By Isaac Kristopherson

Fellowes, a global manufacturer and marketer of business machines, records storage solutions and technology accessories, has recently announced the release of the c-325 series shredders which includes the C-325ci (cross-cut) and the C-325i (Strip-Cut). Well start with a brief overview of the machines then take a look at them up-close.

The Fellowes Intellishred C-325Ci shreds up to 22 sheets per pass into 5/32″ x 1-1/2″ particles. The Patented SafeSense Technology stops the shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. The C-325Ci features SilentShred which offers ultra-quiet shredder performance in shared workspaces, a contemporary design including a separate slot for CDs, 22 gallon waste container, a new Jam Proof System that eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper, a time saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass and castors for easy mobility. Energy Savings System reduces energy consumption by up to 70%. Mess Reduction Feature traps flyaway shreds inside bin for clean, hassle-free waste disposal

The innovative Fellowes Intellishred C-325i is ideal for small business use and shreds up to 10 sheets per pass into 7/32″ strips as fast as 18 feet per minute. Features NEW SilentShred technology which offers ultra-quiet shredder performance in shared workspaces and patented SafeSense Technology stops shredder immediately when hands are too close to the paper opening. Equipped with an 9.5″ paper entry, the C-325i easily accepts letter or legal size documents, and features durable steel cutters that shred staples, paper clips, CD’s, DVD’s and credit cards. Other features include a Jam Proof System that eliminates frustrating jams by preventing overloads and powering through misfed paper, a time saving sheet capacity indicator measures paper as you shred to ensure maximum capacity at every pass and castors for easy mobility.

Security

The C-325ci (cross-cut) model sports a level 3 security which means that your paper will be shred into particles 5/32 x 1 1 inches. This is more than sufficient for that average user and will render the paper unreadable. A peripheral benefit to the smaller particle is waste reduction since your bin will actually hold more cross-cut paper than strip-cut. The C-325i will shred your paper into strips that are 7/32 inch strips which technically satisfies most HIPA requirements but we highly recommend investing in the cross-cut model for better security.

Shredable Material

What really makes this machine stand out is its ability to shred through CDs, Paper Clips, Credit Cards and Staples. This means that you wont have to invest in a separate machine to handle different types of media that you may have lying around the office. Gone are the days of having to remove staples and paper clips from your paper.

Bin & Throat Size

Both models come equipped with a 22 Gallon bin and a sport a 9.5 inch paper entry. We love the 22 gallon bin which will allow you quite a bit of time before having to empty it out, but we wish that the throat could have been a little bit bigger. Although technically the 9.5 inches is sufficient to handle virtually any size paper, we prefer the extra room in case the paper cripples on itself or you enter it in crooked. This isnt a deal breaker but we hope that theyll look at widening that throat to 10 inches in the future

Warranty

The icing on the cake for these machines in the 3 year warranty on the machine along with the lifetime warranty on the cutters. Although these machines are manufactured in China, it makes us feel a lot better that they have a 3-year warranty and we know that a huge company like Fellowes has the resources to back up that warranty.

Detailed Specs of the C-325ci

UPC 043859573448

Manuf Part # 3831001

Model c-325ci

Weight 0.0000

Dimensions 34.625″ x 18.9375″ x 20.0625″

Expected Ship Date 3-5 Days

Warranty 3 Year on Machine – Lifetime on Cutter

Color Black/Grey

Shred Category Commercial

Cut Type cross-cut

Security Level 3

Shred Width 5/32

Shred Length 1 1/2

Sheet Capacity 22

Bin Capacity (gal) 22

Throat Size 9.5″

Can Shred: CDs, Credit Cards, Paper, Paper Clips

Continuous Motor Yes

Auto Oiler Not Applicable

Voltage 110v

Detailed Specs of the C-325i

UPC 043859573196

Manuf Part # 3830001

Model c-325i

Weight 0.0000

Dimensions 34.625″ x 18.9375″ x 20.0625″

Expected Ship Date 3-5 Days

Warranty 3 Year on Machine – Lifetime on Cutter

Color Black/Grey

Shred Category Commercial

Cut Type strip-cut

Security Level 2

Shred Width 7/32

Sheet Capacity 24

Bin Capacity (gal) 22

Throat Size 9.5″

Can Shred: CDs, Credit Cards, DVDs, Paper, Paper Clips

Continuous Motor Yes

Auto Oiler Not Applicable

Voltage 110v

Overall we highly recommend the C-325 series shredders for small to medium sized businesses with a decent amount of shredding . Keep this puppy oiled and you should be able to have it around the office for quite a long time.

About the Author: Isaac Kristopherson is head of marketing at

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