding lubricant to lubricate blades. Cord cutters should use liquid lubricant designed specifically for shredders and ensure lubricant oil is applied sparingly on the cutting blades.
CLEANING
The shredder is turned off and unplugged to clean it. A damp cloth is used to wipe the exterior of the unit; clean the interior using a vacuum attachment. Never use any liquid to clean the interior as it may damage internal components. Also, cleaning is done regularly to prevent slow functioning and increase power.
REPLACING PARTS
Most Fellowes models have replacement parts interchangeable for more accessible maintenance. For instance, the shredding head can be easily removed and replaced, or other internal components, as designed.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Some common issues like jams, slowly blades, or error codes can be helped by basic troubleshooting. Paper jams can be eliminated by activating reverse mode or manually pulling out the jammed paper. If the shredder stops working, Overload may be the cause requiring time to cool down.
A. The amount of paper depends on the model, experts recommend reading the product specifications for further information.
A. Many Fellowes shredders have credit card icons on them, which means they were specifically designed to shred credit cards safely.
A. It is recommended that any document having staples or paper clips fixed on it be run through the machines only if it is a shredder approved for such items.
A. For optimal performance, some shredders have special technology incorporated into them to lubricate automatically, but others require lubrication by the user.
A. Shredders were designed for heavy usage and are capable of running continuously, but it must be noted that models not designed for this should not be used either.
